He's a pretty interesting person. I have observed him from a distance for a long time. I think that he believes so strongly in himself and in his invincibility and destiny as the greatest, that he will probably not be inclined to acknowledge his opponent or if he says he does, it's just platitudes to appease the media guys. He controls his own destiny unless victimized (Bernard Pollard to knee - 2008) or by failures by his teammates or the referees (most games). The years of being a backup in Michigan desperate to play the game helped to create one of the mentally toughest competitors that the game has seen. Apparently his Dad was a former Catholic priest who claims that he left the priesthood because he needed to have a family. After some daughters along came Tommy and he was showered in love by everyone in the family, especially his sisters. He has been told that he was special from birth. Having one of the most beautiful women, supermodel Giselle, as his wife and mother of his children, is a natural extension of his self confidence. He is special.
