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. I would say I first off have to be thankful for my family, my parents, my siblings. Trade Tua and draft picks for Lamar Jackson. 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. His younger brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, is a college football quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins. Loyalty is great, but one more bad looking concussion, and it will be hard to clear Tua. [51][52][53] Despite injury concerns, however, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins. Tuas parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, moved across the country to be with their son and are regulars at the Alabama football games. Retire already while you still can have a decent life physically. But I think that takes time and practice. However, it seems that Tua Tagovailoa's family doesn't feel that way, as they think . 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. Tua for his health should retire, but I get it having to play for his finances. [106] Tagovailoa is a Christian. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? [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. Really, after 2 concussions? "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. For him, I wish that he would hang it up, but thats his choice. 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. 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. [44], In January 2020, Tagovailoa announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. 1 Alabama to 4728 Win over Texas A&M", "Tua Tagovailoa injured in Tennessee game, ruled out for 2nd half", "Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa Underwent Ankle Surgery; Out vs. Arkansas with Injury", "Alabama Football: Studs and Duds from Alabama win over Arkansas", "Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa starts against LSU after ankle surgery", "Joe Burrow leads No. Taulia Tagovailoa, Tua's younger brother, is also an American footballer. Tagovailoa [2] was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, as the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Tua Tagovailoa was upset that the information had been revealed after she secretly wed. [31], Tagovailoa began his junior season at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game with a victory against Duke in Atlanta. The language and traditional customs. But then you take a step back as parents and allow God to calm everything down and tell you, Thats life. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. I have a black belt in Judo. He either didnt know how or didnt take the opportunity to protect himself in those situations. 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?? [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. His father powerlifted and taught himself how to coach football. 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. Tagovailoa's aunt and uncle, Sai Tagovailoa-Amosa and Aoatoa Afuola, watch the SEC title . Not because it brings attention to the individual, but because a village, and a people, are glorified as one. [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. You just cant make this stuff up. 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. Ill be doing Judo on Fridays just so that I can kind of figure out understanding my body and how to fall. 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. His head injuries must have been very serious. So should you. Oh, man. But for Tua in particular, its not. He finished 26-of-31 with 336 passing yards and four touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. Its whats been passed on from our parents. [5], As a child, his main inspiration was his grandfather Seu Tagovailoa. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. In an ancient Samoan tradition, the paternal grandfather names the firstborn child. The thought is that it might train him to protect his head from intense contact and help to prevent additional concussions. 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. Youve got enough money.. why risk permanent injury? [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. Lazy shot. Tua is named for a bird that circled the islands and, when caught and killed, was divided among the Tagoilelagi, paramount family, Gaoteote, his sister, and the village. Posted in Encouragement, Entertainment, Faith at Work, Family, More, News, Spiritual. I know he has a family now. Both Galu and Diane Tagovailoa raised their children Tua Tagovailoa is the eldest of four to keep Samoan customs and traditions. Particularly in the regular season. 1 dual-threat quarterback recruit in the class of 2017; it then followed closely his journey to select a college destination. These things can happen. Celebrate us. Those are two pillars of Tagovailoa's life, part of the way he was raised and the culture he calls his own. 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. I want my brother to be safe, but at the same time I know that he has a love and a passion for football. Tua should study cats, cause they always land on their feet. In their next game against the Baltimore Ravens, Tagovailoa came off the bench to energize the Dolphins, completing 8 of 13 passes for a 158 yards and a rushing touchdown, resulting in an upset 2210 victory. [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). February 22, 2023 at 10:58 am Right? Our family gets together and prays. Tuas size has nothing to do with it! Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. Its the best thing in the world. I have a headache, but thats probably from the beer.. Smart. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. He recalled waiting for Tua to wake up from the surgery to repair his hip injury, wondering what his sons attitude and countenance would be. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. You just cant. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Tua replaced Ryan Fitzpatrick and made his NFL debut for the Dolphins against the New York Jets and completed his first career pass. And I defeated Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris at the same time. 497", "Tua Tagovailoa's 4 TDs Lead No. He is as big as most starting QBs and bigger than some. Thats why it will be interesting to see whether the Dolphins extend Tuas contract or pick up his fifth-year option. 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. Tua Tagovailoa was born on the 2nd of March, 1998. 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. 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. Sports Illustrated detailed the inspiration for Tua. Why? Later in the game, Tagovailoa recorded his first career touchdown on a pass thrown to DeVante Parker. According to AL.com, Tua attended mass with Nick Saban on his Alabama recruiting visit. But whos counting right? If Tua goes out again, it will be a wasted season. Frankly, we missed it in the days preceding the Super Bowl. It's almost amazing he didn't win a Heisman Trophy during his NCAA career considering all that he achieved. His instincts were right. You might not be able to tell by the way he slings the pigskin, but Tua Tagovailoa was actually born a natural right-hander. It goes both ways, and we have to be accountable to God as well.. 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. Hopefully it does.When Tua is on his game,hes a pretty decent QB. No one is wondering if any of these will retire Family and faith are everything, Galu (pronounced Na-loo) Tagovailoa said. Weve got a plan set up, Tua said. These guys have played multiple sports their entire lives.. they know how to fall. "Everyone has their opinion," Taulia Tagovailoa said. 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. This . Tua Tagovailoa Background While Tua Tagovailoa was raised in Hawaii, his family is of Samoan ancestry. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first. I have a black belt in Judo. Ive heard my parents say many times that it takes a village to raise a child. [10] He attended Saint Louis School in Honolulu, the same school as 2014 Heisman Trophy winner and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota,[11] where Mariota served as a mentor to him when they were growing up in Hawaii. 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. 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. Its called tumbling. Modern judo is a more controlled enveriment. What is Tua Tagovailoa's ethnicity, family history. Being close to their son was the only decision they felt comfortable making. Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is on the journey of his life. Head on a swivel coward. 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during a press conference on Wednesday . At Seu's home, which the family considers . 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. [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. 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. Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has officially found himself a home in Miami, Florida, and it's AMAZING. If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. Coming to Alabama. ________________. That's what the move is about.". 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.Tagovailoa and the 7-3 Miami Dolphins face the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 27. Plenty of other players had head injuries this year. 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. Im going to side with the hes an idiot crowd. Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa suffered multiple head injuries in 2022 and missed the team's playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills as he was in concussion protocol, casting doubts over his NFL future The attention thrust on the family grew with every new success achieved by Tuabut then took a different turn, when a devastating injury took Tagovailoa out of the 2019 matchup against Mississippi State. It may be far from home, but Tuas parents felt like it was the best move for the entire family to be together. "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. Another aspect of Samoan tradition is discipline. It didnt help Inspector Clouseau that much. (@tuamaann_) on Dec 29, 2018 at 11:11pm PST. 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. 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. Sound like hes trying to figure out how to maintain his professional career. Kenny Pickett had 2 cincussions and how many peole said he needed to reitre as a result? Example you get grabbed and you add your momentum to the throw to help you break out and roll away. [54] Tagovailoa was also the first left-handed quarterback to be drafted by an NFL team since Tim Tebow in 2010. My wife cried, seeing him support us and support his team and brother and family. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. He played college football at Alabama, where he was the Offensive MVP of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship during his freshman season and won the Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards as a sophomore. Bryce Young is 511 (at best) and <200 lbs. chucksters says: 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. He started laughing and singing. 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. Through a lot of repetition you eventually get to where you automatically use the technique without thinking about it. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am Like that, the Tua era was officially underway. Its not just me out there. After he finished his high school career, Tagovailoa ranked as the No. Celebrate Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa. 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. Im very thankful for our child that we have together. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. Chuckled at the first comment on chopping the opponent, judo isnt that tho but does teach how to fall properly, its the first thing that is taught before anything else. Theres no playbook for this because everyones experience is different, whether youre having a boy first or a girl. [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. [80] The 21-point comeback was the first fourth-quarter comeback of 21+ points in 12 years. Tagovailoa finished that game 16-of-24 with 227 passing yards and four total touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. 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.