Michael Carter’s introduction to college football at Duke included two important events last Thursday.
The freshman cornerback went through his first players-only self practice that morning. But by 1 p.m., he was at Durham Academy in front of a group of elementary school students.
The kids, students from nearby public schools who attend a free summer camp funded and worked by older Durham Academy students, peppered Carter, three other Duke freshmen and coach David Cutcliffe with questions.
“Is playing football hard?”
“Do you have to go to the hospital when you get tackled?”
The Blue Devils smiled and answered.