Michigan is hustling through a clutter again. Coach Sherrone won’t be there in the week 3 and week 4 Wolves matchups due to a suspension. The penalties are an extended punishment from the broader NCAA investigation into former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, who allegedly orchestrated an illegal scouting network in 2023. Moore, as the offensive coordinator back then, reportedly deleted a thread of 52 text messages with Stalions, the putative mastermind of the sign-stealing operation. To add to the woes, the news came at a time when the University of Michigan’s 15th president, Dr. Santa J. Ono, announced his departure from the program this Summer. All signs pointed to an indefensible fix. Michigan needs a new anchor to weather all the storms.
“I write today to share that I have been selected as the sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Florida. And once the appointment is approved by their Board of Governors, I expect to assume that role later this summer. I have informed the Chair of the University of Michigan Board of Regents, Kathy White, of my decision,” Ono wrote in an official declaration. “This decision was not made lightly, given the deep bond Wendy and I have formed with this extraordinary community,” he further wrote.
But it seems fans have already made their search a lot easier. They recommend a name that has still been echoing through every corner of the state. An underrated legacy that Michigan looks back on and cherishes until hell freezes over. None other than the New England Patriots legend Tom Brady. He was seventh when he came to Ann Arbor. He capped off as fourth, going to New England. He believed that he could touch the sky and drove himself into that belief until it turned into a reality. It was not about the Super Bowl flashes. It was rather the silent hustles, the grit, the passion, the relentless pursuit that saw him climb into the starter’s seat. Michigan remains the architect of this transition.
Can he come back to his own yard once again to pay back the debts? Well, quite hypothetical, so to speak, but fans have their dream written in the air. “I think President Brady sounds good for the next U of M leader,” an insider opened a subtle poll on Twitter.
I think President Brady sounds good for the next U of M leader pic.twitter.com/WiYY3I6oTy
— Swanky Wolverine (@swankywolverine) May 4, 2025
Fans poured the comment section with nods.
Michigan fans keep aside the past differences to pick Tom Brady as their potential UM leader
The journey from Michigan to the NFL was anything but easy. For two years, Brady didn’t get to see the field, watching Brian Griese lead Michigan to a national championship in 1997 and patiently waiting for his shot. The fanbase started to turn on him. At one point, Tom also thought about transferring to Cal, a program close to his home, to claim some more playing time. Michigan’s assistant athletic director, Greg Harden, however, came to his safety. He offered him a different perspective of the situation and taught him to only focus on the positives he’s getting out of it. And it made all the shift.
Brady started to treat every rep like a Super Bowl, and the hard work paid off like always. From 1996 to 1999, Brady went on to transform the reality at Michigan and never looked back. The midcarder to a team captain? It needs not only athletic prowess but also extreme familiarity and understanding of the state. Fans want that familiarity back and in what form! “Sign the contract, big boy,” one of them asked him to come home and take up the massive role. “I could live with that,” another one poured his heart out, hearing about a potential, no matter how far-fetched it could be.
By the time he left Ann Arbor, Brady had thrown for 5,351 yards and 35 touchdowns, ranking among the top quarterbacks in school history. Fans keep the heroics in their heart and want a remake. “Go Blue,” one of them cheered. Brady confessed several times that if it weren’t for the difficulties he faced with the Wolverines, he wouldn’t have become the player he is today in the NFL. Playing for Michigan will always be his fondest bittersweet memory. But Tom as an administrator? That’s a debatable pick, though, but who knows, Tom knows that he loves new endeavors and challenges. So why not? After all, he is “Definitely a Michigan man,” as one fan vouched for.
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