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For Ultimus Week I want to examine the career of one of the ISFL’s newest stars, quarterback Colby Jack. Played by the current GM of the Yellowknife Wraiths flyeaglefly29 the 25 year old signal caller has to date played three years in the DSFL and one in the ISFL where he had a very promising start. We will look back on his career prior to joining the league along with his career in the DSFL.
Early Life
Prior to joining the league Colby Jack grew up in Kyle, Oregon with his twin brother who is also an ISFL quarterback Monterey “Monty” Jack. In an interview I conducted with Colby back in March he described his relationship to his brother as fiercely competitive but friendly even going so far as to call Monty “his best friend.” After graduating from Oregon Colby declared for the DSFL draft. At the S21 prospect Bowl he wowed audiences throwing for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns in his debut with the Miami Grenadiers. Scouts were near unanimous with their praise with several mock drafts having Colby as the first overall pick.
DSFL Career 1st Season
On Draft night in a crowded draft class with well over 200 participants Colby Jack was selected with the second overall pick by the NFC North’s newest expansion London Royals. His brother Monty was the first overall pick and he was acquired by the SFC South expansion team the Dallas Birddogs. The two brothers were soon reunited as the two expansion teams faced off in the first game of the season. The Royals defense absolutely decimated the Dallas Birddogs beating them 34-7. Colby’s stat line for that game was 14/22 passing attempts, 123 yards, 1 TD, a qbr of 93.6, and a single rushing attempt for 8 yards. His first touchdown came towards the end of the 2nd quarter with a one yard pass to his tight end Donatello Arrabiata. Unfortunately for the young Royals squad their first win would be their only win for a while as they lost their next four games in a row and finished the season with a 5-9 record. Placing them dead last in their division. Colby Jack’s stats for the season: 168/343 passing attempts, 1661 yards, 6 TDs, 12 INTs, 54.3 QBR.
2nd Season
In the ISFL (formerly the NSFL) S22 draft Colby Jack was drafted towards the end of the second round with the 23rd overall pick by the Yellowknife Wraiths. This pick was met with much derision as several of the commentators loudly booed the pick with one calling him “another reach.” His brother Monty was immediately drafted after him with the 24th overall pick by the San Jose SaberCats and also faced much of the same criticisms as his brother.
The Wraiths decided that Colby would need more time to develop so he was sent back to the DSFL to play with the London Royals for two more seasons. Colby benefited from the extra time immensely. His stats were greatly improved from his rookie year. His stat line from this season: 232/394 passing attempts, 2392 yards, 16 TDs, 9 INTs, and a 80.5 QBR. Unfortunately all these improvements did not translate into more wins as the Royals finished the season with an only marginally improved record of 6-8, however this was good enough to secure the 2nd seed in the playoffs. In his first ever playoff game against the Minnesota Grey Ducks Colby Jack threw for 278 yards on 24 successful attempts and a single touchdown. His heroics helped set up a 29 yard game winning field goal in overtime by Royals kicker Datsum PhastBawl. Advancing to the finals against the Tijuana Luchadores the game was a defensive struggle. Jack was held to a measly 143 yards and 0 touchdowns losing the game 10-6. One final event to cap off the season occurred. Monty Jack was promoted to the ISFL at the season's end. The brothers faced off four times in their DSFL career splitting games each season for a final record of 2-2.
3rd season
By this point Colby had already established himself as a playmaker and as a leader but in his final season in the DSFL he added one more role to the list. The role of mentor. The London Royals sensing that Colby’s time with them was coming to an end drafted his replacement in Charlemagne Cortez with the 43rd overall pick of the S23 DSFL draft. In a 2 QB system Jack’s numbers were much lower than last years: 173/332 attempts, 1921 yards, 8 TDs, 13 INTs, 61.3 QBR. Despite this Colby never once complained. If anything he seemed to relish the opportunity to guide the next generation of athletes. As for the season the Royals were only marginally improved from last year talent wise. They finished the season 7-7 which was good enough for a return trip to the playoffs. In the NFC North Division Finals match against the Kansas City Coyotes. Colby Jack scanned the locker room for what would be the last time. Of the inaugural Royals roster he was one of only four players still with the team. Everyone else had either advanced to the ISFL or had retired. Colby and the rest of the team wanted so desperately to leave London with it’s first championship but it was not to be. The Coyotes staged a last second comeback and won 14-13. Jack’s final statline 54 yards on 6 completions and no TDs. Even though he never won an Ultimini with the Royals Colby Jack’s legacy has been secured. In the next season Jack’s apprentice Cortez led the Royals to their first winning season and their first Ultimini win. Meanwhile with the Wraiths Jack won the hearts of his Canadian fans with his statline of 285/538 attempts, 3524 yards, 25 TDs, 16 INTs, and a QBR of 76.6. While no one can predict the future I say that betting on Colby Jack is about as safe a bet as you can make.
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For Ultimus Week I want to examine the career of one of the ISFL’s newest stars, quarterback Colby Jack. Played by the current GM of the Yellowknife Wraiths flyeaglefly29 the 25 year old signal caller has to date played three years in the DSFL and one in the ISFL where he had a very promising start. We will look back on his career prior to joining the league along with his career in the DSFL.
Early Life
Prior to joining the league Colby Jack grew up in Kyle, Oregon with his twin brother who is also an ISFL quarterback Monterey “Monty” Jack. In an interview I conducted with Colby back in March he described his relationship to his brother as fiercely competitive but friendly even going so far as to call Monty “his best friend.” After graduating from Oregon Colby declared for the DSFL draft. At the S21 prospect Bowl he wowed audiences throwing for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns in his debut with the Miami Grenadiers. Scouts were near unanimous with their praise with several mock drafts having Colby as the first overall pick.
DSFL Career 1st Season
On Draft night in a crowded draft class with well over 200 participants Colby Jack was selected with the second overall pick by the NFC North’s newest expansion London Royals. His brother Monty was the first overall pick and he was acquired by the SFC South expansion team the Dallas Birddogs. The two brothers were soon reunited as the two expansion teams faced off in the first game of the season. The Royals defense absolutely decimated the Dallas Birddogs beating them 34-7. Colby’s stat line for that game was 14/22 passing attempts, 123 yards, 1 TD, a qbr of 93.6, and a single rushing attempt for 8 yards. His first touchdown came towards the end of the 2nd quarter with a one yard pass to his tight end Donatello Arrabiata. Unfortunately for the young Royals squad their first win would be their only win for a while as they lost their next four games in a row and finished the season with a 5-9 record. Placing them dead last in their division. Colby Jack’s stats for the season: 168/343 passing attempts, 1661 yards, 6 TDs, 12 INTs, 54.3 QBR.
2nd Season
In the ISFL (formerly the NSFL) S22 draft Colby Jack was drafted towards the end of the second round with the 23rd overall pick by the Yellowknife Wraiths. This pick was met with much derision as several of the commentators loudly booed the pick with one calling him “another reach.” His brother Monty was immediately drafted after him with the 24th overall pick by the San Jose SaberCats and also faced much of the same criticisms as his brother.
The Wraiths decided that Colby would need more time to develop so he was sent back to the DSFL to play with the London Royals for two more seasons. Colby benefited from the extra time immensely. His stats were greatly improved from his rookie year. His stat line from this season: 232/394 passing attempts, 2392 yards, 16 TDs, 9 INTs, and a 80.5 QBR. Unfortunately all these improvements did not translate into more wins as the Royals finished the season with an only marginally improved record of 6-8, however this was good enough to secure the 2nd seed in the playoffs. In his first ever playoff game against the Minnesota Grey Ducks Colby Jack threw for 278 yards on 24 successful attempts and a single touchdown. His heroics helped set up a 29 yard game winning field goal in overtime by Royals kicker Datsum PhastBawl. Advancing to the finals against the Tijuana Luchadores the game was a defensive struggle. Jack was held to a measly 143 yards and 0 touchdowns losing the game 10-6. One final event to cap off the season occurred. Monty Jack was promoted to the ISFL at the season's end. The brothers faced off four times in their DSFL career splitting games each season for a final record of 2-2.
3rd season
By this point Colby had already established himself as a playmaker and as a leader but in his final season in the DSFL he added one more role to the list. The role of mentor. The London Royals sensing that Colby’s time with them was coming to an end drafted his replacement in Charlemagne Cortez with the 43rd overall pick of the S23 DSFL draft. In a 2 QB system Jack’s numbers were much lower than last years: 173/332 attempts, 1921 yards, 8 TDs, 13 INTs, 61.3 QBR. Despite this Colby never once complained. If anything he seemed to relish the opportunity to guide the next generation of athletes. As for the season the Royals were only marginally improved from last year talent wise. They finished the season 7-7 which was good enough for a return trip to the playoffs. In the NFC North Division Finals match against the Kansas City Coyotes. Colby Jack scanned the locker room for what would be the last time. Of the inaugural Royals roster he was one of only four players still with the team. Everyone else had either advanced to the ISFL or had retired. Colby and the rest of the team wanted so desperately to leave London with it’s first championship but it was not to be. The Coyotes staged a last second comeback and won 14-13. Jack’s final statline 54 yards on 6 completions and no TDs. Even though he never won an Ultimini with the Royals Colby Jack’s legacy has been secured. In the next season Jack’s apprentice Cortez led the Royals to their first winning season and their first Ultimini win. Meanwhile with the Wraiths Jack won the hearts of his Canadian fans with his statline of 285/538 attempts, 3524 yards, 25 TDs, 16 INTs, and a QBR of 76.6. While no one can predict the future I say that betting on Colby Jack is about as safe a bet as you can make.
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