Brandon Braxton updates BDN on his transition to safety
The goal this offseason has been on finding the “best 22″ players to put on the field for the Blue Devils. Inevitably, this forces the Duke coaching staff to make some creative and difficult decisions to realize this goal. One of the most prominent changes this spring has involved Brandon Braxton, a once promising wide [...]
Senior Matt Daniels is ready to lead the Duke defense in 2011
DURHAM – As we discussed yesterday, Duke’s new 4-2-5 defensive scheme relies on the dynamic playmakers the Blue Devils have at safety, led by senior All-ACC candidate Matt Daniels. BDN spoke with Daniels at Duke Football’s preseason media day about the upcoming season and his Duke career.
Duke is a finalist for star Miami student-athlete Ryan Janvion
The strength of the new Duke defense relies on a group of dynamic athletes at the safety position to slow opposing offenses. Duke’s safeties are led by seniors Matt Daniels and Lee Butler, which means that the Blue Devils will have to reload at the position in 2012. The Duke coaching staff has secured a [...]
Duke boosts secondary with 2012 commitment from Westlake’s Michael Westray
When you’re the head coach of an ACC football program, it can be hard to get away. Duke Head Coach David Cutcliffe knows the feeling, as he and his family have been on vacation this past week, while his phone has continued to ring with prospects wanting to commit to the Blue Devils. On Saturday, [...]

