"It's the worst game.". I have a black belt in Judo. 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. Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has officially found himself a home in Miami, Florida, and it's AMAZING. Tua and UCFs McKenzie Milton have followed in Mariotas footsteps. ", "I was tough. [66] In Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Tagovailoa threw for 94 yards and a touchdown before being benched in favor of Fitzpatrick again in the fourth quarter. Learn how your comment data is processed. He finished runner-up to Oklahoma's Kyler Murray in 2018, a year after he led the Crimson Tide to a College Football Playoff National Championship Game win against Georgia and taking over for Jalen Hurts. Mariota is hailed as a hero both for his achievement and because he understands he is only one piece of an intricately woven Polynesian fabric. Please check your entries and try again. If it helps prevent concussions, then every team should include some level of training on this. Great idea 10 years ago. Vatia, with its lush rainforests and limited development, isnt well known by outsiders. It was a beautiful thing., As Tua looks to his future in Miami, his father said that the message to his son is still the sameto honor God and use his reputation as a platform. The . He finished his Saint Louis career passing for 8,158 yards and 84 touchdowns, rushing for 1,727 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. Many Samoans exhibit tautua, a selfless and fearless service for the good of the iga, family, and the village. Tagovailoa was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draftdespite suffering a hip injury in the Mississippi State game in November 2019 that ended his college football career. Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. The only left-handed person in his family, Galu also taught Tua to use his left hand, even though though he is naturally right hand-dominant. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. As a true freshman, Tagovailoa was the backup to sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts throughout the 2017 season. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. Tua was said to have grown up with an intense interest in football. Bryce Young is 511 (at best) and <200 lbs. Its whats been passed on from our parents. Yes there is a skillset to falling without injury. Coming to Alabama. Im very thankful for our child that we have together. I want my brother to be safe, but at the same time I know that he has a love and a passion for football. Everyone goes to church and we are together teaching our children the importance of church and God. Its handy in Judo matches though. Spoke with my girlfriend this season that most football players rely on pads/helmets, and dont know how to fall properly. It was kept alive. Weve got a plan set up, Tua said. If Tua goes out again, it will be a wasted season. [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. [63] In Week 11 against the Denver Broncos, Tagovailoa threw for 83 yards and a touchdown before being replaced by Ryan Fitzpatrick early in the fourth quarter with the Broncos leading 2010. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. Can I ask a question, did Tua ever get hit in high school or college cause if he hasnt learned how to take a hit yet it may be too late, just asking. In the final game of the 2021 season, Tagovailoa led the Dolphins to their first sweep of the rival Patriots since 2000, making him 30 against Bill Belichick and the Patriots in his career. That particular helmet is designed for aerodynamics only it has nothing to do with impact. So, you know, thank God for that, and Id just like to thank my teammates and coach Saban for giving me the opportunity., Diane & Galu Tagovailoa, Tuas Parents: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. You might not be able to tell by the way he slings the pigskin, but Tua Tagovailoa was actually born a natural right-hander. For Tua, the challenge becomes avoiding further head injuries. However, he experienced significant playing time due to a couple of blowout victories for the Crimson Tide. All Rights Reserved. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. The foundation focuses its efforts in communities that have had the most prominent impact on Tua including Hawaii, Alabama, and Miami. February 22, 2023 at 1:07 pm [3] During Pop Warner games when he was eight years old, when his peers could typically throw a football little more than 10 yards, he routinely threw passes of more than 30 yards. Yes, the Austin Powers judo chop is all that is missing. He spoke to the media during a brief interview at a summer camp and expressed his displeasure at their meddling in his personal affairs. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Tagovailoa completed 17 of 30 passes for 234 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins' 32 . His name is a record of this tradition, and it is a great honor that his grandfather, tasked with passing on ancestral legends and stories, asked that Tua be called this. [84], During Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa briefly left the game with what the Dolphins claimed was a back injury but eventually returned to the game, finishing with 186 passing yards and a touchdown as the Dolphins won 2119. The dislocated hip and posterior wall fracture sidelined him for the rest of the season and put into question his future at Alabama and in the NFL. Tua Tagovailoa was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Its what I want to pass on to our kids.. Its not just me out there. [104] On January 11, Head coach Mike McDaniel said that Tagovailoa had not been cleared to return to practice since he entered concussion protocol a second time, and was ruled out for his third consecutive game.[105]. Tagovailoa[2] was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, as the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Thank you to the state of Hawaii for the support over the years, the Tagovailoa family told KHON. Every afternoon, Galu Tagovailoa said. It would work if the dudes tackling you were the same size as Tua. 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. The family have so far raised more than $21,500 . Ill be doing Judo on Fridays just so that I can kind of figure out understanding my body and how to fall. Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa spoke to the media on Wednesday, and he spoke at length about being a husband to Annah and, for the first time, being a father to his new baby son. [111], In June 2020, Tagovailoa announced the establishment of a $300,000 scholarship endowment to benefit his high school, Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii. With Tuas brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, heading to Alabama next season, Galu and Diane will be driving to Tuscaloosa for a few more years. Another aspect of Samoan tradition is discipline. Celebrate us. Regardless of the fact that his play improved dramatically under coach Mike McDaniel, teams want and need their best quarterbacks to be available to play. Tua Tagovailoa was born on the 2nd of March, 1998. When hes 45 hes going to be a mess. The public conversation keeps going on anyway over what the Dolphins may do. She is the coordinator of the Southern Christian Writers Conference. He brings recognition and honor to a sacred space. Example you get grabbed and you add your momentum to the throw to help you break out and roll away. Tuas parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, moved across the country to be with their son and are regulars at the Alabama football games. While Tuas family members will be in attendance for the game, the reports of 400 people appear to have been exaggerated. The thought is that it might train him to protect his head from intense contact and help to prevent additional concussions. It didnt help Inspector Clouseau that much. McDaniel expressed unbridled support for Tagovailoa as his starting quarterback. Smith runs second-fastest 40 by DL since 03, Saleh compares Carr to Stafford pre-Rams trade, Allen to be ready to roll for offseason program, How to maximize leverage of No. Weddings, funerals, its not lost. 32 overall player by 247Sports in the class of 2017 enrolled early at Alabama. "For us to be around my son Tua that's the main reason for the move," Galu told AL.com. No one is wondering if any of these will retire [80] The 21-point comeback was the first fourth-quarter comeback of 21+ points in 12 years. In late December, after Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered his most recent concussion due to his helmet striking the ground, former U.S. Olympic judoka Jason Morris contacted us via email with a simple suggestion for Tua try judo. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first. 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. I wonder if a different helmet could help? I hate see a young players career cut short. Prior to the game, teams were 0711 when trailing by at least 21 points in the fourth quarter since 2011. "Im thankful for my teammates, very thankful for the supporting staff that we have here guys that work in the equipment room, the janitors that are around here, the kitchen people, everyone that is a part of this organization Im very thankful for," he said.Tua went on to say: "It's very unique how having a child impacts how you see things differently in life. The skills learned in Judo translate well. He finished 26-of-31 with 336 passing yards and four touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. [64] Tagovailoa jammed his thumb in practice prior to a Week 12 game against the Jets and missed the game. At halftime of the 2018 national championship, Saban decided to put Tua into the game after Alabama was trailing. Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa suffered multiple head injuries in 2022 and missed the team's playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills as he was in concussion protocol, casting doubts over his NFL future 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. [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. 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. Tua was known for his interest in football ever since he was a little kid. And thats the same thing we do here in Alabama., Tagovailoa said theres no option to not practice faith; its integral to everything his family does. MORE: How Tua Tagovailoa's Hawaii roots prepped him for college success. Learn more about Tua's mom and dad, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa. Tua orchestrated an impressive comeback, and after the game he credited his faith for keeping him calm under pressure. His attitude is very positive. "We are a family and want to keep it as a family. But then you take a step back as parents and allow God to calm everything down and tell you, Thats life. In an ancient Samoan tradition, the paternal grandfather names the firstborn child. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. A win win for everyone. - [112], The Tua Foundation hosted its inaugural fundraising event in August 2021, raising $93,000 for the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch to cover funeral expenses for the eight juveniles, ages 417, that were lost in a devastating car crash, and also counseling expenses to the girls of the ranch that lost loved ones. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. The following week, Tagovailoa missed the Dolphins' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans, as the Dolphins won 179. "Because I'm the only lefty in the family," Galu Tagovailoa said in the ESPN College GameDay segment. [78], Tagovailoa began the season throwing for 270 yards and a touchdown in a 207 win over the New England Patriots, improving to 40 against Bill Belichick and the Patriots. As long as hes not doing trust falls with his offensive linemen. Not a member? Seu envisioned Tua becoming a varsity quarterback but did not live to see it; when Tua talks about this, his voice trails off. "Dear Tua": An Open Letter to Alabama's Greatest Quarterback, reportedly named the Dolphins starting quarterback, Nick Saban & Miss Terry Blast 'The Rolling Stones' After Road Wins. I wonder if a different helmet could help? It will not help much on a football field, sorry. He can go 15-for-15 with four touchdowns, but when he throws a pick, it's the worst game," Galu said with a smile. [56], Tagovailoa signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $30 million, on May 11, 2020. Parents Galu and Diane Tagovailoa watched their sons ascension to the top of the sports world from the stands, proud of not just his success but also of the way he gave glory to God and credit to his family. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. And, at some point, his next concussion will be the one that will prevent doctors from clearing him to play again. 1 draft pick, Tua Tagovailoa turns to Judo to avoid head injuries when falling, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Report: Jalen Carter was present at teammates fatal crash, misled police about it, hell devote one day per week to Judo training. Something went wrong. Cannot say the same about Aaron Rogers, who wont even practice with his young wide receivers in the off season even though hes paid as well as anyone in the NFL. It just seems like theres something about the way he falls where he goes limp, falls flat, and his head flops against the ground. Tua Tagovailoa Siblings Tua has two younger sisters and one younger brother. He either didnt know how or didnt take the opportunity to protect himself in those situations. Its like nothing that Ive experienced. The Tauluga is frequently performed as the grand finale of event, often by the guest of honor (Tagovailoa performed the dance at a homecoming celebration that summer, donating proceeds to his home church and youth football league). The Dolphins have a contender and they should be looking at one of the free agents available. I hope this doesnt end badly for Tua and his family. 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. Tagovailoa's family has said it. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am Interesting idea, may very well help him. Because his father made him throw with his left hand when he was young. Baltimore prosecutor handling fatal squeegee shooting removed from case, accused of leaking document to victim's family's lawyer. 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 had his pick of offers to play collegiate football, but said ultimately that Southern hospitality and Nick Sabans character were integral to his decision. Now Ive heard everything, taking judo to learn to fall. Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is on the journey of his life. Thats what the move is about.. Hes gotta do something! He left his name all over the program record books, tallying more than 7,400 passing yards, 87 touchdown passes and just 11 interceptions over three seasons. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. Really, after 2 concussions? [44], In January 2020, Tagovailoa announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. [23] In the 627 victory over Ole Miss, he was 11-of-15 for 191 passing yards and two touchdowns to go along with 47 rushing yards. If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. Such is life in the spotlight when you are an Alabama quarterback. Tua (Tuanigamanuolepola "Tua" Tagovailoa) is also named for father Galu's brother, who shares his name of Tuanigamanuolepola. Might not even mitigate it. ", "Tua Tagovailoa 'in the mix' for No. He was so named after a sports-fanatic uncle who once reportedly tipped the scales at 500 pounds. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. adding a little muscle cant hurt and maybe he can stop under throwing the deep ball, i cant imagine how aggrivated tyreek was all season getting open but being under thrown?? [54] Tagovailoa was also the first left-handed quarterback to be drafted by an NFL team since Tim Tebow in 2010. [92] Tagovailoa returned to practice on October 12, but remained in concussion protocol. Your brain needs time to heal after. At the same time, it didnt change us as a family. He spent his rookie season alternating as a backup and starter before becoming the team's primary starter in 2021.
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