Deaver: Duke Tight Ends Play Special Role

DURHAM -- A new feature to GoDuke.com in 2013 is the Training Camp Insider, hosted by Hall of Fame radio announcer Bob Harris.  The audio segments will provide Duke fans with an in-depth look at the program during preseason practice.

Today's edition features tight end Braxton Deaver. Deaver missed the 2012 season after a series of injuries, but after an offseason of strength and conditioning, the redshirt junior is ready to get back on the field. On today's Training Camp Insider, Deaver talks about what he calls the "special role" the tight end position plays in Duke's versatile offense.

The Voice of the Blue Devils for the past 37 seasons, Harris enters the 2013 season having called 419 consecutive football games.  He is a three-time North Carolina Broadcaster of the Year honoree, having received the award in 1988, 1991 and 2011.

Duke opens the season on Saturday, August 31, against N.C. Central in Wallace Wade Stadium. Kickoff is at 4 p.m., and tickets are available at www.GoDuke.com/tickets or by calling (919) 681-BLUE.