Galu Tagovailoa garnered some strong criticism back in 2018 when his son revealed some of his parenting tactics growing up. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. Yep. 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 also toured the Church of the Highlands during his Tuscaloosa visit, and is now a member of the church. 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. "We are a family and want to keep it as a family. Tua Tagovailoa's brother believes Dolphins quarterback will play again Its whats been passed on from our parents. 'Living a dream': In family reunion like no other, Tua and Taulia [80] The 21-point comeback was the first fourth-quarter comeback of 21+ points in 12 years. Just because its something you dont understand, doesnt mean its comical. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. The most important thing is that now he has an even bigger platform for God. The Miami Dolphins have until May 2 to exercise the fifth year option of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. one of the first things they teach in jiu-jitsu is how to fall correctly but im not sure it can translate to football. [72] The Dolphins lost two additional games to the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills to drop their record to 17. Instead, it made for a disturbing. Theres no playbook for this because everyones experience is different, whether youre having a boy first or a girl. But he just couldn't stay healthy. and Players' Union Agree to Change Concussion Rules", "Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to return to field Wednesday; timeline for return to play still TBD", "Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol, slated to start Week 7 vs. Steelers", "Tua Tagovailoa returns, Dolphins beat Steelers when defense closes out win", "Pro Bowl voting surprise: NFL star gets left off roster despite winning fan vote, plus two teams get snubbed", "Source: Tua still in protocol 1 month after entry", "Packers vs. Dolphins - NFL Game Recap - December 25, 2022", "Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa back in concussion protocol", "Tua concussion has Bridgewater in line to start", "Dolphins' Mike McDaniel confirms Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion, Teddy Bridgewater to start vs. Patriots", "TAGOVAILOA OUT, ROOKIE THOMPSON TO START FOR MIAMI VS. After taking a sack during the second quarter, Tagovailoa hit the ground with his left elbow, back and back of his helmet. He is a young American NFL football . [42], In the Tide's matchup against Mississippi State, Tagovailoa led the team to a 357 lead (14-of-18, 256 passing yards, two touchdowns) before leaving the game after a sack that saw his knee driven into the ground, causing his hip to dislocate and fracturing the posterior wall, as well as suffering a broken nose and concussion. God's grace, mercy, love and faithfulness in our lives has never been more evident, despite this setback.". [44], In January 2020, Tagovailoa announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. He was the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Tua Tagovailoa: The story of Alabama's star quarterback Both Galu and Diane Tagovailoa raised their children Tua Tagovailoa is the eldest of four to keep Samoan customs and traditions. The language and traditional customs. Advertisement "I'm thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. Now Ive heard everything, taking judo to learn to fall. Intertwined in the Tagovailoas family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. He helped Nick Saban secure his fifth National Championship as the head coach of the Crimson Tide. 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. Not a member? 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. Tua alluded to being disciplined by his father. Tua Tagovailoa Background While Tua Tagovailoa was raised in Hawaii, his family is of Samoan ancestry. Much like Galu explained about Tuas accomplishments, Tuas name is about his community. Tagovailoa also led the league in passer rating and passing average. "I felt like 'okay, I'm going to make my son a lefty.". [86][87] After being a game-time decision for Week 4 on Thursday Night Football, Tagovailoa was cleared to start against the Cincinnati Bengals. 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. Celebrate Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa. Powered by. Tua Tagovailoa, the oldest of Gala and Diane Tagovailoa,'s four children, loved playing football from an early age in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Since arriving from Hawaii in 2017, he has captivated the world with his rise in the college football landscape. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. [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. I have a headache, but thats probably from the beer.. Smart. 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. Im going to side with the hes an idiot crowd. You just cant make this stuff up. Another aspect of Samoan tradition is discipline. Oh, man. Tua orchestrated an impressive comeback, and after the game he credited his faith for keeping him calm under pressure. His parents picked up everything and moved across the country to Tuscaloosa to watch their sons live out their football dreams in the SEC. Tua for his health should retire, but I get it having to play for his finances. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. The New York Post shared a photo of. Football says: He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who performs at Alabama, as properly. NONE! [103], On January 9, the Dolphins clinched the AFC's final playoff berth, and their first since 2016. I have a black belt in Judo. This also meant Tuas younger brother would finish his high school football career in Alabama, and his sister would go to school there as well. I think its mostly innate. ________________. Tagovailoa led the NFL in passer rating in 2022 with a 105.5 mark, but he also missed four regular season games plus the playoff game at Buffalo with two official concussions, along with the. RELATED: "Dear Tua": An Open Letter to Alabama's Greatest Quarterback. 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. The family released a statement to KHON 2 announcing the move. He had a positive attitude that he would continue to glorify God through everything., With things like the injury, you want whats best for your kid and your heart goes out to them, he said. While Tuas family members will be in attendance for the game, the reports of 400 people appear to have been exaggerated. It means Tua plays not for himself, but for all who nurtured him. [51][52][53] Despite injury concerns, however, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins. Who would have ever thought I would have been here, right now in this moment. I cant teach someone for free how not to hit there head in the nfl . 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. 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. But the trade-off was that he was able to find an opportunity to start and thrive elsewhere. One magical year later, the Alabama QB has an entire way of life on his shoulders. Nah, those guys would destroy me in an instant. 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. They also joined the Church of the Highlands, which Tua had discovered early in his move to Tuscaloosa and excitedly told his parents about. Its like nothing that Ive experienced. I see you are unfamiliar with Judo. Tagovailoa graduated early from Saint Louis School and moved with his family to Alabaster, Alabama, after his commitment to Alabama. 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. And we remind him about that, and also realize that we need to do the same thing. Ive said in multiple comments on PFT that Tua needs some kind of help or coaching in how to fall differently, but no one else was saying this, so I figured it would never actually happen. Something went wrong. [77] A few weeks later several sources confirmed differences between Tagovailoa and Flores with rumors of heavy discussions among them. Tua Tagovailoa - Wikipedia It's almost amazing he didn't win a Heisman Trophy during his NCAA career considering all that he achieved. For us to be around my son Tua thats the main reason for the move, Galu told AL.com. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. You learn a lot through them, he said. What are you going to do about it now? Tagovailoa said that experience reminded him that he can learn from his children. Sports Illustrated detailed the inspiration for Tua. 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. The Dolphins have a contender and they should be looking at one of the free agents available. [88][89] He was discharged from the hospital later that night. 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. "Everyone has their opinion," Taulia Tagovailoa said. 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?? [3] Hawaii's next great QB: Tua Tagovailoa, and the man who inspired him LOOK: Tua Tagovailoa buys incredible new house in Miami Not a terrible idea at all. 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. Tua (Tuanigamanuolepola "Tua" Tagovailoa) is also named for father Galu's brother, who shares his name of Tuanigamanuolepola. 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 . "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. It goes both ways, and we have to be accountable to God as well.. Really hoping for a career ender for Milano. Its not just me out there. Whats he gonna do to avoid back injuries, though? It just seems like theres something about the way he falls where he goes limp, falls flat, and his head flops against the ground. All glory goes to God, Tua told ESPN (via AL.com). Though Tagovailoa was raised in Hawaii, he is not of Hawaiian descent he is Samoan. Its actually a sport. But for Tua in particular, its not. 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. Tua Tagovailoa and his family love Miami: 'Hopefully, in the future As a true freshman, Tagovailoa was the backup to sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts throughout the 2017 season. He brings recognition and honor to a sacred space. 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. (@tuamaann_) on Dec 29, 2018 at 11:11pm PST. During a 2015 interview with Sports Illustrated, Tuas father explained that his success was a reflection of his entire family and Samoan heritage. Posted in Encouragement, Entertainment, Faith at Work, Family, More, News, Spiritual. His instincts were right. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. [61] During the team's bye week, Tagovailoa was named the starter for their Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. When Tua enrolled at the University of Alabama, Taulia played football at nearby Thompson High School. [16] On November 18, in a game against Mercer, he threw for three passing touchdowns in the 560 victory. love you both. And, at some point, his next concussion will be the one that will prevent doctors from clearing him to play again. People were so down on the guy that as soon as he was injured, he had to retire. How about just admitting that your small stature is a hindrance. [67] In Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills, needing a win for the Dolphins to qualify for the playoffs, Tagovailoa threw for a career-high 361 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions as Miami lost 5626. He finished his Saint Louis career passing for 8,158 yards and 84 touchdowns, rushing for 1,727 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. Its handy in Judo matches though. 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. It cant hurt and maybe they can practice Can you snatch the football from my hand routine. Not because it brings attention to the individual, but because a village, and a people, are glorified as one. 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. Tua is 61 and 217 lbs. The thought is that it might train him to protect his head from intense contact and help to prevent additional concussions. [19][20] Tagovailoa was named the Offensive MVP of the game. Factors such as the severity and time in between will absolutely produce different outcomes, but you knew that before commenting. Dave Hyde: Why Dolphins shouldn't give Tua fifth-year option None of them were blindside hits or where he didnt have a chance to protect himself. [26] In the next game against Arkansas, he had more passing touchdowns than incompletions as he went 10-of-13 for 334 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the 6531 victory. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. It wont work in every situation, but for those types where youre getting shoved and falling backwards, can help tremendously. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's 4 youngsters. Tua Tagovailoa isn't the only member of his family with a love of football - younger brother Taulia is a quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. Its a physical sport.. Vatia, with its lush rainforests and limited development, isnt well known by outsiders. [43][44] He was carted off the field and flown to a Birmingham hospital before undergoing surgery in Houston two days later. [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. [90] Two days later, the neurotrauma consultant who was involved in Tagovailoa's concussion check during the Bills game was fired. He is gonna karate chop any DL that gets close to him. 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. 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. Our family gets together and prays. Emmitt Smith worried about CTE, his brain health and Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa Marc Berman Special to The Post 0:05 1:16 BOCA RATON Former Dallas Cowboys superstar running back. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. 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. 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. Tua Tagovailoa Popularity Most Popular #6562 Born on March 2 #22 Football Player #41 Born in Hawaii #37 Quarterback #21 First Name Tua #1 24 Year Old Pisces #27 Pisces Football Player #4
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