Hokie ClubVirginia Tech quarterback Sean Glennon got a special phone call Saturday afternoon while sitting in the locker room getting dressed to go home following Tech's 17-7 win over East Carolina.
"I almost didn't answer the phone because I had just finished doing an hour of interviews and the number on the screen was restricted," Glennon said. "I thought it was another reporter, but I went ahead and answered it."
He admits he's glad he did now as on the other end was New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who called to congratulate him on the win and the way he handled being an unofficial spokesman for the team following the April 16 attacks on campus.
"He said I did a good job of bouncing back in the second half after a rough start and congratulated us on the win," Glennon said.
Glennon said it sounded like Brady's voice, so he figured it had to be him, but was still a little in shock of getting the call. He figures Brady got his number from a family friend who is a sports writer up in the New England area, but was still surprised. He was even more surprised that people knew about the call.
"I've told maybe three people about it," Glennon said. "I worked at the Manning camp this summer and now got this phone call, so I've met or talked to my two quarterback idols now."
Brady seemed surprised as well about people knowing about the call. He was asked about it at his Monday press conference.
"How'd you know about that? I think everybody looked at that situation at Virginia Tech," Brady said. "I was watching a lot of that game and the excitement of the fans and the school to be back on the field and represent Virginia Tech in a really positive [way]. I thought [Glennon] did a great job leading the team and I just conveyed my thoughts in watching the game. It looks like he's a great young quarterback."