Frank Dux

Frank Dux

No. 27 – New York Silverbacks
Position:	Runningback
Personal information
Born:	(2030-31-12)July 12, 2030 (aged 30) San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Username:	ComebackZak
Career information
High school:	San Diego Municipal HS
College:	University of Wisconsin
ISFL Draft:	39 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
DSFL Draft:	38 / Round: 2 / Pick: 14
Career history
Minnesota Grey Ducks 2053 (S38) Chicago Butchers 2054 (S39)-2058 (S43) New York Silverbacks 2058 (S43) - Present
Roster status:	Active

Frank Dux (born July 12, 2032) is an American football runningback who is currently preparing to enter the professional ranks. He played college football for University of Wisconsin (Wisconsin) and currently plays for the New York Silverbacks.

Early years

Frank Dux was born in San Diego California as an Army rat. His dad served, his grandfather served, and so on and so forth. However, Frank grew up knowing he did not want to follow this familial lineage and wanted to break the metaphorical chains that the United States government and war in general had on his family. He was born with tremendous athletic ability and essentially had a football in his hands from a young age. Frank had no siblings and moved constantly due to his dad’s deployments so he would just run imaginary goal line plays on the bases they were stationed at. After years and years of doing this, Frank built up the muscle memory to be an explosive back who had amazing ball carrier skills which he showcased once he got to high school. It was pretty obvious from the get go that Frank was going to be an incredible running back and he found that this could be his chance to breakaway from his expected military service set forth by his father by working hard enough to play college football and maybe, just maybe he could make it to the International Simulation Football League.

College career

"The step from high school to college wasn’t as bad as Frank thought it would be since he moved around a lot and was physically gifted. The school part wasn’t much of a concern due to the fact Frank was interested in his major and knew that he would need to fall back on it if a major injury ever happened. Freshman year saw Frank as the primary backup running back at Wisconsin and it was a role he was okay with and something that helped him develop as a pass catcher in third down situations. It was an amazing year overall as the Badgers ended up going 10-2 and winning the Big Ten championship game and went on to win the National Championship over Alabama 24-17 where Frank had a modest 50 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards. Overall on the season, Frank Dux had 800 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards with 5 total touchdowns.

Winning a championship year one was definitely not a thought in Frank’s mind but it’s a weight that any athlete feels lifted off their shoulders. With the starting running back last season getting drafted it was next man up and Frank took the reins without question. Wisconsin had lost their starting Quarterback to the draft as well so it was a bit of a down year but the team pulled through with a decent 8-4 and made the Tostitos Bowl where they played Texas A&M. During the regular season, Frank put up 1200 rushing yards, 600 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns which was a great starting point for his goal of making it to the Developmental Simulation Football League before getting to the International Simulation Football League. The Tostitos Bowl was a tough fought battle that ended in a narrow defeat to Texas A&M by the score of 24-27. The loss was tough but it was great motivation to move on and get better personally for Frank and with that he looked forward to his Junior Season and the prospect of breaking out and maybe leaving school early to fulfill his dream of playing football at the next level.

Junior year was one for the books Wisconsin and Frank as the team went undefeated with a 12-0 record, a Big Ten championship, and a National Championship appearance (more on this in a little bit). Frank went on to rush for 1800 yards, 400 receiving yards, 24 touchdowns and was a relatively successful returner for the Badgers. He ended up finishing second in Heisman voting to the shock of many. Frank shrugged it off but deep down he used it as motivation for the future. The championship game was a hard fought battle against the Georgia Bulldogs that went to three overtimes. In the end, the Badgers came away with the win 48-45. Despite this being his Junior year, Frank couldn’t help but feel that this was the closing of a chapter for him. He had been a part of two championship teams here in Wisconsin, he got to be a part of an undefeated season, and finished second in the Heisman vote which is more than a lot of players can say. So what else is there to do other than try to win the Heisman and risk injury for one more season of college football? Scouts had been following him since his sophomore year and knew of his speed, power, ball carrier vision and skills, and have seen him improve as a pass catcher since becoming a Badger.

During the offseason there was a lot of back and forth on what he wanted to do - did he want to maximize on his exposure and success to get drafted high or get a solid signing bonus as a fallback or did he want to go back to Wisconsin for one additional season, try to win the Heisman, win a third championship, and possible risk injury as well. This was another conversation he needed to have with his family and while they’ve come to understand his ability and the fact his dream isn’t that far out of reach - they still had reservations about leaving school early. He’s already on a free ride and the bonus money would still be there if he waited a year. That way he’s not using his bonus money towards finishing his degree. After talking in circles, he knew deep down that his decision was already made weeks prior but he just wasn’t able to convince himself because he wasn’t able to convince his family. So, Frank decided to hire an agent and declare for the draft. He knew his college career was over and that this was the best chance of making something out of his situation than ever before. "

College career statistics

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Career statistics			Rushing					Offensive Line
Season	Team	Games	Att	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD	Pancakes	Sacks Allowed
2049 (S34)	Wisconsin	14	160	824	5.1	76	4	3	0
2050 (S35)	Wisconsin	14	220	1256	5.7	83	13	1	0
2051 (S36)	Wisconsin	14	290	1830	6.3	74	19	7	0

Professional career

2053 DSFL Season (S38)

Frank Dux had a successful rookie campaign with the Minnesota Grey Ducks by scoring 13 total touchdowns (7 rushing, 6 receiving) and had over 1,250 total yards (1,031 rushing and 243 receiving) was a fundamental piece to the offense. A busy body in the backfield helped the Grey Ducks to an 11-3 record and a playoff appearance. Unfortunately, the team fell short in the playoffs to the eventual champions, the Kansas City Coyotes. Overall Frank was one of the premiere running backs in the Developmental Simulation Football League and was one of the best running backs in his class as well as the entire league. This successful rookie season placed Frank in the limelight and he was being heavily scouted down the stretch and in the playoffs. Time will tell where and when he gets drafted in the upcoming International Simulation Football League. Frank would love to play another season for the Grey Ducks however, if his future team needs him immediately, it appears he will be a one and done in Minnesota.

DSFL Career statistics

Career statistics			Rushing					Receiving					Blocking
Season	Team	Games	Att	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD	Rec	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD	Pancakes	Sacks Allowed
2053 (S38)	Minnesota Grey Ducks	14	242	1031	4.3	28	7	39	243	6.2	20	6	31	0
Totals		14	242	1031	4.3		7	39	243	6.2		6	31	0

2054 ISFL Season (S39)

Frank Dux had a successful rookie season with the Chicago Butchers as the backup running back and the wide receiver two/three on the team. He was a nice change of pace for the offense providing utility and keeping defenses on their toes. Out of the backfield, Dux rushed 94 times for 347 yards (3.7 average) while getting into the endzone for 6 rushing touchdowns. While lined up at receiver Dux caught 68 passes for 822 yards (12.1 average) and got into the endzone 3 times for a touchdown. As a blocker, Frank came away with 19 pancakes during the season which isn't too bad for someone playing all over the field. For the season, Dux was a nice piece for the Butchers to utilize during their run and the end of the season after a slow start. After getting into the playoffs, Dux kept up the pace and helped the team get pivotal scores and first downs but ultimately coming up short in the Conference Championship Game.

2055 ISFL Season (S40)

Frank Dux built upon his successful rookie campaign and helped Chicago once again in both the run and pass games. In his second season with the team, Frank eclipsed the 1000 yard mark as a receiver while hauling in 85 receptions and 6 touchdowns (all three more than his rookie season). With the increase in receiving numbers, his rushing numbers did take a small dive as he only ran the ball 65 times for 317 yards and a single touchdown. Frank was a pivotal utility man for Chicago and was all over the field offensively to help the Butchers finish with the tied second best record in the ISFL and tied best record in the NSFC (but losing the tie breaker to the Yellowknife Wraiths). Frank and the Butchers made another playoff appearance and ultimately lost in the NSFC championship game for the second consecutive season. Frank went on record after the loss and said losses like this will only make him more motivated and a better leader for the Chicago Butchers for years to come.

2056 ISFL Season (S41)

This was Frank Dux's first season as the starting running back for the Chicago Butchers. The season started off very well for Dux who was top 5 in rushing yards, attempts, and touchdowns. However, there a giant lull in the middle and most of the end of the season for him where he barely compiled stats and didn't really produce as much as he would have liked (or the team for that matter). The team is young and really struggled on the offensive line which made things especially difficult to get the run game going. Dux was relieved when he hit the 1000 yard mark for rushing in the last game of the season but he knew he should have hit it much sooner. The Butchers had a surprisingly successful season all things considered and just barely missed out on the playoffs after being considered a bottom two team in the NSFC. Dux also signed his first extension with the Butchers during the season which tied him to Chicago for the next several seasons.

2057 ISFL Season (S42)

This was a big step in the right direction for Frank in his career as he put up highs in rushing yards, yards per carry, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns and total offensive yards. At the same time, this was definitely the worst the Chicago Butchers have been since Frank was immediately called up after getting drafted by the team. With a 4-12 record and easily the worst defense in the league, the team didn't run the ball as much as they could have but they just meant that Frank was utilized even more in the passing game. For the first time, Frank's name is mkaing the rounds for major awards since being drafted into the International Simulation Football League. Frank has had transparent conversations with management once the season ended to see where the team was headed and to make sure he continues to be used as much as possible as he tries to become the best running back in franchise history.

2058 ISFL Season (S43)

Season number 5 with the Chicago Butchers ended up being a tumultuous one as Dux not only wasn't seeing many touches but was having one of the worst seasons in his career with the rebuilding Butchers. Not long after signing an extension Dux was feeling a bit concerned with the direction of the team and how it was being put together. After having an abysmal start to the season, he requested a trade on two separate occasions knowing the trade deadline was coming up and there was no end in sight for how poorly the team and himself were doing. Not too long after, Dux was traded to the New York Silverbacks and immediately made an impact. Dux not only salvaged some of his season with 1000 rushing yards but he began seeing more carries in a committee than he did with his previous team. Dux and the Silverbacks made it to the Ultimus but ended up losing to the Baltimore Hawks.

2059 ISFL Season (S44)

Frank Dux's first full season with the New York Silverbacks was a phenomenal one as he ended up winning Offensive Player of the Year. The Silverbacks made their way back to the ASFC Championship Game where they ended up losing as time-expired. Team success aside, Dux broke out for almost 1400 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns marking career highs in both as well as putting up over 600 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns. Dux also had multiple 3 touchdown games this season which got him a Performance of the Season nomination. Before the season started Dux also signed a long-term contract with the Silverbacks having him play there most likely for the rest of his career. Dux was also a top three Most Valuable Player vote but ultimately lost (and was not eligible after winning Offensive Player of the Year). Frank Dux is going into his peak season on a high note and is looking to top this past season's performance.

2060 ISFL Season (S45)

Frank Dux had another super efficient season with the New York Silverbacks and won back to back Offensive Player of the Year awards. Dux and the Silverbacks went 8-8 and just missed out on the playoffs despite his best efforts to carry the team to the "second season". Dux continued to excel as the primary back and had a career best in carries, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and receptions. Dux was also able to achieve over 2,000 all-purpose yards for the first time in his career which was a major goal he had set out before the season started. Missing the playoffs for the first time in 2 seasons is not ideal but Dux believes in this team and reiterated it to the media at the end of the season and during his acceptance speech for the Offensive Player of the Year award. Dux was also one of the finalists for the Most Valuable Player Award but was deemed ineligible after winning Offensive Player of the Year.

2061 ISFL Season (S46)

Frank Dux had another successful campaign in the New York Silverbacks backfield as a dual-threat for the team. Dux put up over 1400 rushing yards for the second consecutive season while reeling in over 500 yards through the air (for the 5th consecutive season). Dux reached the endzone 20 times total again leading the league in total touchdowns for a non-quarterback. As for the team, the Silverbacks really struggled through most of the season until the final 6 games of the season where they won 5 of their 7 total wins on the year. It was certainly a down year for the team compared to where players like Dux and Falco are at in their career. At the end of the season, Dux was yet again nominated for Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player however this time around he came home empty-handed despite having a fantastic season.

ISFL Career statistics

Career statistics			Rushing					Receiving					Blocking
Season	Team	Games	Att	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD	Rec	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD	Pancakes	Sacks Allowed
2054 (S39)	Chicago Butchers	16	94	347	3.7	0	6	68	822	12.1	32	3	19	0
2055 (S40)	Chicago Butchers	16	65	317	4.9	0	1	85	1020	12	45	6	31	1
2056 (S41)	Chicago Butchers	16	260	1009	3.9	0	7	45	433	9.6	46	1	28	1
2057 (S42)	Chicago Butchers	16	269	1349	5	0	15	54	599	11.1	75	4	42	5
2058 (S43)	Chicago Butchers/New York Silverbacks	16	225	1062	4.7	0	11	56	618	11	89	3	30	5
2059 (S44)	New York Silverbacks	16	282	1372	4.9	0	16	55	619	11.3	69	5	44	0
2060 (S45)	New York Silverbacks	16	284	1404	4.9	0	18	67	619	9.2	45	1	52	2
2061 (S46)	New York Silverbacks	16	295	1423	4.8	0	12	56	557	9.9	68	8	53	5

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