The history and tradition that come with playing at Michigan can either motivate or stagger those who play in the shadow of past greats. Quarterbacks face a special burden—being to compared to arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, three-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

Gardner has turned to Brady for inspiration as he works to overcome last season’s disappointment and do what many consider unlikely, if not impossible—beat all three of Michigan’s traditional riva...

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