Tom Brady talks failure, comebacks, Bill Belichick in commencement speech
Tom Brady delivered a commencement speech at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, where he aimed to inspire the graduating class. He humorously reflected on his career and his relationship with former coach Bill Belichick. Brady drew parallels between sports and business, emphasizing the importance of resilience and learning from failures.
- ▪Tom Brady served as the commencement speaker for Georgetown University's Class of 2026.
- ▪He made light-hearted jokes about his past experiences with criticism from his coach, Bill Belichick.
- ▪Brady highlighted the similarities between sports and business, particularly the impact of numbers on one's career.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tom-brady-talks-failure-comebacks-180923323.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 18:09:23 +0000 |
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