Arkansas State University

He lettered four years, earning First Team All-Southland status in both 1969 & 1970.  In 1970, he was named Small College First Team All-American and was named to the All First-Decade Southland Team.  Phillip’s 1970 team went undefeated – 11-0 – and was named national championships.  Bill played in the 1972 All-American game and was drafted in the 3rd round by the Denver Broncos.