We rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who plays at Alabama, as well. (@tuamaann_) on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:51pm PST. Tagovailoa finished that game 16-of-24 with 227 passing yards and four total touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. Tagovailoa's family has said it. He is as big as most starting QBs and bigger than some. If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. [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. Why? [60] His NFL appearance was the first for a left-handed quarterback since Kellen Moore in 2015. E-subscribe to Birmingham Christian Family. For us to be around my son Tua thats the main reason for the move, Galu told AL.com. [31], Tagovailoa began his junior season at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game with a victory against Duke in Atlanta. Particularly in the regular season. [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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, is more outgoing, having blossomed into a college star and first-round NFL draft pick after winning a national championship at. His uncle, Tuli Amosa, pastors a church in Hawaii. Tua also has 3 siblings: Taulia, Taysia, and Taylor Tagovailoa. Everyone goes to church and we are together teaching our children the importance of church and God. McDaniel . At best itll be a short news paragraph stating ex NFL QB in the news cycle one day and gone forever. Just trying to help myself.. 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. [79] The next week against the Baltimore Ravens, Tagovailoa threw for a career-high 469 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 4238 comeback win. Your brain needs time to heal after. I thought this when I first saw the concussion from being pushed by Bills linemen. Galu admitted that Tuas game-winning throw in the 2018 title game changed the lives of their family. I want my brother to be safe, but at the same time I know that he has a love and a passion for football. What are you going to do about it now? Tagovailoa said that experience reminded him that he can learn from his children. Tua Tagovailoa celebrates the 2018 national championship with his parents, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa. Following their loss, and with the Los Angeles Chargers defeating the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth consecutive year, and 18th time in 20 seasons. He is a young American NFL football . It shouldnt change us, and it shouldnt change what people think of us, he said. You dont see that with most players, so it seems like something that should be able to be worked on. 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. Looking to the Future. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. hornedhelmet says: At halftime of the 2018 national championship, Saban decided to put Tua into the game after Alabama was trailing. In the Tagovailoa family it was Tua's paternal grandfather, Seu"Papa" to his grandchildrenwho predicted Tua would grow into a football star. 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. He suffered at least two, and probably three, concussions during the 2022 season because his helmet struck the turf after being legally hit. [56], Tagovailoa signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $30 million, on May 11, 2020. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. Its called tumbling. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? He finished 26-of-31 with 336 passing yards and four touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. [57] He passed his physical with the team in July 2020 to begin training camp,[58] but was named the backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick to start the season.[59]. [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. February 22, 2023 at 6:40 pm If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. Tagovailoa completed 17 of 30 passes for 234 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins' 32 . Register now! Weve got a plan set up, Tua said. I think the motivation for me getting this far is my family. For him, I wish that he would hang it up, but thats his choice. 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. But there's a . Tagovailoa[2] was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, as the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Its a physical sport.. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa spoke to Reynolds ahead of the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Friday. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Since arriving from Hawaii in 2017, he has captivated the world with his rise in the college football landscape. I am also very thankful for our coaches and our coaching staff," Tagovailoa said. It means Tua plays not for himself, but for all who nurtured him. touchback6 says: 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: Now Ive heard everything, taking judo to learn to fall. [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. This . Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. Tua spent the majority of his freshman season as the backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts. Tuas parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, moved across the country to be with their son and are regulars at the Alabama football games. 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 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. Tagovailoa made his debut appearance in a Week 6 game against the New York Jets, coming in relief of Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter of a 240 win where he threw two passes for nine yards. If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who plays at Alabama, as well. Coming to Alabama. "We would like to thank all of the Alabama family and everyone across the world for the prayers and outpouring of love and support for our son and our family," the Tagovailoas said. Their parents were there for . People were so down on the guy that as soon as he was injured, he had to retire. 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. This is probably the difference in him having an NFL career or not, so I wish him the best in making progress on this. Were just regular people, and we dont need to be lifted up because of what Tuas doing. They also joined the Church of the Highlands, which Tua had discovered early in his move to Tuscaloosa and excitedly told his parents about. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. Football says: Photo Courtesy Tagovailoa Family Intertwined in the Tagovailoa's family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. 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. Even during the rough times, Tagovailoa has leaned on his support system at home. Two days later, older brother Tua won in his NFL starting debut. [86][87] After being a game-time decision for Week 4 on Thursday Night Football, Tagovailoa was cleared to start against the Cincinnati Bengals. 2023 Birmingham Christian Family Magazine. Galu Tagovailoa is abdicating a family responsibility for a personal one, to help ensure the dreams of Tua. His father powerlifted and . Its well documented that TB12 practiced how to fall when sacked. 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. Hopefully it does.When Tua is on his game,hes a pretty decent QB. Guess Im an expert. Ive always had a tremendous amount of heart for kids, but now that I have one of my own, you go home and the best thing is when you see them smile and laughing. Apply the same stanards to everyone, otherwise keep your opinion to yourself. Vatia, with its lush rainforests and limited development, isnt well known by outsiders. "We are a family and want to keep it as a family. [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. Head on a swivel coward. 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?? Tua is free to pursue what he wants. Cheryl Wray is a freelance writer who covers sports for the Alabama Media Group. Tua was known for his interest in football ever since he was a little kid. If it helps prevent concussions, then every team should include some level of training on this. Itd be a little harder, I think, because I wouldnt know what to do necessarily. For Tua, the challenge becomes avoiding further head injuries. Our parents were born there and they moved to Hawaii and raised all of us, Galu Tagovailoa told Saturday Down South in a 2019 feature on his family. Tua's parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa,. He spent his rookie season alternating as a backup and starter before becoming the team's primary starter in 2021. 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. Tua said in an ESPN College GameDay segment that his father used to punish him with a belt after bad performances on the gridiron. [80] The 21-point comeback was the first fourth-quarter comeback of 21+ points in 12 years. [3] In 2016, Tagovailoa played in the All-American Bowl,[8] and in his regular season threw for 2,669 passing yards with 27 passing touchdowns and seven interceptions. [14] In the next game, against SEC West rival Ole Miss, he recorded his first collegiate rushing touchdown in a 663 victory. [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. 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His head injuries must have been very serious. 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. Cannot say the same about Aaron Rogers, who wont even practice with his young wide receivers in the off season even though hes paid as well as anyone in the NFL. [85] After the game, the NFLPA suspected that the Dolphins might have violated concussion protocols by letting Tagovailoa back in the game and subsequently announced that they would launch an investigation. February 22, 2023 at 9:32 am At the same time, it didnt change us as a family. [88][89] He was discharged from the hospital later that night. When he woke up he asked me, Are you all right? Youre playing this sport understanding and knowing the precautions. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. [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? However, he experienced significant playing time due to a couple of blowout victories for the Crimson Tide. Tagovailoa isn't the only. While we all already know Tagovailoa the football player, who is Tua the person? It goes both ways, and we have to be accountable to God as well.. He led the team to its first 7-game winning streak since 1985. [13] On September 23, in a 590 victory against Vanderbilt, he got more playing time and recorded 103 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.