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Tom Brady admits cheating in high school created unlikely broadcasting edge

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Young, G. (2026, September 18). Tom Brady admits cheating in high school created unlikely broadcasting edge. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/18/sports/tom-brady-admits-cheating-in-high-school-created-broadcasting-edge/

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Tom Brady participated in a Fox Sports segment called "#AskTom" where fans could ask him questions about his NFL career and recent broadcasting work. When asked about his literary skills, Brady admitted cheating in high school by using friends' test answers to help him maintain his athletic eligibility, specifically thanking Mr. Ralph Stark for the C+ grades he received. This admission highlights how past academic shortcuts might have indirectly contributed to his current success as a football analyst and broadcaster.

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Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, recently admitted on Fox Sports’ "#AskTom" segment to cheating during his high school days at Junípero Serra High School. When asked about his famous simile comparing quarterback Jalen Hurts's throwing ability to "a butterfly with sore legs," Brady joked that this kind of imagery would have earned praise from his former English teacher, Mr. Ralph Stark, who gave him mostly C+ grades. Reflecting on his academic performance, Brady humorously admitted to using friends’ test answers since he had tests later in the day than they did. This admission comes amid ongoing discussions about an asterisk being placed next to his NFL achievements due to his involvement in the Deflategate scandal with the Patriots. Despite these controversies, Brady’s storytelling skills and use of vivid language have given him a unique edge as an analyst on Fox Sports.

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Some believe that seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady’s legendary NFL career deserves an asterisk because of his role in the Patriots’ Deflategate scandal. asserted

career → believe → scandal

Now Brady has admitted that cheating back in high school helped him succeed as an analyst. asserted

him → admit → analyst

Brady did an “#AskTom” segment with Fox Sports that aired on Thursday, when he was asked questions by fans. asserted

he → do → fans

One fan mentioned how Brady said, “[Jalen Hurts] drops a ball in there like a butterfly with sore legs” while on the call of the Eagles’ game against the Commanders last weekend. asserted

Hurts → mention → Commanders

The fan said Brady’s “butterfly with sore legs” simile made his English teacher proud, then asked about Brady’s literary upbringing. asserted

teacher → say → upbringing

“I’d like to tip my cap to Mr. Ralph Stark, my sophomore English teacher at Junípero Serra High School. asserted

I → like → School

Thank you for all the C+ grades you gave me that helped me continue my athletic career,” Brady said. asserted

Brady → thank → career

“I wasn’t the best student, you know that. asserted

you → know → that

I had a lot of friends that took the test in period two. asserted

that → have → period

I had the test in period four, and they helped me with some of the answers,” he continued. asserted

he → have → answers

Brady is clearly saying this tongue in cheek. asserted

Brady → say → cheek

And he’s far from the only person who used his friends’ help to get some assistance on high school English quizzes. asserted

who → ’ → quizzes

At least Brady is willing to admit it. asserted

Brady → admit → it

Tom Brady admits cheating in high school created unlikely broadcasting edge

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