Tom Brady couldn’t resist dig at ‘cranky’ Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
Tom Brady delivered a commencement speech at Georgetown University, where he reflected on his NFL career and faced adversity. He humorously referenced his former coach Bill Belichick, describing him as 'cranky' and recalling how he was often criticized. Brady emphasized the importance of perseverance and fighting through challenges, drawing parallels between sports and business.
- ▪Tom Brady gave a commencement speech at Georgetown University's business school graduation.
- ▪He made light-hearted comments about his former coach Bill Belichick, calling him 'cranky'.
- ▪Brady highlighted the significance of overcoming adversity and not giving up in the face of challenges.
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NFL Tom Brady couldn’t resist dig at ‘cranky’ Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech By Bridget Reilly Published May 17, 2026, 11:25 a.m. ET Tom Brady let if fly during his commencement speech on Saturday, failing to resist the urge to dig at some figures from this NFL career. The seven-time Super Bowl champ and three-time MVP had the mic at Georgetown University’s business school graduation and largely spoke about facing and conquering adversity. The topic, of course, led to comments about former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. While the duo brought six Super Bowls to New England, they did have their share of head-butting over 20 seasons. After receiving compliments from speakers before him, Brady took his first shot at the current University of North Carolina coach.
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