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.

As Tom Brady celebrated his special day, he couldn't help but reflect on the legendary career he had in the NFL. Brady turned 48 on Sunday, and naturally, he received plenty of greetings and tributes from all over the sports world. Even the NFL greeted him and shared the ultimate flex, posting a photo of him showing off his seven Super Bowl rings.