Tagovailoa isn't the only person affiliated with sports in his family. [3] [4] He was said to have grown up with an intense interest in football, with his parents noting that he would sleep with a football under his arm every night as a small child. The Tagovailoa bond is built on faith and family, and grew from the insistence Galu and Diane had in raising Tua and their other children Taulia, Taylor Ann, and Taysia in the strongly-spiritual American Samoa tradition. Or maybe his football coaches can teach him to throw the ball out of bounds. (I) believe lots of kids in our culture thrive because of respect they give their parents and others in authority.. Itd be a little harder, I think, because I wouldnt know what to do necessarily. He is gonna karate chop any DL that gets close to him. February 22, 2023 at 6:40 pm Why? [21], On September 1, 2018, Tagovailoa made his first career start at the season's opening game, against Louisville, in Orlando, Florida. Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks on from the field during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. I hope yall enjoyed the game. You just cant. Particularly in the regular season. 2 Alabama Crushes Southern Miss. While we all already know Tagovailoa the football player, who is Tua the person? I am also very thankful for our coaches and our coaching staff," Tagovailoa said. Its what I want to pass on to our kids.. He missed out on any national championships bisecting triumphant campaigns in both 2018 and 2020. While it is a good idea (Ive taken combat and stunt training on how to fall in a fight) it is not and never will be a total solution. Head on a swivel coward. He was known to sleep with a football in his arm every single night as a small child. Galu hails from the Samoan villages of Vatia and Aua, which are connected by a mountain ridge. Nonsense. People are raised different. He was the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Apply the same stanards to everyone, otherwise keep your opinion to yourself. Their parents were there for . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Its an uplifting feeling when you see those things in your kids. His head injuries must have been very serious. I alway root for Tua. Its time people get what they deserve. In an ancient Samoan tradition, the paternal grandfather names the firstborn child. Mitch Morse has had six. Hope it helps him in some to many situations. Ive heard my parents say many times that it takes a village to raise a child. Factors such as the severity and time in between will absolutely produce different outcomes, but you knew that before commenting. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first. Tua Tagovailoa Background While Tua Tagovailoa was raised in Hawaii, his family is of Samoan ancestry. Tagovailoa also led the league in passer rating and passing average. TUA | Homecoming Part 5: The Tagovailoas explain why moving to Alabama was best for their family, As the Tagovailoa family's visit home to Oahu comes to an end, Diane and Galu discuss what factors went into their decision to leave Hawaii for the mainland. Tua Tagovailoa's family will settle in to watch Tua play in his second consecutive national championship game, but this time it is expected. You just cant make this stuff up. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. Really, after 2 concussions? Weve done everything we can to continue to carry on that legacy with our children., With that faith comes an understanding, Tagovailoa said, that God can equip you with the values to get through any circumstances whether positive or negative. The skills learned in Judo translate well. He made a full recovery and was reportedly named the Dolphins starting quarterback on October 20, 2020, in an NFL season hampered by the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 outbreak. I cant teach someone for free how not to hit there head in the nfl . Ive had all the information that I need to move forward with the decision that I made with me and my wife and my family, Tagovailoa told Yahoo Sports during Super Bowl week. [45] Tagovailoa finished his collegiate career as holder of numerous Alabama football records, as well as notable NCAA career records, including: passing yards per attempt (10.9), adjusted passing yards per attempt (12.7), passing efficiency rating (199.4), and total yards per play (9.8). [24] He continued his efficient season against Texas A&M with 387 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown in the 4523 victory. Cheryl Wray is a freelance writer who covers sports for the Alabama Media Group. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. The elder family members set the example that their lives should center on their Christian faith and relationships with one. In the 4110 victory, he finished 6-of-9 for 64 yards and his first career passing touchdown, which was a 16-yard pass to wide receiver Henry Ruggs III. It just seems like theres something about the way he falls where he goes limp, falls flat, and his head flops against the ground. Tagovailoa briefly considered quitting the sport after Seu's death in 2014 until he and his father agreed that he could best honor him by continuing to play. Tua Tagovailoa had his pick of offers to play collegiate football, but said ultimately that Southern hospitality and Nick Sabans character were integral to his decision. In recognition of the foundation launch, three grants of $16,667 (totaling $50,000) were awarded on February 4 to the Police Athletic League of North Miami, Big Oak Ranch in Springville, Alabama, and the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame in Honolulu. I see you are unfamiliar with Judo. 1 Alabama beats Arkansas 6531", "Alabama QB Tagovailoa wins Walter Camp Award", "Tua Tagovailoa, Xavier McKinney named MVPs of Orange Bowl", "College Football Championship - Clemson vs Alabama Box Score, January 7, 2019", "Stat pack: Putting Tua Tagovailoa's record-setting passer rating in perspective", "Alabama's offense starts slow, can't run it, but Tua is still Tua", "New Mexico State at Alabama Box Score, September 7, 2019", "Tua Tagovailoa has career day in South Carolina, resets Alabama record book", "Tua Tagovailoa Throws 5 TDs, No. Well 3 unless you really believe it was a back injury. Following their loss, and with the Los Angeles Chargers defeating the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth consecutive year, and 18th time in 20 seasons. Everyone goes to church and we are together teaching our children the importance of church and God. Falling is one of the many key elements to mastering Jiu-Jitsu. And if the teams arent doing it, maybe players should be doing it on their own. He finished 12-of-16, with 227 passing yards and two touchdowns in the 5114 victory, before Jalen Hurts replaced him in the third quarter. All of that type of training assumes two things (1) you can see\feel it coming and (2) you have some control over your body at that moment. MortimerInMiami says: Im going to side with the hes an idiot crowd. I said the same thing. Its well documented that TB12 practiced how to fall when sacked. They will have to find another starter at qb just to fill the gaps in Tuas downtime. Its handy in Judo matches though. Both Tua and Taulia Tagovailoa are devout Christians, and were raised to respect their parents, elders and spiritual mentors. When Tua Tagovailoa's name is called during the 2020 NFL Draft, two things will happen, whether we see his reaction televised or not: He will thanks his parents, and he will praise Jesus Christ. [3] In 2016, Tagovailoa played in the All-American Bowl,[8] and in his regular season threw for 2,669 passing yards with 27 passing touchdowns and seven interceptions. He has to figure out how to protect himself, whether its finding a way to avoid those hits or, as hes doing, finding a way to take those hits without hitting his head. Tua Tagovailoa, the oldest of Gala and Diane Tagovailoa,'s four children, loved playing football from an early age in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. [62] On Tagovailoa's first career pass attempt as a starter, he was strip sacked by Aaron Donald. Register now! If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. "For us to be around my son Tua that's the main reason for the move," Galu told AL.com. If it helps prevent concussions, then every team should include some level of training on this. [5][6], When Tagovailoa began varsity football in high school, he threw for 33 passing touchdowns during his first season with three interceptions and 2,583 passing yards. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am Subscribe FREE and be the first to get our good news - delivered right to your inbox. Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa (/tovalo/ TUNG-oh-vy-LOW-uh;[1] born March 2, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). But at Maryland, he doesn't have to. Unless rules are changed to protect qbs even further and instead of $5000 fines for roughing the passer, the amount changed to $50,000, Tua is going to have a short career. Tua Tagovailoa celebrates the 2018 national championship with his parents, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa. love you both. When Alabama head coach Nick Saban called, Tua's father was set on Tuscaloosa and so Tua respected Galu's opinion enough to listen to him. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. Tua orchestrated an impressive comeback, and after the game he credited his faith for keeping him calm under pressure. The attention thrust on the family grew with every new success achieved by Tuabut then took a different turn, when a devastating injury took Tagovailoa out of the 2019 matchup against Mississippi State. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. Quarterback who started the second half of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship for the University of Alabama. He also has two sisters. It was kept alive. 1 Alabama rolls", "Tagovailoa throws 4 TD as No. He has Samoan roots and a massive family tree that reportedly included more than 400 family members, though he's said that's an exaggeration. Lazy shot. Tua was known for his interest in football ever since he was a little kid. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. But the trade-off was that he was able to find an opportunity to start and thrive elsewhere. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel revealed team is unsure on Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option 2 / 3 Tagovailoa is set to enter the fourth and final year of his rookie contract if option is declined [38] He underwent surgery to repair the ankle the following day, and did not play in the next game against Arkansas (a 487 victory led by quarterback Mac Jones). I doubt you can really teach people to protect their head while falling with a 300 pound person hanging on them. You must be logged in to leave a comment. No amount of chest compression can bring you back from a popped brain. Theres a reason why theres weight classes in any combat fighting sport. Yep. [27] Following the regular season, he finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, but he won the Walter Camp Award and Maxwell Award for 2018, both awarded to the top player in college football. Tua comes from a family of devout Christians. This is probably the difference in him having an NFL career or not, so I wish him the best in making progress on this. All Rights Reserved. -- [103], On January 9, the Dolphins clinched the AFC's final playoff berth, and their first since 2016. 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[7] Tagovailoa said a big inspiration and motivation for his performance was how his father disciplined him, saying he used a belt whenever Tagovailoa threw an interception. Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, is more outgoing, having blossomed into a college star and first-round NFL draft pick after winning a national championship at. He takes that acceptance seriously, he said, and challenges everyone in his family to be real and true in their dealings with othersespecially the Tide faithful. Family and faith are everything, Galu (pronounced Na-loo) Tagovailoa said. He helped Nick Saban secure his fifth National Championship as the head coach of the Crimson Tide. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. His father powerlifted and taught himself how to coach football. You might not be able to tell by the way he slings the pigskin, but Tua Tagovailoa was actually born a natural right-hander. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who performs at Alabama, as properly. Its a physical sport.. Tagovailoa finished that game 16-of-24 with 227 passing yards and four total touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. Ive always had a tremendous amount of heart for kids, but now that I have one of my own, you go home and the best thing is when you see them smile and laughing. He spoke to the media during a brief interview at a summer camp and expressed his displeasure at their meddling in his personal affairs. Do not celebrate Tua, he says. Tua also has 3 siblings: Taulia, Taysia, and Taylor Tagovailoa. The media decided he is the face of head injuries. I had a similar thought about ALL NFL quarterbacks; every team should employ a bump coach to train football players to bump like professional wrestlers, tucking their chins, minimizing impact through body control, etc, gibson45 says: But whos counting right? - [79] The next week against the Baltimore Ravens, Tagovailoa threw for a career-high 469 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 4238 comeback win. Where is Tua Tagovailoa from? Tua can change that. During their 209 victory over the New York Giants in Week 13, he became the first Dolphins quarterback since Dan Marino in 1994 to throw at least 21 completions in the first half of a game. Vatia, with its lush rainforests and limited development, isnt well known by outsiders. No one is wondering if any of these will retire Tua for his health should retire, but I get it having to play for his finances. Tua is going to have lifetime long injuries to his brain that wont begin showing until hes out of the league and no one cares. Although entertaining, this just reads like a BS press release cooked up by the front office to deflect criticism for Miami holding on to this guy. Agree or disagree with his parents' tactics, Tua Tagovailoa went on to become a successful college quarterback, NFL top pick and a stand-up person. With Tuas brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, heading to Alabama next season, Galu and Diane will be driving to Tuscaloosa for a few more years. [32] The second game of the season was a home opener victory against New Mexico State. [64] Tagovailoa jammed his thumb in practice prior to a Week 12 game against the Jets and missed the game. Ill be doing Judo on Fridays just so that I can kind of figure out understanding my body and how to fall. February 22, 2023 at 9:32 am Really, after 2 concussions? And let's be honest, he deserves it. I have a black belt in Judo. All I can think of is Austin Powers yelling Judo Chop! as he storms Dr. Evils lair. General . Retire already while you still can have a decent life physically. _____________________________________________________________________________________. Knowing how to fall helps a great deal. As was a prophetic word given to him by a relative that hed play football in Tuscaloosa. Celebrate Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa. Being close to their son was the only decision they felt comfortable making. "My brother, I know he works hard. 5184 Caldwell Mill Road Suite 204-196Hoover, AL35244. Galu steps in, explaining that in Samoan culture, it is a great honor to have your name known. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. Then as soon as he was injured, they could not wait to pile on and call for his retirement under th guise of looking out for his wellbeing. [31], Tagovailoa began his junior season at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game with a victory against Duke in Atlanta. However, he experienced significant playing time due to a couple of blowout victories for the Crimson Tide. His parents picked up everything and moved across the country to Tuscaloosa to watch their sons live out their football dreams in the SEC. [12] He had 17 offers to play on a college football scholarship before eventually enrolling at the University of Alabama in January 2017. The following week set the tone for the rest of the season, as he completed 27 of 33 passes for 273 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception as the Dolphins beat the New York Jets 2417. He finished his Saint Louis career passing for 8,158 yards and 84 touchdowns, rushing for 1,727 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. 1 Alabama routs Louisville 5114", "No. Theres no playbook for this because everyones experience is different, whether youre having a boy first or a girl. After taking a sack during the second quarter, Tagovailoa hit the ground with his left elbow, back and back of his helmet. Im very thankful for my wife. Hes right. When Tua enrolled at the University of Alabama, Taulia played football at nearby Thompson High School. Even during the rough times, Tagovailoa has leaned on his support system at home. I binge-watched Cobra Kai last evening and Im fine. Bryce Young is 511 (at best) and <200 lbs. February 22, 2023 at 9:15 am What is Tua Tagovailoa's ethnicity, family history. In the Tagovailoa family it was Tua's paternal grandfather, Seu"Papa" to his grandchildrenwho predicted Tua would grow into a football star. February 22, 2023 at 10:02 am. More focus on getting rid of the ball faster and good protection up front seems a quicker fix. When hes 45 hes going to be a mess. She is the coordinator of the Southern Christian Writers Conference. JETS", "Dolphins earn first postseason berth since 2016", "Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa's brother set to enroll at Thompson High", "How Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa became left-handed", "Taulia Tagovailoa, Younger Brother of Tua, Commits to Alabama", "Faith and family drive Notre Dame DL Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa", "Tua Tagovailoa Announces the Establishment of the Tua Foundation", "Tua gives $300,000 to high school for scholarships", "Tua Foundation donates $93K to Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch after tragic crash, covering funeral expenses", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa&oldid=1141595966, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 21:21. AL.com captured video of him performing a traditional Samoan dance called the Tauluga in June 2018. Rotowire Dec 17, 2022. [22] During Alabama head coach Nick Saban's weekly Monday press conference following the victory, he announced Tagovailoa as the starter for The Crimson Tide's home opener against Arkansas State on September 8. Its handy in Judo matches though. qckappa says: [92] Tagovailoa returned to practice on October 12, but remained in concussion protocol. The . [85] After the game, the NFLPA suspected that the Dolphins might have violated concussion protocols by letting Tagovailoa back in the game and subsequently announced that they would launch an investigation. You might teach people prioritize not getting hit. I hate see a young players career cut short. Clearly shaping up to be a great quarterback like his brother, Taulia holds the Maryland single-season school record for completions and passing yards and a share of the touchdown record. [61] During the team's bye week, Tagovailoa was named the starter for their Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. No one is wondering if any of these will retire, Thats a joke. Tua and UCFs McKenzie Milton have followed in Mariotas footsteps. The language and traditional customs. February 22, 2023 at 4:58 pm [16] On November 18, in a game against Mercer, he threw for three passing touchdowns in the 560 victory. Tua knows he cant let this fame and the things happening in his life change him and who he is as a Christian, he said. Tagovailoa has missed time with injuries in college and during his first three seasons in the NFL, including the concussion issues that ended his 2022 season, but General Manager Chris Grier said . You cant blame him for doing all he can to save health and his career, and learning judo tricks on how to fall should help him. 1 pick, says one NFL analyst", "Miami Dolphins select Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa with fifth pick of NFL draft", "Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa Is 1st Left-Handed QB to Be Drafted in Last 10 Years", "Tua Tagovailoa chooses Miami Dolphins jersey number", "Tua Tagovailoa Signs Contract with Miami Dolphins", "Flores: Tua passed physical, won't start Dolphins camp on PUP", "Dolphins name QB Ryan Fitzpatrick starter, Tua Tagovailoa as backup", "Dolphins rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa makes NFL debut in win vs. When he woke up he asked me, Are you all right? Tagovailoa threw for 277 yards and totaled three touchdowns in the convincing 51-14 win. . Don't miss a story! Tua missed four games, left another one and returned, left another one and didnt return, and remained in the Christmas Day loss to the Packers while, in hindsight, impaired by a concussion. Tagovailoa's family has said it. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. [30] He also set a new NCAA FBS passer rating record of 199.4 for the season, surpassing the record 198.9 set by Baker Mayfield in 2017. When you get where youre going, dont forget to turn back around and help the next in line.. Win first is a dangerous coaching style. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who plays at Alabama, as well. Were not running around thinking were special.. [73][74] In Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins were blown out 343 by the Tennessee Titans. It cant hurt and maybe they can practice Can you snatch the football from my hand routine. He finished the game 14-of-24 for 166 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and one interception, along with 27 rushing yards on 12 attempts. Tua Tagovailoa is in town for the Super Bowl this week making the media rounds before Sunday's big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Youre playing this sport understanding and knowing the precautions. After his junior season was cut short by a hip injury, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft. Judo can definitely teach you how to fall safely. Tua Tagovailoathe quarterback who rewrote the record books at the University of Alabama, endeared himself to sports fans around the world, and was selected fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draftis one of the greatest college players to ever play the game. If I dont perform well, perform the way Im supposed to, Im gonna get it after, Tua said, before adding, Just know the belt was involved and other things were involved, as well., Tuas dad has a blast confirming the awful behavior, saying, I was tough. Yes, Taulia is the younger brother of Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins. Powered by. At halftime of the 2018 national championship, Saban decided to put Tua into the game after Alabama was trailing. You just cant. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am [55] As his college jersey number of 13 was retired by the Dolphins in honor of Dan Marino, Tagovailoa chose to wear number 1. Tagovailoas celebrity shot through the stratosphere as he led the Crimson Tide to another national championship game the following season and smashed records43 touchdowns in a single season, 87 career touchdownson his way to compiling a 22-2 overall record. Diane and Galu Tagovailoa were regulars in the stands at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Fame wont change the Tagovailoa family. [51][52][53] Despite injury concerns, however, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins. Here's what we know about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's stunning wife, Annah Gore, including how they met and what she looks like. Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the best passer to ever don the crimson and white, and that's not even a question. "We are a family and want to keep it as a family. I suppose he can wrap his white belt around his helmet to cushion blows when hes tackled. At the same time, it didnt change us as a family. Tua now being referred too as Grasshopper in the 305! According to AL.com, Tua attended mass with Nick Saban on his Alabama recruiting visit. morses 6 concussions have been over several years. Grateful to you both. He was highly respected in the local Samoan community and was regularly addressed as "Chief Tagovailoa". Im very thankful for our child that we have together. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. It would work if the dudes tackling you were the same size as Tua. 1 dual-threat quarterback recruit in the class of 2017; it then followed closely his journey to select a college destination. Tuas size has nothing to do with it! Weve got a plan set up, Tua said. Tua's primary inspiration as a child was his grandfather Seu Tagovailoa. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. Its actually a sport. Tagovailoa isn't the only. Galu Tagovailoa is abdicating a family responsibility for a personal one, to help ensure the dreams of Tua. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first. Its like nothing that Ive experienced. [97], Against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day, Tagovailoa threw for 310 yards, and a touchdown, but threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter, including the game-losing one to Rasul Douglas in the 2620 loss. Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. Its handy in Judo matches though. What are you going to do about it now? Tagovailoa said that experience reminded him that he can learn from his children. [44], In January 2020, Tagovailoa announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

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