Is everything okay? He was worried about his mother, he said. I just go to the scene in the movie Necessary Roughness where the linebacker knocked out the other team with his martial arts moves. Or maybe his football coaches can teach him to throw the ball out of bounds. The problem is that, right or wrong, Tua has become the face of head injuries in football. 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. 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. Much like Galu explained about Tuas accomplishments, Tuas name is about his community. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. He brings recognition and honor to a sacred space. 2 LSU past No. Weddings, funerals, its not lost. 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. 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. 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 was said to have grown up with an intense interest in football. It goes both ways, and we have to be accountable to God as well.. 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. At home, the family continued that spiritual upbringing, gathering every afternoon for prayer services in their home. The following week, Tagovailoa missed the Dolphins' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans, as the Dolphins won 179. Hes right. 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. [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. 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. "We are a family and want to keep it as a family. Well 3 unless you really believe it was a back injury. love you both. 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. Taulia joined Tua at Alabama for the 2019 season. You cant prevent dirty players like Matt Milano from taking cheap shots so it might be futile. Exploring his faith, family history and Samoan roots, How Tua Tagovailoa's Hawaii roots prepped him for college success. When Tua enrolled at the University of Alabama, Taulia played football at nearby Thompson High School. That was the entire narrative, in fact. And we remind him about that, and also realize that we need to do the same thing. Tagovailoa used the win to catapult a turnaround in his and his team's fortunes. Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks on from the field during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium. Tua also toured the Church of the Highlands during his Tuscaloosa visit, and is now a member of the church. 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during a press conference on Wednesday . 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. Instead, it made for a disturbing. BIOGRAPHY. Its like nothing that Ive experienced. ", "Tua Tagovailoa 'in the mix' for No. No one is wondering if any of these will retire Since arriving from Hawaii in 2017, he has captivated the world with his rise in the college football landscape. Like that, the Tua era was officially underway. It is not going to help you enough to count on in the street, guys that walk around thinking it means they are a weapon now are the ones that get themselves beat up. 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. 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. However, the NFL/Dolphins arent required to enable said pursuits. He is as big as most starting QBs and bigger than some. Tua comes from a family of devout Christians. Im very thankful for my wife. 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. Where is Tua Tagovailoa from? Diane and Galu Tagovailoa were regulars in the stands at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Learning how to fall is a dumb excuse. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. Tua Tagovailoa celebrates the 2018 national championship with his parents, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa. Their parents were there for . Thats why it will be interesting to see whether the Dolphins extend Tuas contract or pick up his fifth-year option. The Florio approved head coach is a threat to his players health as proven by last year. Bicycle helmets have a point on the back to help with impact. General . [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. Many have said that the Miami Dolphins quarterback should at least consider the possibility of retirement. 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. When Tua threw that ball, it changed everything, Galu explained to Bleacher Report. He finished 26-of-31 with 336 passing yards and four touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Your brain needs time to heal after. You can tell where his thoughts are at, and he is like 10 years ahead of his age right now, which is an awesome thing.. 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. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. I was so surprised to see him at our youth Bible gathering, but thats just who he is, Tuli explained to AL.com. [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? The guy has thick skin and hes a great teammate. 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. The skills learned in Judo translate well. [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. And if the teams arent doing it, maybe players should be doing it on their own. Tua at least tries to rectify or solve problems. It was kept alive. Rotowire Dec 17, 2022. Taulia Tagovailoa, Tua's younger brother, is also an American footballer. Spoke with my girlfriend this season that most football players rely on pads/helmets, and dont know how to fall properly. After his junior season was cut short by a hip injury, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft. McDaniel . Sure you do. It would work if the dudes tackling you were the same size as Tua. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. Enjoy this story? What are you going to do about it now? Tagovailoa said that experience reminded him that he can learn from his children. Taulia Tagovailoa scored five touchdowns and got his first win as a collegiate starter on Friday. Right? 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. [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. [69] Tagovailoa was later ruled out for the Dolphins Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, as it was revealed that he had fractured several ribs. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The family have so far raised more than $21,500 . However, he experienced significant playing time due to a couple of blowout victories for the Crimson Tide. 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. [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. You just cant make this stuff up. There, he helped lead the Crusaders to the 2016 state title while becoming one of the best high school prospects in Aloha State history. With Tuas brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, heading to Alabama next season, Galu and Diane will be driving to Tuscaloosa for a few more years. If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. . Tua is free to pursue what he wants. [72] The Dolphins lost two additional games to the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills to drop their record to 17. In a recent interview, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa were asked if there are any doubts whether he returns to the league and. [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. [90] Two days later, the neurotrauma consultant who was involved in Tagovailoa's concussion check during the Bills game was fired. 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: And that I can do that for someone elses kid, I would want the same for mine when mine does get older, so it definitely changes, Tagovailoa said. 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Its part of our Samoa culture. It didnt help Inspector Clouseau that much. Ive heard my parents say many times that it takes a village to raise a child. Tagovailoa demonstrated a fencing response, and was stretchered off the field and transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with head and neck injuries. Actually, I got rag dolled more than a few times in Judo competitions. [91] Tagovailoa's suspected concussion resulted in the NFL and NFLPA revising its concussion protocol policy. [54] Tagovailoa was also the first left-handed quarterback to be drafted by an NFL team since Tim Tebow in 2010. But the trade-off was that he was able to find an opportunity to start and thrive elsewhere. Galu admitted that Tuas game-winning throw in the 2018 title game changed the lives of their family. While they're lucky enough to have two children play college football, they seem as humble as humanly possible. [14] In the next game, against SEC West rival Ole Miss, he recorded his first collegiate rushing touchdown in a 663 victory. Maybe the franchise should turn to improving the offensive line? Thats what the move is about.. In an ancient Samoan tradition, the paternal grandfather names the firstborn child. 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. Yes, the Austin Powers judo chop is all that is missing. Everyone goes to church and we are together teaching our children the importance of church and God. Martial arts will absolutely help him, Ive been studying for years. Just because its something you dont understand, doesnt mean its comical. Our faith comes from our upbringing, he said. I want my brother to be safe, but at the same time I know that he has a love and a passion for football. Nonsense. Judo? Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. Might not even mitigate it. There's a bigger question by now over giving Tagovailoa . He has Samoan roots and a massive family tree that reportedly included more than 400 family members, though he's said that's an exaggeration. Its whats been passed on from our parents. On December 21, despite topping the overall fan votes (306,861) for the 2023 Pro Bowl, Tagovailoa was only named as an AFC Pro Bowl first alternate. Every afternoon, Galu Tagovailoa said. [37], Tagovailoa left the Tide's seventh game against Tennessee early in the second quarter after suffering a high ankle sprain. 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. 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. [3] Later in the game, Tagovailoa recorded his first career touchdown on a pass thrown to DeVante Parker. Theres just a big lack of knowledge with our culture compared to other peoples culture," Tagovailoa said. The elder family members set the example that their lives should center on their Christian faith and relationships with one. I alway root for Tua. Tua Tagovailoa's family has been with him long before he was the star Alabama quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa was upset that the information had been revealed after she secretly wed. Nah, those guys would destroy me in an instant. Trade Tua and draft picks for Lamar Jackson. [83] As a result of his historic performance, Tagovailoa was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2. 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. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's 4 youngsters. - chucksters says: 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. Galu hails from the Samoan villages of Vatia and Aua, which are connected by a mountain ridge. 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.