Brady, a sophomore at the time in Ann Arbor, said the mentor provided a necessary reminded that nothing great comes easy. Brady redshirted in 1995 before playing two years behind Brian Griese with the Wolverines, including the 1997 season during which Michigan's starter led the program to the national championship.

Tom Brady is the football GOAT. There is not much debate to that fact. Super Bowls, stats, wins, comebacks, legendary performances, and the list goes on and on. Brady simply dominated the NFL for over two decades and was the quintessential winner.