2007: Appeared in nine games as reserve and on special teams... recorded 12 total tackles (9 solo, 3 assists), including 1.0 for loss, with one pass breakup ... had three tackles, including first career tackle for loss, at Toledo on Sept. 1 ... also recorded three tackles vs. Eastern Illinois on Sept. 6.
2006: Joined team as a walkon ... eceived team[apos]s Verle H. Campbell Scout Team Award - Defense ... appeared in all 14 games on special teams ... recorded five tackles (4 solo, 1 assist).
High School: Three-year football letterwinner ... teammate of current Boilermaker Danny Williams ... also participated in track and field ... state medalist in long jump as senior with fourth-place finish ... state qualifier in 100 meters and as member of 4x100 relay team ... regional and sectional champion in long jump and 100 meters ... earned all-state honors ... received team[apos]s Most Outstanding Performer Award (field events) ... graduated as school record-holder in long jump at 23 feet, 11 3/4 inches ... recorded best long jump in state at 23-2 1/2 as junior ... state qualifier in long jump his sophomore and junior seasons ... long jump regional champion and sectional runner-up as sophomore ... member of four conference and sectional championship teams and two regional championship squads.
Personal: Given name is Frank Thach Duong ... born June 6, 1986 ... retail management major ... member of Purdue track and field team in 2004-05 ... won long jump at Purdue Invitational on Jan. 15, 2005 (22-7 3/4) and at Edmonds Cup on Feb. 5, 2005 (22-11 3/4) ... member of second-place 4x100 relay team at Clemson Relays on March 26, 2005.