I wonder if a different helmet could help? 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. February 22, 2023 at 10:02 am. I would say I first off have to be thankful for my family, my parents, my siblings. Tua Tagovailoa speaks out about new baby son, wife, family and You might teach people prioritize not getting hit. 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. Sound like hes trying to figure out how to maintain his professional career. When hes 45 hes going to be a mess. I just go to the scene in the movie Necessary Roughness where the linebacker knocked out the other team with his martial arts moves. The Florio approved head coach is a threat to his players health as proven by last year. I binge-watched Cobra Kai last evening and Im fine. 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 Associated With He played under head coach Nick Saban during his time at Alabama. [32] The second game of the season was a home opener victory against New Mexico State. Culture is different everywhere. 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. He left his name all over the program record books, tallying more than 7,400 passing yards, 87 touchdown passes and just 11 interceptions over three seasons. He was known to sleep with a football in his arm every single night as a small child. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WVTM-TV. February 22, 2023 at 4:58 pm It becomes instinct. 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. He fell straight back and hit the back of his head. It wont work in every situation, but for those types where youre getting shoved and falling backwards, can help tremendously. All I can think of is Austin Powers yelling Judo Chop! as he storms Dr. Evils lair. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's 4 youngsters. _____________________________________________________________________________________. Look at the effect that he has. I have a black belt in Judo. Ive heard worse ideas. 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. [96] Tagovailoa would end up not participating in the Pro Bowl. While it is a good idea (Ive taken combat and stunt training on how to fall in a fight) it is not and never will be a total solution. Tua spent the majority of his freshman season as the backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts. 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. [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. Tua Tagovailoa to return to Dolphins in 2023 despite concussion, per family What We Know About Tua Tagovailoa's Wife, Annah Gore Diane & Galu Tagovailoa, Tua's Parents: 5 Fast Facts - Heavy.com 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. 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. Dont want to see you do it,too. Unfortunately, this is the equivalent of a featherweight fighting a heavyweight. His attitude is very positive. But then you take a step back as parents and allow God to calm everything down and tell you, Thats life. 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. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. That was apparent when the Tagovailoa family made a statement to fans following his season-ending hip injury and successful surgery in Houston. Even during the rough times, Tagovailoa has leaned on his support system at home. [98] The next day, it was announced that Tagovailoa had entered concussion protocol after he was experiencing concussion symptoms he suffered in the game. I think its mostly innate. Its a simple fact. Theres no playbook for this because everyones experience is different, whether youre having a boy first or a girl. Spoke with my girlfriend this season that most football players rely on pads/helmets, and dont know how to fall properly. [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. Getty I know he has a family now. Its like nothing that Ive experienced. And thats the same thing we do here in Alabama., Tagovailoa said theres no option to not practice faith; its integral to everything his family does. Mastering the act of falling without landing on or with the head makes physics being against him a moot point. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. 2023 Birmingham Christian Family Magazine. Quarterback who started the second half of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship for the University of Alabama. 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. He takes that acceptance seriously, he said, and challenges everyone in his family to be real and true in their dealings with othersespecially the Tide faithful. Tua Tagovailoa's family has been with him long before he was the star Alabama quarterback. Dave Hyde: Why Dolphins shouldn't give Tua fifth-year option Coming to Alabama. Tua knows he cant let this fame and the things happening in his life change him and who he is as a Christian, he said. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. 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. [12] He had 17 offers to play on a college football scholarship before eventually enrolling at the University of Alabama in January 2017. Its well documented that TB12 practiced how to fall when sacked. It may be far from home, but Tuas parents felt like it was the best move for the entire family to be together. - [62] On Tagovailoa's first career pass attempt as a starter, he was strip sacked by Aaron Donald. At halftime of the 2018 national championship, Saban decided to put Tua into the game after Alabama was trailing. MortimerInMiami says: Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? 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. Tua Tagovailoa Family: Wife, Children/Kids, Parents, Siblings 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. Here's what we know about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's stunning wife, Annah Gore, including how they met and what she looks like. Ive heard my parents say many times that it takes a village to raise a child. Its the worst game., A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? 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. However, the NFL/Dolphins arent required to enable said pursuits. More focus on getting rid of the ball faster and good protection up front seems a quicker fix. "Because I'm the only lefty in the family," Galu Tagovailoa said in the ESPN College GameDay segment. Were just regular people, and we dont need to be lifted up because of what Tuas doing. It makes you wonder if he is one hit away from mush brain. People were so down on the guy that as soon as he was injured, he had to retire. This is great to hear. 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. His father powerlifted and taught himself how to coach football. [90] Two days later, the neurotrauma consultant who was involved in Tagovailoa's concussion check during the Bills game was fired. 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during a press conference on Wednesday . "Everyone has their opinion," Taulia Tagovailoa said. 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. 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.. . Hopefully Milano gets what he deserves this year and someone takes his knees out. 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. February 22, 2023 at 9:32 am Weve done everything we can to continue to carry on that legacy with our children., With that faith comes an understanding, Tagovailoa said, that God can equip you with the values to get through any circumstances whether positive or negative. [45] Tagovailoa finished his collegiate career as holder of numerous Alabama football records, as well as notable NCAA career records, including: passing yards per attempt (10.9), adjusted passing yards per attempt (12.7), passing efficiency rating (199.4), and total yards per play (9.8). The Dolphins have a contender and they should be looking at one of the free agents available. Youve got enough money.. why risk permanent injury? Those are two pillars of Tagovailoa's life, part of the way he was raised and the culture he calls his own. Thats what the move is about.. Tua Tagovailoa Background While Tua Tagovailoa was raised in Hawaii, his family is of Samoan ancestry. Agree or disagree with his parents' tactics, Tua Tagovailoa went on to become a successful college quarterback, NFL top pick and a stand-up person. The thought is that it might train him to protect his head from intense contact and help to prevent additional concussions. . He was punished for bad grades as well. [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 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. 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. He is known for being a Football Player. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who plays at Alabama, as well. Its football. Published: Apr. Celebrate Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa. Dolphins weighing variables with Tua Tagovailoa's contract option [39][40] Tagovailoa returned three weeks post-surgery to play in the 4641 loss to top-ranked LSU. [44], In January 2020, Tagovailoa announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. 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[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. Tagovailoa's aunt and uncle, Sai Tagovailoa-Amosa and Aoatoa Afuola, watch the SEC title . It was kept alive. 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. Tagovailoa threw for 277 yards and totaled three touchdowns in the convincing 51-14 win. Taulia Tagovailoa scored five touchdowns and got his first win as a collegiate starter on Friday. [86][87] After being a game-time decision for Week 4 on Thursday Night Football, Tagovailoa was cleared to start against the Cincinnati Bengals. You just cant make this stuff up. 1 dual-threat quarterback recruit in the class of 2017; it then followed closely his journey to select a college destination. 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. Tua alluded to being disciplined by his father. It's almost amazing he didn't win a Heisman Trophy during his NCAA career considering all that he achieved. Taulia Tagovailoa, Tua's younger brother, is also an American footballer. The skills learned in Judo translate well. [5], As a child, his main inspiration was his grandfather Seu Tagovailoa. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. 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. His younger brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, is a college football quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins. "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. 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. The couple settled in Ewa Beach, a small city on the island of Oahu and raised their children amongst a large extended biological and church family. 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. But there's a . Tua Tagovailoa and his family love Miami: 'Hopefully, in the future No one is wondering if any of these will retire, Thats a joke. 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. 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. Tua is 61 and 217 lbs. 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. 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. 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. And its clear hes moving forward with his career, hopeful that hell be able to avoid additional concussions in 2023. Family and faith are everything, Galu (pronounced Na-loo) Tagovailoa said. Tuatagovailoa Net Worth Tua Tagovailoa Family And Childhood Tagovailoa is the eldest of Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. That was the entire narrative, in fact. Tagovailoa brothers will share the spotlight in Maryland. Martial arts will absolutely help him, Ive been studying for years. Learn more about Tua's mom and dad, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa. Since arriving from Hawaii in 2017, he has captivated the world with his rise in the college football landscape. 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. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first. General . [72] The Dolphins lost two additional games to the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills to drop their record to 17. All Rights Reserved. His name being known honors him, but it honors the elders in his family more. The problem is that, right or wrong, Tua has become the face of head injuries in football. hornedhelmet says: [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. [51][52][53] Despite injury concerns, however, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins. Tua and UCFs McKenzie Milton have followed in Mariotas footsteps. Tua replaced Ryan Fitzpatrick and made his NFL debut for the Dolphins against the New York Jets and completed his first career pass. Tagovailoa finished that game 16-of-24 with 227 passing yards and four total touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. You cant prevent dirty players like Matt Milano from taking cheap shots so it might be futile. Judo? And I defeated Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris at the same time.