Tom Brady's choice was between Cal and Michigan. I went to school with his older sisters and they were great athletes, but females sports did not go past college 12 years ago. Brady did not start playing organized football until he got to high school (his parents did not let him, before then). From the people that I know that grew up with Tom Brady, they are still in shock that he is where he is today, because from what I understand, he was a short fat kid that walked funny! He went to the same high school as Lynn Swann, John Robinson, Greg Jeffries, Jim Fregosi, Barry Bonds, and some other great athletes! That is why he probably got any recognition at all!