Tom Brady showed up in Las Vegas for Nebraska’s season-opening women’s volleyball match against UNLV, and the scene quickly turned into more than just a courtside celebrity sighting.
Brady and his daughter, Vivian Lake, watched Nebraska sweep UNLV, while Brady also spent time before the match with Cornhuskers head coach Dani Busboom Kelly. His daughter was seen talking with Nebraska star outside hitter Harper Murray, who said she has ties to Brady through mutual connections in Michigan athletics. The video also captured Murray walking over to Brady, where the two shook hands and hugged.
Murray made her feelings clear about Brady being there to back women’s volleyball, calling it “awesome” that someone with his profile is supporting a sport that continues to grow. She backed that up on the court, too, finishing with a team-high 11 kills in the win.
Once the clip hit social media, though, the conversation drifted far beyond volleyball. One user wrote, “I am convinced Tom Brady is trying to create some super babies,” and the post drew more than 1.6 million views. From there, fans ran with the joke and started spinning theories about Brady’s presence at big college events.
“Brady retired from football. He did not retire from showing up at every arena in America,” one fan said.
“Just another casual meeting with potential future athletic greatness unfolding,” another wrote.
“This isn’t even a “funny” take. You’re 100% correct!” a third person added.
“You Go, Tom… Don’t listen to these haters! Do you!!” a fourth fan chimed in.
Murray’s rise has been built on the kind of resume that makes those jokes land. She starred at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she became one of the nation’s most sought-after recruits before choosing Nebraska. She made an immediate impact with the Huskers, winning Big Ten Freshman of the Year, earning her first AVCA All-American honors and helping Nebraska reach the NCAA National Championship match.
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