NFL legend Tom Brady recently drew attention on social media for an embrace with University of Nebraska volleyball player Harper Murray. The moment occurred before the Sunday match between the top-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and the second-ranked Texas Longhorns.
Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, attended the game with his 13-year-old daughter, Vivian. Murray, a standout player for Nebraska, greeted Brady and his daughter, leading to a hug that was captured in photos and video. One video posted Tuesday evening had garnered over 3 million views by the end of the day.
The interaction has generated discussion online, though the notes indicate there is nothing to suggest the gesture was other than friendly, given the age difference between the 49-year-old Brady and the 21-year-old Murray. The University of Nebraska's Instagram account also shared photos of the exchange.
On the court, Murray and the Cornhuskers defeated the Longhorns in straight sets, extending Nebraska's undefeated start to the season without dropping a single set in five matches. Murray is a recognized talent, having earned first-team All-America honors as a junior last season and is a three-time All-Big Ten first-team honoree.