The public conversation keeps going on anyway over what the Dolphins may do. [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. I said the same thing. [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. Tua Tagovailoa Siblings Tua has two younger sisters and one younger brother. Its not about how hard he gets hit or how big other players are. Tua should study cats, cause they always land on their feet. Being close to their son was the only decision they felt comfortable making. 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. Im going to side with the hes an idiot crowd. If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. But I think that takes time and practice. At Seu's home, which the family considers . Tua Tagovailoa Background While Tua Tagovailoa was raised in Hawaii, his family is of Samoan ancestry. He brings recognition and honor to a sacred space. Guess Im an expert. 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. Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Modest performance in close loss. He also has two sisters. I want my brother to be safe, but at the same time I know that he has a love and a passion for football. 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. 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. February 22, 2023 at 1:07 pm He put on a show for his parents in his first ever start, too. Intertwined in the Tagovailoas family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. [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. You cant prevent dirty players like Matt Milano from taking cheap shots so it might be futile. You dont see that with most players, so it seems like something that should be able to be worked on. Nah, those guys would destroy me in an instant. 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. Its part of our Samoa culture. A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? Tua Tagovailoa's now-legendary introduction to the college football world came with everything on the line. Tua Tagovailoa was born on the 2nd of March, 1998. He fell straight back and hit the back of his head. [51][52][53] Despite injury concerns, however, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins. All glory goes to God, Tua told ESPN (via AL.com). Im very thankful for my wife. 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. Tua Tagovailoa is in town for the Super Bowl this week making the media rounds before Sunday's big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Unless he learns to pay attention to his players instead of treating them like fantasy football/game players, hell never succeed. Photo Courtesy Tagovailoa Family Intertwined in the Tagovailoa's family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. Tua Tagovailoa was upset that the information had been revealed after she secretly wed. I cant teach someone for free how not to hit there head in the nfl . Many have said that the Miami Dolphins quarterback should at least consider the possibility of retirement. [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. [37], Tagovailoa left the Tide's seventh game against Tennessee early in the second quarter after suffering a high ankle sprain. Theres no playbook for this because everyones experience is different, whether youre having a boy first or a girl. 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. Its like nothing that Ive experienced. I cant describe what Hes done for me and my family. 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). [12] He had 17 offers to play on a college football scholarship before eventually enrolling at the University of Alabama in January 2017. February 22, 2023 at 9:15 am Tagovailoa signed a 4 year. At least 405 family members of the first-year . 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. "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. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. His uncle, Tuli Amosa, pastors a church in Hawaii. Here is a portion of the comments via Sports Illustrated. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who plays at Alabama, as well. Quarterback who started the second half of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship for the University of Alabama. [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. Tagovailoa is not the one particular person affiliated with sports activities in his family. Tua and UCFs McKenzie Milton have followed in Mariotas footsteps. Tua alluded to being disciplined by his father. 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. 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 was a difficult decision, but Tuas parents decided to move the family from Hawaii to be with Tua in Alabama. Powered by. Falling is one of the many key elements to mastering Jiu-Jitsu. But as Tua soars, he transcends this, elevating his family, his people, his community, calling out for others to follow. Though Tagovailoa was raised in Hawaii, he is not of Hawaiian descent he is Samoan. Mastering the act of falling without landing on or with the head makes physics being against him a moot point. Interesting idea, may very well help him. 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. Bicycle helmets have a point on the back to help with impact. I suppose he can wrap his white belt around his helmet to cushion blows when hes tackled. Oh, man. [80] The 21-point comeback was the first fourth-quarter comeback of 21+ points in 12 years. [81] His six-touchdown performance also tied the Dolphins franchise record, tying Hall of Famers Bob Griese and Dan Marino,[82] and his 469 passing yards ranks fourth in franchise history. Not a terrible idea at all. "It's the worst game.". Coming to Alabama. Please check your entries and try again. [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. [94] Tagovailoa returned in Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football, where he threw for 261 yards and a touchdown in the 1610 win. Judo? We rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us. 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. [99] On December 28, head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Tagovailoa suffered a concussion and was ruled out for the Dolphins Week 17 game against the New England Patriots, and then also ruled out for the season finale against the New York Jets. 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Tagovailoa [2] was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, as the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Its time people get what they deserve. Thats why it will be interesting to see whether the Dolphins extend Tuas contract or pick up his fifth-year option. Looking to the Future. We live in Christ, and are just so grateful for the platform so we can allow others to see what God has done for us.. Vatia, with its lush rainforests and limited development, isnt well known by outsiders. Tua's primary inspiration as a child was his grandfather Seu Tagovailoa. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. His attitude is very positive. "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. Were not running around thinking were special.. "For us to be around my son Tua that's the main reason for the move," Galu told AL.com. Because his father made him throw with his left hand when he was young. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The Miami Dolphins hired Mike McDaniel as their head coach on February 6, 2022. Hopefully Milano gets what he deserves this year and someone takes his knees out. Im very thankful for my wife. 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. At home, the family continued that spiritual upbringing, gathering every afternoon for prayer services in their home. It means Tua plays not for himself, but for all who nurtured him. They will have to find another starter at qb just to fill the gaps in Tuas downtime. 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. His name is a record of this tradition, and it is a great honor that his grandfather, tasked with passing on ancestral legends and stories, asked that Tua be called this. 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. Now please just stop.We saw Damar Hamlin die on the field this year. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. [92] Tagovailoa returned to practice on October 12, but remained in concussion protocol. It just seems like theres something about the way he falls where he goes limp, falls flat, and his head flops against the ground. 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. ", "I was tough. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. 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. Every afternoon, Galu Tagovailoa said. Tagovailoa and the 7-3 Miami Dolphins face the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 27. Even during the rough times, Tagovailoa has leaned on his support system at home. [88][89] He was discharged from the hospital later that night. It may be far from home, but Tuas parents felt like it was the best move for the entire family to be together. We have total faith in God's plan for Tua, and we know his plan is never wrong. 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. Hes gotta do something! The . I think the motivation for me getting this far is my family. People are raised different. He was known to sleep with a football in his arm every single night as a small child. Such is life in the spotlight when you are an Alabama quarterback. 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. More focus on getting rid of the ball faster and good protection up front seems a quicker fix. He either didnt know how or didnt take the opportunity to protect himself in those situations. Tua replaced Ryan Fitzpatrick and made his NFL debut for the Dolphins against the New York Jets and completed his first career pass. Visit www.southernchristianwriters.com and join the Southern Christian Writers Conference Facebook Group. [39][40] Tagovailoa returned three weeks post-surgery to play in the 4641 loss to top-ranked LSU. According to AL.com, Tua attended mass with Nick Saban on his Alabama recruiting visit. Sometimes you gotta throw it away a bit earlier and avoid the big hit. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am Example you get grabbed and you add your momentum to the throw to help you break out and roll away. [32] The second game of the season was a home opener victory against New Mexico State. . Hes his own worst enemy. Sound like hes trying to figure out how to maintain his professional career. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WVTM-TV. I just go to the scene in the movie Necessary Roughness where the linebacker knocked out the other team with his martial arts moves. 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. . [61] During the team's bye week, Tagovailoa was named the starter for their Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. 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. [25] In a limited role against Louisiana, he was 8-of-8 passing for 128 passing yards and two passing touchdowns in the 5614 victory. This is probably the difference in him having an NFL career or not, so I wish him the best in making progress on this. Until that head coach is fired, Tuas health is at risk. Its well documented that TB12 practiced how to fall when sacked. 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. [108] As of 2022[update], he is the only starting left-handed quarterback in the NFL. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. Tagovailoa[2] was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, as the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. qckappa says: February 22, 2023 at 6:40 pm His parents have been instrumental in his success thus far. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. I think its mostly innate. People were so down on the guy that as soon as he was injured, he had to retire. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. you are supposed to tuck your chin into your chest to keep your head up and spray your arms out to support your contact with the ground. 1 Alabama routs Louisville 5114", "No. In. On September 9, he made his collegiate debut against Fresno State in a home game at BryantDenny Stadium. "We felt the unceasing prayer, and words can't express how overwhelming and uplifting that has been for us. Learn more about Tuas parents and family. Particularly in the regular season. [106] Tagovailoa is a Christian. Tua was known for his interest in football ever since he was a little kid. Register now! But his parents seem to have made his intentions for 2023 pretty clear. (I) believe lots of kids in our culture thrive because of respect they give their parents and others in authority.. [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. Tua, and his new wife, Annah Gore, have remained private with their relationship. Through a lot of repetition you eventually get to where you automatically use the technique without thinking about it. [103], On January 9, the Dolphins clinched the AFC's final playoff berth, and their first since 2016. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. definitely need to improve the O line, but maybe he should try to bulk up a litte, maybe put more time in the weight room. [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. I was so surprised to see him at our youth Bible gathering, but thats just who he is, Tuli explained to AL.com. Exploring his faith, family history and Samoan roots, How Tua Tagovailoa's Hawaii roots prepped him for college success. The foundation focuses its efforts in communities that have had the most prominent impact on Tua including Hawaii, Alabama, and Miami. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. Celebrate Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa. Sure you do. Bicycle helmets have a point on the back to help with impact. 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. NONE! And let's be honest, he deserves it. Just trying to help myself.. I wonder if a different helmet could help? It becomes instinct. maybe he should work on strengthening his neck so his head doesnt look like a ragdolls when he is thrown down. I see you are unfamiliar with Judo. Sports Illustrated detailed the inspiration for Tua. [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]. 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: This is great to hear. 1 dual-threat quarterback and No. Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has officially found himself a home in Miami, Florida, and it's AMAZING. 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'. Its football. Its handy in Judo matches though. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's 4 youngsters. The former Crimson Tide running back admits he's right-hand dominant for everything else besides chucking footballs. 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. Its a physical sport.. 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. For us to be around my son Tua thats the main reason for the move, Galu told AL.com. Now Ive heard everything, taking judo to learn to fall. These guys have played multiple sports their entire lives.. they know how to fall. Tagovailoa isn't the only person affiliated with sports in his family. [43][44] He was carted off the field and flown to a Birmingham hospital before undergoing surgery in Houston two days later. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Miami Dolphins have until May 2 to exercise the fifth year option of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. God's grace, mercy, love and faithfulness in our lives has never been more evident, despite this setback.". [60] His NFL appearance was the first for a left-handed quarterback since Kellen Moore in 2015. Tua also toured the Church of the Highlands during his Tuscaloosa visit, and is now a member of the church. Unfortunately, this is the equivalent of a featherweight fighting a heavyweight. 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Itd be a little harder, I think, because I wouldnt know what to do necessarily.