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New Faces - Lex Butler Q&A
DURHAM, N.C. - GoDuke.com sat down with freshman defensive back Lex Butler on Sunday to talk about having his brother on the team and who is favorite NFL player was.
Lex Butler Q&A
GoDuke.com: Why Did You Choose Duke?
Lex Butler: Pretty much the academics and a great coaching staff. A lot of them have coached in the NFL
GD: How has it been playing with your brother, Lee?
LB: He keeps me motivated and is there any time I need advice. It is like being at home having him here.
GD: Any Other Brothers or Sisters?
LB: I have a younger sister also.
GD: What number did you wear in high school?
LB: No. 2 ... A number doesn't really matter to me. Now that I am used to seeing No. 29 I have developed into it and it is me now.
GD: What sport would you play besides football?
LB: I would probably play basketball.
GD: What was your favorite NFL team and player growing up?
LB: I didn't really have a team but my favorite player was Deion Sanders.
GD: What websites do you visit most?
LB: Facebook
GD: What do you like to do outside of football?
LB: Watch movies and play PS3 with my teammates.
GD: Who is your roommate this year?
LB: Brandon Putnam.
GD: After football what job would you like to have?
LB: Something in the computer science field. Maybe work for IBM, Apple, EA Sports or something like that.
