But there's a . Taylor Tagovailoa and Taysia Tagovailoa are his sisters' names. 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. touchback6 says: Its the best thing in the world. [13] On September 23, in a 590 victory against Vanderbilt, he got more playing time and recorded 103 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. You might not be able to tell by the way he slings the pigskin, but Tua Tagovailoa was actually born a natural right-hander. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. [90] Two days later, the neurotrauma consultant who was involved in Tagovailoa's concussion check during the Bills game was fired. Tua's primary inspiration as a child was his grandfather Seu Tagovailoa. AL.com captured video of him performing a traditional Samoan dance called the Tauluga in June 2018. "Everyone has their opinion," Taulia Tagovailoa said. [78], Tagovailoa began the season throwing for 270 yards and a touchdown in a 207 win over the New England Patriots, improving to 40 against Bill Belichick and the Patriots. The culture never left. 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. So Tua comes from Seu. [3] When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. He likely will never come close to his brother's accomplishments. So have I. When you get where youre going, dont forget to turn back around and help the next in line.. I know he has a family now. Retire already while you still can have a decent life physically. Now please just stop.We saw Damar Hamlin die on the field this year. Hearing his name called over the loudspeaker, our name, that would have brought him, the head of our family, so much pride, Galu says of Seu. chucksters says: 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. [73][74] In Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins were blown out 343 by the Tennessee Titans. At home, the family continued that spiritual upbringing, gathering every afternoon for prayer services in their home. 497", "Tua Tagovailoa's 4 TDs Lead No. The foundation focuses its efforts in communities that have had the most prominent impact on Tua including Hawaii, Alabama, and Miami. 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. 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. [80] The 21-point comeback was the first fourth-quarter comeback of 21+ points in 12 years. 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. So should you. 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. Galu Tagovailoa was born there as well, but moved to Hawaii when he was 3. Tua can change that. The New York Post shared a photo of. [37], Tagovailoa left the Tide's seventh game against Tennessee early in the second quarter after suffering a high ankle sprain. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. Marcus Mariota is widely known for what he did at Oregon, and now in the NFL with the Titans. He finished his Saint Louis career passing for 8,158 yards and 84 touchdowns, rushing for 1,727 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. But at Maryland, he doesn't have to. Not because it brings attention to the individual, but because a village, and a people, are glorified as one. [44], In January 2020, Tagovailoa announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. [39][40] Tagovailoa returned three weeks post-surgery to play in the 4641 loss to top-ranked LSU. 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. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. Tua is 61 and 217 lbs. Its part of our Samoa culture. He was punished for bad grades as well. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. 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Tua orchestrated an impressive comeback, and after the game he credited his faith for keeping him calm under pressure. Win first is a dangerous coaching style. 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?? Its like nothing that Ive experienced. I wonder if a different helmet could help? He can go 15-for-15 with four touchdowns, but when he throws a pick, its the worst game. At 6 oclock, we get together. I suppose he can wrap his white belt around his helmet to cushion blows when hes tackled. 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. 2 LSU past No. In. I have forever thought and wanted the NFL to employ an expert Judo player/coach to teach the football players a little Judo, which starts with learning how to fall properly as we take tons a falls everyday but know how to naturally take that fall without hitting our heads.. Yep. 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. As a true freshman, Tagovailoa was the backup to sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts throughout the 2017 season. [16] On November 18, in a game against Mercer, he threw for three passing touchdowns in the 560 victory. [21], On September 1, 2018, Tagovailoa made his first career start at the season's opening game, against Louisville, in Orlando, Florida. In a follow-up email from Jason last night, he pointed out that Tua is indeed working with Judo. Hopefully Milano gets what he deserves this year and someone takes his knees out. Im going to side with the hes an idiot crowd. [84], During Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa briefly left the game with what the Dolphins claimed was a back injury but eventually returned to the game, finishing with 186 passing yards and a touchdown as the Dolphins won 2119. There, he played for Saint Louis School (Honolulu), which also produced NFL quarterback Marcus Mariota. 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. And good for Tua for being proactive and finding ways to protect himself. 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. . Really hoping for a career ender for Milano. And I defeated Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris at the same time. Tua Tagovailoa's family will settle in to watch Tua play in his second consecutive national championship game, but this time it is expected. Yes, the Austin Powers judo chop is all that is missing. But then you take a step back as parents and allow God to calm everything down and tell you, Thats life. Example you get grabbed and you add your momentum to the throw to help you break out and roll away. [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. [24] He continued his efficient season against Texas A&M with 387 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown in the 4523 victory. [41] Despite some struggles (a fumble and INT) in the first half of that game, Tagovailoa rebounded after halftime to finish 21-of-40 with 413 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Tuas parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, moved across the country to be with their son and are regulars at the Alabama football games. I doubt you can really teach people to protect their head while falling with a 300 pound person hanging on them. Tua and UCFs McKenzie Milton have followed in Mariotas footsteps. Specifically, it means learning how to either not take hits that knock him to the ground, or to land in a way that keeps his helmet from striking the turf, again. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am Mastering the act of falling without landing on or with the head makes physics being against him a moot point. Lazy shot. At Seu's home, which the family considers . Although traveling to the West Coast is a disadvantage for some, it's particularly convenient for the family of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. At best itll be a short news paragraph stating ex NFL QB in the news cycle one day and gone forever. Associated With He played under head coach Nick Saban during his time at Alabama. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad? 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. 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). morses 6 concussions have been over several years. I have a black belt in Judo. Its an uplifting feeling when you see those things in your kids. Im very thankful for my wife. Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the best passer to ever don the crimson and white, and that's not even a question. 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. 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. All glory goes to God, Tua told ESPN (via AL.com). 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. You teach people to be less reckless. 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________. 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. Learn more about Tuas parents and family. If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. Hes trying to recapture his mojo baby Yeah!! Or maybe his football coaches can teach him to throw the ball out of bounds. 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. He helped Nick Saban secure his fifth National Championship as the head coach of the Crimson Tide. Not a member? He is gonna karate chop any DL that gets close to him. But he just couldn't stay healthy. Nonsense. Tuas family has also had its share of criticism. Fame wont change the Tagovailoa family. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. He spent his rookie season alternating as a backup and starter before becoming the team's primary starter in 2021. After taking a sack during the second quarter, Tagovailoa hit the ground with his left elbow, back and back of his helmet.