[113], Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 21:21, 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, Sporting News College Football Player of the Year, "How do you pronounce Tua Tagovailoa? You just cant. Hopefully Milano gets what he deserves this year and someone takes his knees out. But at Maryland, he doesn't have to. [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. The elder family members set the example that their lives should center on their Christian faith and relationships with one. And we remind him about that, and also realize that we need to do the same thing. Tua Tagovailoa, the oldest of Gala and Diane Tagovailoa,'s four children, loved playing football from an early age in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Looking at the situation more broadly, Jason Morris seems to be right. Weddings, funerals, its not lost. Sports Illustrated detailed the inspiration for Tua. If Tua goes out again, it will be a wasted season. He spent his rookie season alternating as a backup and starter before becoming the team's primary starter in 2021. The language and traditional customs. [17] On January 8, 2018, he replaced Hurts in the second half of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship due to ineffective play by Hurts. Your brain needs time to heal after. Not a member? (I) believe lots of kids in our culture thrive because of respect they give their parents and others in authority.. He suffered at least two, and probably three, concussions during the 2022 season because his helmet struck the turf after being legally hit. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. 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. [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. Tagovailoa and the 7-3 Miami Dolphins face the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 27. On September 9, he made his collegiate debut against Fresno State in a home game at BryantDenny Stadium. I was so surprised to see him at our youth Bible gathering, but thats just who he is, Tuli explained to AL.com. Its a physical sport.. Hopefully it does.When Tua is on his game,hes a pretty decent QB. Tua was inserted into the 2018 title game in the second half, but this time the quarterback is the undisputed leader of the Crimson Tide. The following week, Tagovailoa missed the Dolphins' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans, as the Dolphins won 179. He is gonna karate chop any DL that gets close to him. Tua is free to pursue what he wants. 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. Sure you do. Unfortunately, this is the equivalent of a featherweight fighting a heavyweight. All Rights Reserved. It makes you wonder if he is one hit away from mush brain. In a recent interview, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa were asked if there are any doubts whether he returns to the league and. Tuas size has nothing to do with it! [91] Tagovailoa's suspected concussion resulted in the NFL and NFLPA revising its concussion protocol policy. [64] Tagovailoa jammed his thumb in practice prior to a Week 12 game against the Jets and missed the game. Although traveling to the West Coast is a disadvantage for some, it's particularly convenient for the family of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. I hope yall enjoyed the game. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. Its what I want to pass on to our kids.. Mitch Morse has had six. It cant hurt and maybe they can practice Can you snatch the football from my hand routine. Really, after 2 concussions? He was also chosen to be a part of the Elite 11 roster as one of the top high school quarterbacks in the nation, where he was named MVP of that roster.[9]. Both Galu and Diane Tagovailoa raised their children Tua Tagovailoa is the eldest of four to keep Samoan customs and traditions. However, he experienced significant playing time due to a couple of blowout victories for the Crimson Tide. He has three younger siblings. Grateful to you both. Do not celebrate Tua, he says. Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is on the journey of his life. 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. 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. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. - [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. We have total faith in God's plan for Tua, and we know his plan is never wrong. "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 problem is that, right or wrong, Tua has become the face of head injuries in football. The couple settled in Ewa Beach, a small city on the island of Oahu and raised their children amongst a large extended biological and church family. Who would have ever thought I would have been here, right now in this moment. The family have so far raised more than $21,500 . Nonsense. It was a difficult decision, but Tuas parents decided to move the family from Hawaii to be with Tua in Alabama. . morses 6 concussions have been over several years. Retire already while you still can have a decent life physically. So have I. 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. The most important thing is that now he has an even bigger platform for God. [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. Its well documented that TB12 practiced how to fall when sacked. NONE! Seu believed that Tagovailoa would eventually grow into a football star and he requested that he visit him after every game to report his progress. [100][101][102], Tagovailoa finished the regular season throwing for 3,548 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, going 85 in 13 games played. 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. Really hoping for a career ender for Milano. 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during a press conference on Wednesday . Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. Learning how to fall is a dumb excuse. Tagovailoa is not the one particular person affiliated with sports activities in his family. Sometimes you gotta throw it away a bit earlier and avoid the big hit. I dont want to sound like a turdbut when he got sacked in the Cincinnati gameit sure looked like the guy from the Bengals (cant remember his name) threw him down on the ground like like a rag doll.You and I both know that if Brady got tossed like that,the flags would have been flyover around.I dont know if judo will help that. 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. Source: Vimbuzz.com Related Posts Who Replaced Jalen Hurts At Alabama? 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. 1 Alabama rolls", "Tagovailoa throws 4 TD as No. [83] As a result of his historic performance, Tagovailoa was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2. At Seu's home, which the family considers . Tua, and his new wife, Annah Gore, have remained private with their relationship. Theres no playbook for this because everyones experience is different, whether youre having a boy first or a girl. [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). Why? He was punished for bad grades as well. Its called tumbling. Thank you to the state of Hawaii for the support over the years, the Tagovailoa family told KHON. [35] In the Tide's fifth game, a victory against Ole Miss, Tagovailoa finished 26-of-36 with 418 passing yards and seven total touchdowns. Not because it brings attention to the individual, but because a village, and a people, are glorified as one. 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. Were not running around thinking were special.. Tagovailoa threw for 277 yards and totaled three touchdowns in the convincing 51-14 win. Tua Tagovailoa's now-legendary introduction to the college football world came with everything on the line. 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 and Taulia have two younger sisters, Taylor and Taysia. Plenty of other players had head injuries this year. 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. Tagovailoa isn't the only person affiliated with sports in his family. _____________________________________________________________________________________. Spoke with my girlfriend this season that most football players rely on pads/helmets, and dont know how to fall properly. Subscribe FREE and be the first to get our good news - delivered right to your inbox. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's 4 youngsters. [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. Rotowire Dec 17, 2022. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. Tagovailoa [2] was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, as the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. According to Sports Illustrated, Tuas unique name came from his grandfather, and it was inspired by a bird that circled the Samoan Villages of Vatia and Aua. Its time people get what they deserve. Hes gotta do something! Oh, man. While Tuas family members will be in attendance for the game, the reports of 400 people appear to have been exaggerated. There's a bigger question by now over giving Tagovailoa . Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. ", "I was tough. The community cheered Tua Tagovailoa on as he led Saint Louis High School in Honolulu to the 2016 state title and became the No. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. Tagovailoa rose to prominence when he entered the 2017 national championship game at halftime as a true freshman and rallied Alabama to defeat SEC foe Georgia 26-23 on a gutsy, now legendary 3rd-and-26 pass to Devonta Smith in overtime. My guess is that Young will suffer many concussions and be thrown around like a rag doll in the NFL. Tagovailoa's aunt and uncle, Sai Tagovailoa-Amosa and Aoatoa Afuola, watch the SEC title . In an ancient Samoan tradition, the paternal grandfather names the firstborn child. You must be logged in to leave a comment. The Miami Dolphins hired Mike McDaniel as their head coach on February 6, 2022. Tua, as it turns out, explained on Up & Adamsthat hell devote one day per week to Judo training in an effort to learn how to fall in a way that doesnt result in his head striking the turf. I do have a lot of family members, but if you could ask anyone in here if they can name 400 people, I dont think anyone could even name 100 off the top of their head, Tua told Sports Illustrated. There is NOTHING that can train you to react in time to a blind side hit at speed by a 250+ lb human missile intent on burying you in the turf. This is probably the difference in him having an NFL career or not, so I wish him the best in making progress on this. Its whats been passed on from our parents. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. Whats next, taking lessons on how to throw the shot put once a week to learn how not to under throw every deep ball? Rich Roberts says: "We would like to thank all of the Alabama family and everyone across the world for the prayers and outpouring of love and support for our son and our family," the Tagovailoas said. MORE: How Tua Tagovailoa's Hawaii roots prepped him for college success. [98] The next day, it was announced that Tagovailoa had entered concussion protocol after he was experiencing concussion symptoms he suffered in the game. 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. Ill be doing Judo on Fridays just so that I can kind of figure out understanding my body and how to fall. Lazy shot. Where is Tua Tagovailoa from? "We felt the unceasing prayer, and words can't express how overwhelming and uplifting that has been for us. 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. Taylor Tagovailoa and Taysia Tagovailoa are his sisters' names. 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. Tagovailoa completed 17 of 30 passes for 234 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins' 32 . . Tua's parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa,. The Dolphins have a contender and they should be looking at one of the free agents available. He likely will never come close to his brother's accomplishments. Maybe more teams should be steering their players toward Judo, in order to teach them how to fall in a way that protects them against suffering head injuries. [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. His uncle, Tuli Amosa, pastors a church in Hawaii. Every time, the biggest thing that helped me was my faith. They also joined the Church of the Highlands, which Tua had discovered early in his move to Tuscaloosa and excitedly told his parents about. After he finished his high school career, Tagovailoa ranked as the No. He can go 15-for-15 with four touchdowns, but when he throws a pick, its the worst game. 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. It becomes instinct. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. At home, the family continued that spiritual upbringing, gathering every afternoon for prayer services in their home. [13] On September 23, in a 590 victory against Vanderbilt, he got more playing time and recorded 103 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. 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 cant prevent dirty players like Matt Milano from taking cheap shots so it might be futile. There has been an influx of Hawaiian quarterbacks in both college football and the NFL. Praying through the series kept me calm, Tua Tagovailoa said after his national championship-winning performance. At Message of Peace Church in Ewa Beach, where Tuas aunt and uncle serve as pastors, the Tagovailoa family raised their children on the values of Christ. When Tua threw that ball, it changed everything, Galu explained to Bleacher Report. But as Tua soars, he transcends this, elevating his family, his people, his community, calling out for others to follow. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. February 22, 2023 at 4:58 pm Loyalty is great, but one more bad looking concussion, and it will be hard to clear Tua. 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. For Tua, the challenge becomes avoiding further head injuries. Jets with Injury; Ryan Fitzpatrick to Start", "Tua Tagovailoa returns, throws for 296 yards as Dolphins beat Bengals", "FitzMagic Replaces Tua, Eliminates Raiders From Playoffs in Chaotic Dolphins Win", "Tua Tagovailoa: 'It's a bitter taste in our mouths', "Tua Tagovailoa carted off with rib injury", "Fins rule Tua out vs. [96] Tagovailoa would end up not participating in the Pro Bowl. We are a family and want to keep it as a family. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first. During a 2015 interview with Sports Illustrated, Tuas father explained that his success was a reflection of his entire family and Samoan heritage. Im going to side with the hes an idiot crowd. Tagovailoa has put the work into becoming one of the top draft prospects of this class, but he will also tell you his upbringing and faith were major contributors as well. Yes, the Austin Powers judo chop is all that is missing. An ESPN College Gameday segment had an interview with Tuas parents discussing what would happen if Tua had a bad game when he was growing up in Hawaii. Galu Tagovailoa said that the injury and ensuing uncertainty was a challengebut that his family looked to Gods guidance through it, as in every other situation. He helped Nick Saban secure his fifth National Championship as the head coach of the Crimson Tide. [10] He attended Saint Louis School in Honolulu, the same school as 2014 Heisman Trophy winner and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota,[11] where Mariota served as a mentor to him when they were growing up in Hawaii. ________________. 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. Tua and UCFs McKenzie Milton have followed in Mariotas footsteps. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. I wonder if a different helmet could help? The culture never left. [61] During the team's bye week, Tagovailoa was named the starter for their Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Advertisement "I'm thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. When you get where youre going, dont forget to turn back around and help the next in line.. He was so named after a sports-fanatic uncle who once reportedly tipped the scales at 500 pounds. ", "Tua Tagovailoa 'in the mix' for No. None of them were blindside hits or where he didnt have a chance to protect himself. Not a first choice of course, but it happens. "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. Taulia Tagovailoa, Tua's younger brother, is also an American footballer. dont know how tucking your chin with a helmet and shoulder pads on will works and then with the added momentum the weight of the helmet will add to the movement of your head towards the ground. 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. Our family gets together and prays. 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. Even during the rough times, Tagovailoa has leaned on his support system at home. Visit www.southernchristianwriters.com and join the Southern Christian Writers Conference Facebook Group. But there's a . And if the teams arent doing it, maybe players should be doing it on their own. I just pray, asking God to let His will be done in me, and the rest will follow., Faith and Family. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad? Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. [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. Having played football and been tackled and doing the tackling it may help in the right situations but it isnt going to solve the problem. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. Learn more about Tuas parents and family. He transferred there in 2020 after spending a year as Tagovailoa's backup at Alabama in 2019. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. Unless he learns to pay attention to his players instead of treating them like fantasy football/game players, hell never succeed. [39][40] Tagovailoa returned three weeks post-surgery to play in the 4641 loss to top-ranked LSU. Pastors Tuli and Sai Amosa who also happen to be Tua's paternal aunt and uncle lead the congregation in song and spread the word of being a 'Champion for Life'. Hey all you guys pointing to other players that have had multiple concussions suggesting if its ok for them to have that happen its ok for Tua, how about its not ok for any of them? Tua Tagovailoa Siblings Tua has two younger sisters and one younger brother. The only way that Tua will avoid concussions is if he learns how to get rid of the ball and how to take a sack. Specifically, it means learning how to either not take hits that knock him to the ground, or to land in a way that keeps his helmet from striking the turf, again.