-- Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Modest performance in close loss. My poise comes from my faith. Whats next, taking lessons on how to throw the shot put once a week to learn how not to under throw every deep ball? It makes you wonder if he is one hit away from mush brain. 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. In a follow-up email from Jason last night, he pointed out that Tua is indeed working with Judo. I see you are unfamiliar with Judo. [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. I have a black belt in Judo. Modern judo is a more controlled enveriment. Tua's younger brother, Taulia, played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide as well before transferring to the University of Maryland after 2019. Tua Tagovailoa's family has been with him long before he was the star Alabama quarterback. [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? February 22, 2023 at 10:02 am. When Tua threw that ball, it changed everything, Galu explained to Bleacher Report. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. Our family gets together and prays. Yes, Taulia is the younger brother of Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins. I would say I first off have to be thankful for my family, my parents, my siblings. Our parents were born there and they moved to Hawaii and raised all of us, Galu Tagovailoa told Saturday Down South in a 2019 feature on his family. [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. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. 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. "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. When hes 45 hes going to be a mess. I feel for his family. Baltimore prosecutor handling fatal squeegee shooting removed from case, accused of leaking document to victim's family's lawyer. 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. [107] Although he is predominantly right-handed, his father trained him to throw the ball with his left hand as a child, because he wanted a left-handed son. 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. The problem is that, right or wrong, Tua has become the face of head injuries in football. 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. [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. 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. Many have said that the Miami Dolphins quarterback should at least consider the possibility of retirement. 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. Tagovailoa's aunt and uncle, Sai Tagovailoa-Amosa and Aoatoa Afuola, watch the SEC title . Its important that he does. [96] Tagovailoa would end up not participating in the Pro Bowl. [70] He was then placed on injured reserve on September 25, 2021,[71] and would return from injury in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Both Tua and Taulia Tagovailoa are devout Christians, and were raised to respect their parents, elders and spiritual mentors. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. The media decided he is the face of head injuries. Or maybe his football coaches can teach him to throw the ball out of bounds. It would work if the dudes tackling you were the same size as Tua. Learn more about Tuas parents and family. If it helps prevent concussions, then every team should include some level of training on this. Not because it brings attention to the individual, but because a village, and a people, are glorified as one. Hes his own worst enemy. He either didnt know how or didnt take the opportunity to protect himself in those situations. Loyalty is great, but one more bad looking concussion, and it will be hard to clear Tua. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. You just cant. Tua said in an ESPN College GameDay segment that his father used to punish him with a belt after bad performances on the gridiron. Its handy in Judo matches though. 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. We are a family and want to keep it as a family. 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. Galu Tagovailoa garnered some strong criticism back in 2018 when his son revealed some of his parenting tactics growing up. None of them were blindside hits or where he didnt have a chance to protect himself. The community cheered Tua Tagovailoa on as he led Saint Louis High School in Honolulu to the 2016 state title and became the No. 1 Alabama rolls", "Tagovailoa throws 4 TD as No. [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. 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. 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 Yes there is a skillset to falling without injury. 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.. That's part of the reason Tagovailoa became such a likable superstar at Alabama, the likes of which the school hadn't seen before. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. That's what the move is about.". Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. Such is life in the spotlight when you are an Alabama quarterback. [21], On September 1, 2018, Tagovailoa made his first career start at the season's opening game, against Louisville, in Orlando, Florida. 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? Even during the rough times, Tagovailoa has leaned on his support system at home. The public conversation keeps going on anyway over what the Dolphins may do. The language and traditional customs. Not a terrible idea at all. 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. "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. 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 Tagovailoa's now-legendary introduction to the college football world came with everything on the line. 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. You cant prevent dirty players like Matt Milano from taking cheap shots so it might be futile. Football says: ________________. Register now! [88][89] He was discharged from the hospital later that night. 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. Like that, the Tua era was officially underway. Tua alluded to being disciplined by his father. "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. 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. He was also named Offensive MVP of that game. When Tua enrolled at the University of Alabama, Taulia played football at nearby Thompson High School. A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? 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. qckappa says: Many Samoans exhibit tautua, a selfless and fearless service for the good of the iga, family, and the village. 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. 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 finished his Saint Louis career passing for 8,158 yards and 84 touchdowns, rushing for 1,727 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. Subscribe FREE and be the first to get our good news - delivered right to your inbox. [68] The Dolphins missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, and for the 17th time in the 21 seasons since the retirement of Dan Marino. Advertisement "I'm thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. 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. It also means knowing that you can glorify God through everything., That leaning on faith and family was on display throughout Tuas years at the University of Alabama, and continued just this April when he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. 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. [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. Tua, and his new wife, Annah Gore, have remained private with their relationship. [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. 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. Ive heard worse ideas. [73][74] In Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins were blown out 343 by the Tennessee Titans. Family Life His parents' names are Diane and Galu. Apply the same stanards to everyone, otherwise keep your opinion to yourself. Tagovailoa also led the league in passer rating and passing average. "It's very unique how having a child impacts how you see things differently in life. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who performs at Alabama, as properly. 3 Alabama in 4641 thriller", "Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa dislocates hip, will miss remainder of the season", "Tua Tagovailoa injury timeline: What's next, dates to know and the big NFL draft question", "Two Months After Surgery, Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Enters 2020 NFL Draft", "Where Tua Tagovailoa's career stands in Alabama record book", "Tua Tagovailoa graduates from University of Alabama", "2020 NFL Draft: Wonderlic test scores revealed, Tua Tagovailoa ranks lowest among quarterbacks, per report", "Tua Tagovailoa Draft and Combine Prospect Profile", "This former NFL player thinks Dolphins' 'Tank for Tua' plan 'is a joke', "2020 NFL Draft Prop Bet: When Will Tua Tagovailoa Be Taken? He fell straight back and hit the back of his head. Im very thankful for our child that we have together. Powered by. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. Its football. 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. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates his first NFL play with Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22), Miami Dolphins guard Solomon Kindley (66) and Miami Dolphins running back Lynn Bowden (15) against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray), Tua Tagovailoa speaks out about new baby son, wife, family and Thanksgiving blessings. Its the worst game., A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? Tagovailoa can be the best quarterback the school has had in decades. 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 Its the best thing in the world. In a recent interview, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa were asked if there are any doubts whether he returns to the league and. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. 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. Hes right. One magical year later, the Alabama QB has an entire way of life on his shoulders. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. I think we can all appreciate that. E-subscribe to Birmingham Christian Family. I hope this doesnt end badly for Tua and his family. 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. Tagovailoa signed a 4 year. Bryce Young is 511 (at best) and <200 lbs. 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. [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). You dont see that with most players, so it seems like something that should be able to be worked on. Martial arts will absolutely help him, Ive been studying for years. He started laughing and singing. The most important thing is that now he has an even bigger platform for God. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. His mother, Diane Tagovailoa, was also raised in Hawaii, though her parents were from the territory of American Samoa, 2,566 miles south of the Hawaiian islands. No one is wondering if any of these will retire And its clear hes moving forward with his career, hopeful that hell be able to avoid additional concussions in 2023. General . Through a lot of repetition you eventually get to where you automatically use the technique without thinking about it. Its time people get what they deserve. Tagovailoa graduated early from Saint Louis School and moved with his family to Alabaster, Alabama, after his commitment to Alabama. There, he played for Saint Louis School (Honolulu), which also produced NFL quarterback Marcus Mariota. Tua and UCFs McKenzie Milton have followed in Mariotas footsteps. RETIRE. [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. (@tuamaann_) on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:51pm PST. A win win for everyone. ESPN's College GameDay aired a feature on Saturday that seemed ready to tell the story of Tagovailoa's family life in Hawaii and the road to Tuscaloosa. 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. 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. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. [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]. [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. The family have so far raised more than $21,500 . 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. Why are we still talking about this? I doubt you can really teach people to protect their head while falling with a 300 pound person hanging on them. But he just couldn't stay healthy. 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. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. I am also very thankful for our coaches and our coaching staff," Tagovailoa said. 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. [76], During the offseason previous to the 2022 season, Miami Dolphins fired head coach Brian Flores, arguing internal communication issues. [108] As of 2022[update], he is the only starting left-handed quarterback in the NFL. Really, after 2 concussions? Taulia Tagovailoa scored five touchdowns and got his first win as a collegiate starter on Friday. At least 405 family members of the first-year . Not a first choice of course, but it happens. Look at all the plays last season where he suffered concussions. [56], Tagovailoa signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $30 million, on May 11, 2020. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. 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 . Im very thankful for our child that we have together. Nonsense. But for Tua in particular, its not. That particular helmet is designed for aerodynamics only it has nothing to do with impact. [61] During the team's bye week, Tagovailoa was named the starter for their Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. Intertwined in the Tagovailoas family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. Who would have ever thought I would have been here, right now in this moment. 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. Until that head coach is fired, Tuas health is at risk. But the trade-off was that he was able to find an opportunity to start and thrive elsewhere. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. Tua for his health should retire, but I get it having to play for his finances. Its actually a sport. 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. 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. Why? That was particularly evident in January 2018, when Tagovailoa fresh off leading Alabama to a comeback win over Georgia in the 2018 College Football Playoff championship game gave a postgame interview with ESPN's Maria Taylor: Another significant part of Samoan culture is music and dancing. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad?
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