Tua Tagovailoa - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays The New York Post shared a photo of. 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. While Tuas family members will be in attendance for the game, the reports of 400 people appear to have been exaggerated. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. Its called tumbling. dont know how tucking your chin with a helmet and shoulder pads on will works and then with the added momentum the weight of the helmet will add to the movement of your head towards the ground. Its the worst game., A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? [35] In the Tide's fifth game, a victory against Ole Miss, Tagovailoa finished 26-of-36 with 418 passing yards and seven total touchdowns. Interesting idea, may very well help him. After taking a sack during the second quarter, Tagovailoa hit the ground with his left elbow, back and back of his helmet. 1 draft pick, Tua Tagovailoa turns to Judo to avoid head injuries when falling, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Report: Jalen Carter was present at teammates fatal crash, misled police about it, hell devote one day per week to Judo training. Dave Hyde: Why Dolphins shouldn't give Tua fifth-year option I cant teach someone for free how not to hit there head in the nfl . Seu envisioned Tua becoming a varsity quarterback but did not live to see it; when Tua talks about this, his voice trails off. None of them were blindside hits or where he didnt have a chance to protect himself. [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. Particularly in the regular season. [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. 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. 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Family and faith are everything, Galu (pronounced Na-loo) Tagovailoa said. Tua's parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa,. Through a lot of repetition you eventually get to where you automatically use the technique without thinking about it. (@tuamaann_) on Dec 29, 2018 at 11:11pm PST. [32] The second game of the season was a home opener victory against New Mexico State. 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'. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first. 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. If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. I thank my Heavenly Father up above that I got a boy first. NONE! How about just admitting that your small stature is a hindrance. You teach people to be less reckless. The community cheered Tua Tagovailoa on as he led Saint Louis High School in Honolulu to the 2016 state title and became the No. Its whats been passed on from our parents. Fame wont change the Tagovailoa family. In the final game of the 2021 season, Tagovailoa led the Dolphins to their first sweep of the rival Patriots since 2000, making him 30 against Bill Belichick and the Patriots in his career. 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. Puck up his 5th yr option and see if his black belt helps him last thru a season. 1 Alabama routs Louisville 5114", "No. In a recent interview, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa were asked if there are any doubts whether he returns to the league and. Tagovailoa[2] was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, as the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Miami Dolphins reveal there's no decision yet on Tua Tagovailoa's fifth [36] In the Tide's 4728 victory against Texas A&M, Tagovailoa finished 21-of-34 with 293 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. [29] In the 2019 National Championship loss (4416) against Clemson, Tagovailoa went 22-of-34 with 295 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. [106] Tagovailoa is a Christian. [46][47] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication studies in August 2020. Hes right. BIOGRAPHY. 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. And we remind him about that, and also realize that we need to do the same thing. During Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa suffered a rib injury early in the game, and was carted off the field on a motorized stretcher, not returning in that game. At Seu's home, which the family considers . Judo? Powered by. Im very thankful for our child that we have together. Quarterback who started the second half of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship for the University of Alabama. "It's very unique how having a child impacts how you see things differently in life. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. 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Published: Apr. They will have to find another starter at qb just to fill the gaps in Tuas downtime. He finished 26-of-31 with 336 passing yards and four touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. 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. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. The skills learned in Judo translate well. [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. Intertwined in the Tagovailoas family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. Too many players whove had a lot of concussions are non functioning people due to the physical hits to their body and heads. [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. [68] The Dolphins missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, and for the 17th time in the 21 seasons since the retirement of Dan Marino. There, he helped lead the Crusaders to the 2016 state title while becoming one of the best high school prospects in Aloha State history. Diane & Galu Tagovailoa, Tua's Parents: 5 Fast Facts - Heavy.com 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. Interesting on how tua has to make all these changes to protect himself, but nothing about investing in the oline with coaching and talent. Really hoping for a career ender for Milano. He was punished for bad grades as well. Tua Tagovailoa Siblings Tua has two younger sisters and one younger brother. . Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa (/tovalo/ TUNG-oh-vy-LOW-uh;[1] born March 2, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). All of that type of training assumes two things (1) you can see\feel it coming and (2) you have some control over your body at that moment. The following week, Tagovailoa missed the Dolphins' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans, as the Dolphins won 179. 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. [31], Tagovailoa began his junior season at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game with a victory against Duke in Atlanta. Our family gets together and prays. Galu steps in, explaining that in Samoan culture, it is a great honor to have your name known. Regardless of the fact that his play improved dramatically under coach Mike McDaniel, teams want and need their best quarterbacks to be available to play. Photo Courtesy Tagovailoa Family Intertwined in the Tagovailoa's family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. [88][89] He was discharged from the hospital later that night. After his junior season was cut short by a hip injury, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft. Tua was said to have grown up with an intense interest in football. Tua at least tries to rectify or solve problems. Sound like hes trying to figure out how to maintain his professional career. 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. "My brother, I know he works hard. 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. Family Life His parents' names are Diane and Galu. "We are a family and want to keep it as a family. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. Tua Tagovailoa to return to Dolphins in 2023 despite concussion, per family AL.com captured video of him performing a traditional Samoan dance called the Tauluga in June 2018. It's a question NFL fans are asking, and they're likely finding out that he's a very family-oriented person. Not because it brings attention to the individual, but because a village, and a people, are glorified as one. But there's a . 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. [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. Tua Tagovailoa was born to parents; Galu and Diane Tagovailoa. The Tagovailoas Lean on Faith & Family - Birmingham Christian Family 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. Ive heard my parents say many times that it takes a village to raise a child. Bicycle helmets have a point on the back to help with impact. And good for Tua for being proactive and finding ways to protect himself. 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. Getting clobbered every other game is just unsustainable. Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. Who would have ever thought I would have been here, right now in this moment. Its time people get what they deserve. 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 . Although entertaining, this just reads like a BS press release cooked up by the front office to deflect criticism for Miami holding on to this guy. Miami Dolphins News 3/2/23: Should Dolphins exercise Tua Tagovailoa's 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. Why? [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. Neither has posted the other on their respective social media accounts. ________________. Look at the effect that he has. While we all already know Tagovailoa the football player, who is Tua the person? Yes there is a skillset to falling without injury. Bicycle helmets have a point on the back to help with impact. Mastering the act of falling without landing on or with the head makes physics being against him a moot point. (@tuamaann_) on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:51pm PST. Tua spent the majority of his freshman season as the backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts. 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Whats he gonna do to avoid back injuries, though? maybe he should work on strengthening his neck so his head doesnt look like a ragdolls when he is thrown down. He was the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Modest performance in close loss. 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.