Frankly, we missed it in the days preceding the Super Bowl. Much like Galu explained about Tuas accomplishments, Tuas name is about his community. 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. Bicycle helmets have a point on the back to help with impact. We have total faith in God's plan for Tua, and we know his plan is never wrong. Please check your entries and try again. 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.. The problem is that, right or wrong, Tua has become the face of head injuries in football. Here is a portion of the comments via Sports Illustrated. Alabama will play this years title game on the West Coast, much closer to Hawaii. Interesting on how tua has to make all these changes to protect himself, but nothing about investing in the oline with coaching and talent. The following week set the tone for the rest of the season, as he completed 27 of 33 passes for 273 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception as the Dolphins beat the New York Jets 2417. 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. I had a similar thought about ALL NFL quarterbacks; every team should employ a bump coach to train football players to bump like professional wrestlers, tucking their chins, minimizing impact through body control, etc, gibson45 says: Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the best passer to ever don the crimson and white, and that's not even a question. morses 6 concussions have been over several years. With Tuas brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, heading to Alabama next season, Galu and Diane will be driving to Tuscaloosa for a few more years. Martial arts will absolutely help him, Ive been studying for years. ________________. E-subscribe to Birmingham Christian Family. "Because I'm the only lefty in the family," Galu Tagovailoa said in the ESPN College GameDay segment. I binge-watched Cobra Kai last evening and Im fine. [98] The next day, it was announced that Tagovailoa had entered concussion protocol after he was experiencing concussion symptoms he suffered in the game. McDaniel . [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. [72] The Dolphins lost two additional games to the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills to drop their record to 17. Dolphins weighing variables with Tua Tagovailoa's contract option 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. Taulia Tagovailoa, Tua's younger brother, is also an American footballer. And good for Tua for being proactive and finding ways to protect himself. [78], Tagovailoa began the season throwing for 270 yards and a touchdown in a 207 win over the New England Patriots, improving to 40 against Bill Belichick and the Patriots. It was kept alive. [22] During Alabama head coach Nick Saban's weekly Monday press conference following the victory, he announced Tagovailoa as the starter for The Crimson Tide's home opener against Arkansas State on September 8. And its clear hes moving forward with his career, hopeful that hell be able to avoid additional concussions in 2023. Might not even mitigate it. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who performs at Alabama, as properly. The Dolphins have a contender and they should be looking at one of the free agents available. RETIRE. Weve got a plan set up, Tua said. Galu Tagovailoa is abdicating a family responsibility for a personal one, to help ensure the dreams of Tua. Tua Tagovailoa's success is generations in the making 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. Its noble to stand in the pocket and take a hit, but like Julian Edelman (or whomever he got it from) says, the greatest ability is availability. 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. "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. 5184 Caldwell Mill Road Suite 204-196Hoover, AL35244. 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. 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. While Tuas family members will be in attendance for the game, the reports of 400 people appear to have been exaggerated. At halftime of the 2018 national championship, Saban decided to put Tua into the game after Alabama was trailing. She is the coordinator of the Southern Christian Writers Conference. . [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. BIOGRAPHY. [32] The second game of the season was a home opener victory against New Mexico State. "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. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. [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. He was known to sleep with a football in his arm every single night as a small child. Tua at least tries to rectify or solve problems. . 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. Where is Tua Tagovailoa from? Exploring his religion, family history Whats he gonna do to avoid back injuries, though? Tagovailoa used the win to catapult a turnaround in his and his team's fortunes. My wife cried, seeing him support us and support his team and brother and family. Diane was born in Hawaii and Galu Tagovailoa was born in American Samoaan unincorporated U.S. territory located approximately 2500 miles south of the Hawaiian islandsand moved to the state when he was five. It means Tua plays not for himself, but for all who nurtured him. Tua Tagovailoa's family will settle in to watch Tua play in his second consecutive national championship game, but this time it is expected. 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. 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?? At Seu's home, which the family considers . 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. Ive heard my parents say many times that it takes a village to raise a child. Im going to side with the hes an idiot crowd. People are raised different. [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. The Tagovailoas Lean on Faith & Family - Birmingham Christian Family You learn a lot through them, he said. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Hes right. Tua and Taulia have two younger sisters, Taylor and Taysia. Why? Neither has posted the other on their respective social media accounts. However, he experienced significant playing time due to a couple of blowout victories for the Crimson Tide. - Modern judo is a more controlled enveriment. I know he has a family now. After he finished his high school career, Tagovailoa ranked as the No. [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. Mitch Morse has had six. Tagovailoa has also been known to partake in that tradition as well. 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. 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While we all already know Tagovailoa the football player, who is Tua the person? [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. 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. You just cant make this stuff up. Cheryl Wray is a freelance writer who covers sports for the Alabama Media Group. Chris Grier: Health issues don't make us afraid of long-term deal with Tua Tagovailoa's age is 24. Its handy in Judo matches though. Tuas parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, moved across the country to be with their son and are regulars at the Alabama football games. According to Galu Tagovailoa, the father of highly-rated Alabama freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa, the whole family will be coming to Alabama in the near future. So Tua comes from Seu. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. [31], Tagovailoa began his junior season at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game with a victory against Duke in Atlanta. At 6 oclock, we get together. 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. Too many players whove had a lot of concussions are non functioning people due to the physical hits to their body and heads. Its important that he does. Tagovailoa is not the one particular person affiliated with sports activities in his family. Tagovailoa briefly considered quitting the sport after Seu's death in 2014 until he and his father agreed that he could best honor him by continuing to play. Yep. The faith-based decision led the entire Tagovailoa immediate family to relocate to Alabama, where they settled in Alabaster and enrolled their younger children at Thompson High School. Tua alluded to being disciplined by his father. I just go to the scene in the movie Necessary Roughness where the linebacker knocked out the other team with his martial arts moves. Advertisement "I'm thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. [84], During Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa briefly left the game with what the Dolphins claimed was a back injury but eventually returned to the game, finishing with 186 passing yards and a touchdown as the Dolphins won 2119. Tua Tagovailoa was upset that the information had been revealed after she secretly wed. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. But for Tua in particular, its not. NONE! Tagovailoa made his debut appearance in a Week 6 game against the New York Jets, coming in relief of Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter of a 240 win where he threw two passes for nine yards. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. 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. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. If I dont perform well, perform the way Im supposed to, Im gonna get it after, Tua said, before adding, Just know the belt was involved and other things were involved, as well., Tuas dad has a blast confirming the awful behavior, saying, I was tough. Loyalty is great, but one more bad looking concussion, and it will be hard to clear Tua. Dont want to see you do it,too. However, the NFL/Dolphins arent required to enable said pursuits. 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. The culture never left. If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. These things can happen. We love the Alabama people, we love it here, and its our home now, Galu Tagovailoa said, noting that he has been uplifted and encouraged by the love extended toward Tua and his entire family. A win win for everyone. Getty 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. His father powerlifted and . [5][6], When Tagovailoa began varsity football in high school, he threw for 33 passing touchdowns during his first season with three interceptions and 2,583 passing yards. 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. Fill your Facebook feed with more good news from Birmingham Christian Family!Click the like button below. At home, the family continued that spiritual upbringing, gathering every afternoon for prayer services in their home. Family helps Tua Tagovailoa learn Dolphins' playbook McDaniel expressed unbridled support for Tagovailoa as his starting quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa's now-legendary introduction to the college football world came with everything on the line. Tagovailoa brothers will share the spotlight in Maryland. 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At the same time, it didnt change us as a family. 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. [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. Intertwined in the Tagovailoas family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. Theres just a big lack of knowledge with our culture compared to other peoples culture," Tagovailoa said. Something went wrong. If Tua goes out again, it will be a wasted season. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. What is Tua Tagovailoa's ethnicity, family history. Its handy in Judo matches though. Were not running around thinking were special.. Its an uplifting feeling when you see those things in your kids. But at Maryland, he doesn't have to. Itd be a little harder, I think, because I wouldnt know what to do necessarily. 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. I said the same thing. Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has officially found himself a home in Miami, Florida, and it's AMAZING. Yes, the Austin Powers judo chop is all that is missing. [51][52][53] Despite injury concerns, however, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins. [77] A few weeks later several sources confirmed differences between Tagovailoa and Flores with rumors of heavy discussions among them. For Taulia Tagovailoa, being 'Tua's brother' isn't a burden - The Nonsense. Our faith comes from our upbringing, he said. [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]. Getting clobbered every other game is just unsustainable. Retire already while you still can have a decent life physically. Its a physical sport.. Rotowire Dec 17, 2022. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. Do not celebrate Tua, he says. Tua also has 3 siblings: Taulia, Taysia, and Taylor Tagovailoa. Ill be doing Judo on Fridays just so that I can kind of figure out understanding my body and how to fall. Tua Tagovailoa's father confirmed the family is moving to Alabama No one is wondering if any of these will retire, Thats a joke. Those are two pillars of Tagovailoa's life, part of the way he was raised and the culture he calls his own. It's almost amazing he didn't win a Heisman Trophy during his NCAA career considering all that he achieved. Were strongly taught back home that family is so important and how we stick together is everything.. The community cheered Tua Tagovailoa on as he led Saint Louis High School in Honolulu to the 2016 state title and became the No. [28] While recovering from the high ankle sprain he suffered during the SEC Championship against Georgia, Tagovailoa put on a nearly flawless offensive performance against Oklahoma in the 2018 Orange Bowl (24-of-27 with 318 yards passing, four touchdowns and no interceptions) to lead the Tide to their fourth consecutive CFP National Championship appearance. The Miami Dolphins have until May 2 to exercise the fifth year option of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. 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. The most important thing is that now he has an even bigger platform for God. Tua Tagovailoa's brother Taulia breathes life into Maryland Where is Tua Tagovailoa from? Exploring his faith, family history and 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during a press conference on Wednesday . 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. Puck up his 5th yr option and see if his black belt helps him last thru a season. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WVTM-TV. [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. Too bad it wasnt Kung Fu then when he scored a touchdown the stadium could play Everyody Was Kung Fu Fighting. [103], On January 9, the Dolphins clinched the AFC's final playoff berth, and their first since 2016. 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. Enjoy this story? Really, after 2 concussions? Im very thankful for my wife. Theres a reason why theres weight classes in any combat fighting sport. [46][47] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication studies in August 2020. 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He also has two sisters. As was a prophetic word given to him by a relative that hed play football in Tuscaloosa. That's part of the reason Tagovailoa became such a likable superstar at Alabama, the likes of which the school hadn't seen before. [83] As a result of his historic performance, Tagovailoa was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am (@tuamaann_) on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:51pm PST. Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Modest performance in close loss. This is great to hear. He is a young American NFL football . 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. 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. 32 overall player by 247Sports in the class of 2017 enrolled early at Alabama. [56], Tagovailoa signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $30 million, on May 11, 2020. And actually, after his latest concussion, a lot of people were indeed wondering if and when he would retire. And let's be honest, he deserves it. 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.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. Knowing how to fall helps a great deal. Family and faith are everything, Galu (pronounced Na-loo) Tagovailoa said. In 2018, the day of the SEC championship game, ESPN aired a controversial interview between Tagovailoa and Tom Rinaldi in which the former said he was physically punished for not meeting expectations, whether on the football field or in the classroom. ", "Tua Tagovailoa 'in the mix' for No. Miami Dolphins reveal there's no decision yet on Tua Tagovailoa's fifth I hate see a young players career cut short. Galu Tagovailoa was born there as well, but moved to Hawaii when he was 3.