Frankly, we missed it in the days preceding the Super Bowl. Whats next, taking lessons on how to throw the shot put once a week to learn how not to under throw every deep ball? 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. It cant hurt and maybe they can practice Can you snatch the football from my hand routine. 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. Galu Tagovailoa is abdicating a family responsibility for a personal one, to help ensure the dreams of Tua. On December 21, despite topping the overall fan votes (306,861) for the 2023 Pro Bowl, Tagovailoa was only named as an AFC Pro Bowl first alternate. [90] Two days later, the neurotrauma consultant who was involved in Tagovailoa's concussion check during the Bills game was fired. And that I can do that for someone elses kid, I would want the same for mine when mine does get older, so it definitely changes, Tagovailoa said. Ive heard worse ideas. This is probably the difference in him having an NFL career or not, so I wish him the best in making progress on this. 497", "Tua Tagovailoa's 4 TDs Lead No. You must be logged in to leave a comment. He has three younger siblings. The family released a statement to KHON 2 announcing the move. [34] In the Tide's 497 victory against Southern Miss, Tagovailoa finished 17-of-21 with 293 passing yards and five touchdowns. With Tuas brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, heading to Alabama next season, Galu and Diane will be driving to Tuscaloosa for a few more years. "I felt like 'okay, I'm going to make my son a lefty.". Published: Apr. 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. (I) believe lots of kids in our culture thrive because of respect they give their parents and others in authority.. On September 9, he made his collegiate debut against Fresno State in a home game at BryantDenny Stadium. 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. [64] Tagovailoa jammed his thumb in practice prior to a Week 12 game against the Jets and missed the game. [75] He finished the 2021 season with 2,653 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions to go along with 42 carries for 128 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in 13 games. It makes you wonder if he is one hit away from mush brain. Tagovailoa and the 7-3 Miami Dolphins face the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 27. [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. "For us to be around my son Tua that's the main reason for the move," Galu told AL.com. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. 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. [72] The Dolphins lost two additional games to the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills to drop their record to 17. Both Galu and Diane Tagovailoa raised their children Tua Tagovailoa is the eldest of four to keep Samoan customs and traditions. I am also very thankful for our coaches and our coaching staff," Tagovailoa said. Tua and Taulia have two younger sisters, Taylor and Taysia. Tua is named for a bird that circled the islands and, when caught and killed, was divided among the Tagoilelagi, paramount family, Gaoteote, his sister, and the village. Hopefully Milano gets what he deserves this year and someone takes his knees out. Since arriving from Hawaii in 2017, he has captivated the world with his rise in the college football landscape. [65] He made his return in Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he threw for 296 yards and a touchdown during a 197 win. You might teach people prioritize not getting hit. Tagovailoa's aunt and uncle, Sai Tagovailoa-Amosa and Aoatoa Afuola, watch the SEC title . Its an uplifting feeling when you see those things in your kids. I have forever thought and wanted the NFL to employ an expert Judo player/coach to teach the football players a little Judo, which starts with learning how to fall properly as we take tons a falls everyday but know how to naturally take that fall without hitting our heads.. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am You learn a lot through them, he said. Oh, man. Although traveling to the West Coast is a disadvantage for some, it's particularly convenient for the family of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The former Crimson Tide running back admits he's right-hand dominant for everything else besides chucking footballs. 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. Learn more about Tua's mom and dad, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa. Its called tumbling. Its part of our Samoa culture. [106][109] Two of Tagovailoa's cousins also play football: Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa plays on the defensive line on the Las Vegas Raiders while Adam Amosa-Tagovailoa played on the offensive line at Navy.[110]. He was the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. He spoke to the media during a brief interview at a summer camp and expressed his displeasure at their meddling in his personal affairs. For him, I wish that he would hang it up, but thats his choice. Jets", "Tua Tagovailoa set to give the NFL something it hasn't seen at quarterback in nearly five years", "Dolphins vs. Rams score: Tua Tagovailoa wins first NFL start with help of Miami defense, special teams", "Tua Tagovailoa's benching a lesson for young QB -- and the Dolphins", "Tua Tagovailoa out for Dolphins vs. 1 Alabama names Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback", "Tagovailoa throws for 387 yards, four TDs as Tide thumps Aggies", "No sweat: Tua goes 8-for-8 as No. Tua replaced Ryan Fitzpatrick and made his NFL debut for the Dolphins against the New York Jets and completed his first career pass. I said the same thing. Tua now being referred too as Grasshopper in the 305! 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. 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. Oh, man. Subscribe FREE and be the first to get our good news - delivered right to your inbox. What are you going to do about it now? Tagovailoa said that experience reminded him that he can learn from his children. There has been an influx of Hawaiian quarterbacks in both college football and the NFL. 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. [54] Tagovailoa was also the first left-handed quarterback to be drafted by an NFL team since Tim Tebow in 2010. There's a bigger question by now over giving Tagovailoa . None of them were blindside hits or where he didnt have a chance to protect himself. . Sports Illustrated detailed the inspiration for Tua. [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. Apply the same stanards to everyone, otherwise keep your opinion to yourself. He finished 26-of-31 with 336 passing yards and four touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. Modern judo is a more controlled enveriment. [16] On November 18, in a game against Mercer, he threw for three passing touchdowns in the 560 victory. Im very thankful for my wife. Its actually a sport. I would say I first off have to be thankful for my family, my parents, my siblings. It's almost amazing he didn't win a Heisman Trophy during his NCAA career considering all that he achieved. Taulia joined Tua at Alabama for the 2019 season. You just cant make this stuff up. [41] Despite some struggles (a fumble and INT) in the first half of that game, Tagovailoa rebounded after halftime to finish 21-of-40 with 413 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Family stands in to help Tua Tagovailoa learn Dolphins' new playbook. In February 2021, Tagovailoa announced the establishment of the Tua Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the support of youth initiatives, health and wellness, and other charitable causes. 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. Tua comes from a family of devout Christians. Culture is different everywhere. Hopefully it does.When Tua is on his game,hes a pretty decent QB. While we all already know Tagovailoa the football player, who is Tua the person? There, he played for Saint Louis School (Honolulu), which also produced NFL quarterback Marcus Mariota. . 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. Tua Tagovailoa's family has been with him long before he was the star Alabama quarterback. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad? [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]. 32 overall player by 247Sports in the class of 2017 enrolled early at Alabama. It goes both ways, and we have to be accountable to God as well.. 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. Looking at the situation more broadly, Jason Morris seems to be right. [21], On September 1, 2018, Tagovailoa made his first career start at the season's opening game, against Louisville, in Orlando, Florida. I just go to the scene in the movie Necessary Roughness where the linebacker knocked out the other team with his martial arts moves. That was the entire narrative, in fact. Is everything okay? He was worried about his mother, he said. Tua alluded to being disciplined by his father. [33] In his third game of the season, a victory against South Carolina, Tagovailoa finished 28-of-36 with 444 passing yards and five touchdowns. Spoke with my girlfriend this season that most football players rely on pads/helmets, and dont know how to fall properly. [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. He is as big as most starting QBs and bigger than some. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. I see you are unfamiliar with Judo. Many Samoans exhibit tautua, a selfless and fearless service for the good of the iga, family, and the village. "Having been around cousins that have had kids that were boys, it kind of makes it a little easier that I have a boy myself with my wife. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Itd be a little harder, I think, because I wouldnt know what to do necessarily. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. being as florio says great for half the seaon is not gonna make it for tus, pick up the 5th yr option as a tryout for him long term, but no way give him an extension. 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Tua (Tuanigamanuolepola "Tua" Tagovailoa) is also named for father Galu's brother, who shares his name of Tuanigamanuolepola. Hes right. I hope yall enjoyed the game. The Miami Dolphins have until May 2 to exercise the fifth year option of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Why? It may be far from home, but Tuas parents felt like it was the best move for the entire family to be together. 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Cheryl Wray is a freelance writer who covers sports for the Alabama Media Group. 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. The foundation focuses its efforts in communities that have had the most prominent impact on Tua including Hawaii, Alabama, and Miami. [69] Tagovailoa was later ruled out for the Dolphins Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, as it was revealed that he had fractured several ribs. The concussion he suffered against Green Bay happened because Tua didnt want to get dragged down on his bad hip and half-turned himself into a rag doll. He was so named after a sports-fanatic uncle who once reportedly tipped the scales at 500 pounds. He either didnt know how or didnt take the opportunity to protect himself in those situations. [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. Youve got enough money.. why risk permanent injury? When you get where youre going, dont forget to turn back around and help the next in line.. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. Tagovailoa demonstrated a fencing response, and was stretchered off the field and transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with head and neck injuries. Look at all the plays last season where he suffered concussions. Another aspect of Samoan tradition is discipline. A win win for everyone. And if the teams arent doing it, maybe players should be doing it on their own. My wife cried, seeing him support us and support his team and brother and family. AL.com captured video of him performing a traditional Samoan dance called the Tauluga in June 2018. [37], Tagovailoa left the Tide's seventh game against Tennessee early in the second quarter after suffering a high ankle sprain. Tagovailoa is not the one particular person affiliated with sports activities in his family. "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. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. Great idea 10 years ago. [92] Tagovailoa returned to practice on October 12, but remained in concussion protocol. 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. I hate see a young players career cut short. You can tell where his thoughts are at, and he is like 10 years ahead of his age right now, which is an awesome thing.. Tagovailoa has also been known to partake in that tradition as well. Theres no playbook for this because everyones experience is different, whether youre having a boy first or a girl. In Samoa, church is everything. 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 but Florio has to stop calling tua great in 2022, he had a very good year but was not available enough to help his team make the playoffs so even if he was great but you dont make the playoffs does that really matter. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa spoke to Reynolds ahead of the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Friday. He put on a show for his parents in his first ever start, too. He is gonna karate chop any DL that gets close to him. 1 Alabama routs Louisville 5114", "No. And good for Tua for being proactive and finding ways to protect himself. Tagovailoa completed 17 of 30 passes for 234 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins' 32 . He missed out on any national championships bisecting triumphant campaigns in both 2018 and 2020. Tua was known for his interest in football ever since he was a little kid. 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. Galu steps in, explaining that in Samoan culture, it is a great honor to have your name known. And, at some point, his next concussion will be the one that will prevent doctors from clearing him to play again. Your brain needs time to heal after. Tua should study cats, cause they always land on their feet. Tua was said to have grown up with an intense interest in football. But the trade-off was that he was able to find an opportunity to start and thrive elsewhere. Nah, those guys would destroy me in an instant. [18] He threw the game-winning 41-yard touchdown pass in overtime to another true freshman, wide receiver DeVonta Smith as the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs; 2623 claiming their 17th National Championship. [96] Tagovailoa would end up not participating in the Pro Bowl. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. Martial arts will absolutely help him, Ive been studying for years. [76], During the offseason previous to the 2022 season, Miami Dolphins fired head coach Brian Flores, arguing internal communication issues. Tua also said that his dad was the final decision maker during his recruitment process. Tagovailoa finished that game 16-of-24 with 227 passing yards and four total touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. I would say I first off have to be thankful for my family, my parents, my siblings. Tua's primary inspiration as a child was his grandfather Seu Tagovailoa. And actually, after his latest concussion, a lot of people were indeed wondering if and when he would retire. Their parents were there for . What is Tua Tagovailoa's ethnicity, family history. At home, the family continued that spiritual upbringing, gathering every afternoon for prayer services in their home. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. And I defeated Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris at the same time. He was highly respected in the local Samoan community and was regularly addressed as "Chief Tagovailoa". If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. If he had had this training, he could have avoided that completely. It would work if the dudes tackling you were the same size as Tua. As Thanksgiving has arrived, a familiar face wants us to know how thankful he is for his teammates, his family, his wife and, yes, his baby son. Were strongly taught back home that family is so important and how we stick together is everything.. Tua Tagovailoa's age is 24. While Tuas family members will be in attendance for the game, the reports of 400 people appear to have been exaggerated. [19][20] Tagovailoa was named the Offensive MVP of the game. [83] As a result of his historic performance, Tagovailoa was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who plays at Alabama, as well. In an ancient Samoan tradition, the paternal grandfather names the firstborn child. RETIRE. Seu envisioned Tua becoming a varsity quarterback but did not live to see it; when Tua talks about this, his voice trails off. You cant prevent dirty players like Matt Milano from taking cheap shots so it might be futile. 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). [91] Tagovailoa's suspected concussion resulted in the NFL and NFLPA revising its concussion protocol policy. I was so surprised to see him at our youth Bible gathering, but thats just who he is, Tuli explained to AL.com. [31], Tagovailoa began his junior season at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game with a victory against Duke in Atlanta. Im very thankful for my wife. More focus on getting rid of the ball faster and good protection up front seems a quicker fix. They also joined the Church of the Highlands, which Tua had discovered early in his move to Tuscaloosa and excitedly told his parents about. [100][101][102], Tagovailoa finished the regular season throwing for 3,548 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, going 85 in 13 games played. [95] The next week against the Detroit Lions, Tagovailoa threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes in the 3127 win. Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. His parents have been instrumental in his success thus far. Hearing his name called over the loudspeaker, our name, that would have brought him, the head of our family, so much pride, Galu says of Seu. One magical year later, the Alabama QB has an entire way of life on his shoulders. His head injuries must have been very serious. Who would have ever thought I would have been here, right now in this moment. Tua spent the majority of his freshman season as the backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts. Later in the game, Tagovailoa recorded his first career touchdown on a pass thrown to DeVante Parker. [15] In the annual rivalry game against Tennessee, he finished with 134 passing yards, one passing touchdown, one interception, and one rushing touchdown in the 457 victory. Not a first choice of course, but it happens. Something went wrong. Factors such as the severity and time in between will absolutely produce different outcomes, but you knew that before commenting. "It's the worst game.". 2 LSU past No. 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. He suffered at least two, and probably three, concussions during the 2022 season because his helmet struck the turf after being legally hit. Coming to Alabama. [93], On October 15, Tagovailoa cleared concussion protocol, but remained inactive for the Dolphins Week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Tagovailoa was deemed a four-star recruit during the 2017 recruiting cycle and was ranked the top high school prospect in the state of Hawaii. [5], As a child, his main inspiration was his grandfather Seu Tagovailoa. Weve got a plan set up, Tua said. At best itll be a short news paragraph stating ex NFL QB in the news cycle one day and gone forever. Yes, Taulia is the younger brother of Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins. 5184 Caldwell Mill Road Suite 204-196Hoover, AL35244. Bicycle helmets have a point on the back to help with impact. So Tua comes from Seu. Just because its something you dont understand, doesnt mean its comical. I was watching your show with Peter King talking about Tuas concussion situation and the fact he keeps hitting his head on the ground, Morris said. Tua, and his new wife, Annah Gore, have remained private with their relationship. When Tua enrolled at the University of Alabama, Taulia played football at nearby Thompson High School. I am also very thankful for our coaches and our coaching staff," Tagovailoa said. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. Advertisement "I'm thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN, TUA | Homecoming Part 2: How faith in God, and a prophecy, led Tua Tagovialoa to a National Title, During their trip home to Hawaii in May, the Tagovailoas attend regular Sunday morning services at their hometown church, Message of Peace. "If I don't perform well, perform the way I'm supposed to, I'm gonna get it after," Tua said, "Just know the belt was involved and other things were involved, as well. [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. [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. [36] In the Tide's 4728 victory against Texas A&M, Tagovailoa finished 21-of-34 with 293 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. He is known for being a Football Player. E-subscribe to Birmingham Christian Family. Taylor Tagovailoa and Taysia Tagovailoa are his sisters' names. 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. He is a young American NFL football . Would love your thoughts, please comment. Ive heard my parents say many times that it takes a village to raise a child. Retire already while you still can have a decent life physically. In his first game in nearly a month, Tagovailoa completed 33 of 47 passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a 2320 loss to the Jaguars, dropping the Dolphins' record to 15. In their next game against the Baltimore Ravens, Tagovailoa came off the bench to energize the Dolphins, completing 8 of 13 passes for a 158 yards and a rushing touchdown, resulting in an upset 2210 victory. Its football. The family have so far raised more than $21,500 . As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. I have a black belt in Judo. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first.
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