Tua Tagovailoa was born on the 2nd of March, 1998. [61] During the team's bye week, Tagovailoa was named the starter for their Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. My guess is that Young will suffer many concussions and be thrown around like a rag doll in the NFL. So Tua comes from Seu. [111], In June 2020, Tagovailoa announced the establishment of a $300,000 scholarship endowment to benefit his high school, Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii. Really, after 2 concussions? [13] On September 23, in a 590 victory against Vanderbilt, he got more playing time and recorded 103 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. In a follow-up email from Jason last night, he pointed out that Tua is indeed working with Judo. And its clear hes moving forward with his career, hopeful that hell be able to avoid additional concussions in 2023. [55] As his college jersey number of 13 was retired by the Dolphins in honor of Dan Marino, Tagovailoa chose to wear number 1. 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. Looking to the Future. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. It shouldnt change us, and it shouldnt change what people think of us, he said. Tua Tagovailoa Siblings Tua has two younger sisters and one younger brother. His father powerlifted and . The foundation focuses its efforts in communities that have had the most prominent impact on Tua including Hawaii, Alabama, and Miami. Register now! Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's 4 youngsters. For him, I wish that he would hang it up, but thats his choice. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Right? Were just regular people, and we dont need to be lifted up because of what Tuas doing. He spoke to the media during a brief interview at a summer camp and expressed his displeasure at their meddling in his personal affairs. There are different grades of concussions. Since arriving from Hawaii in 2017, he has captivated the world with his rise in the college football landscape. Enjoy this story? Knowing how to fall helps a great deal. He finished 26-of-31 with 336 passing yards and four touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. Something went wrong. And I defeated Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris at the same time. 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. This is probably the difference in him having an NFL career or not, so I wish him the best in making progress on this. February 22, 2023 at 10:02 am. "I felt like 'okay, I'm going to make my son a lefty.". 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. Tagovailoa is not the one particular person affiliated with sports activities in his family. You just cant make this stuff up. Two days later, older brother Tua won in his NFL starting debut. [90] Two days later, the neurotrauma consultant who was involved in Tagovailoa's concussion check during the Bills game was fired. The former Crimson Tide running back admits he's right-hand dominant for everything else besides chucking footballs. I see you are unfamiliar with Judo. What are you going to do about it now? Tagovailoa said that experience reminded him that he can learn from his children. Not a member? 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. Everyone that bailed on Tua will once again have to eat some crow next year. These guys have played multiple sports their entire lives.. they know how to fall. Family and faith Christianity in particular are permeative in the Samoan tradition, and it's no different for the Tagovailoas. According to AL.com, Tua attended mass with Nick Saban on his Alabama recruiting visit. Mitch Morse has had six. [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. Tua Tagovailoa isn't the only member of his family with a love of football - younger brother Taulia is a quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins. - Mastering the act of falling without landing on or with the head makes physics being against him a moot point. RETIRE. 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. 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. Family and faith are everything, Galu (pronounced Na-loo) Tagovailoa said. Where is Tua Tagovailoa from? 2 Alabama Crushes Southern Miss. 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.. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad? [106][109] Two of Tagovailoa's cousins also play football: Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa plays on the defensive line on the Las Vegas Raiders while Adam Amosa-Tagovailoa played on the offensive line at Navy.[110]. [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 concussion he suffered against Green Bay happened because Tua didnt want to get dragged down on his bad hip and half-turned himself into a rag doll. [48], Tagovailoa was projected to be taken first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft until his season-ending injury led to LSU quarterback and 2019 Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow supplanting him as the draft's top prospect. Thank you to the state of Hawaii for the support over the years, the Tagovailoa family told KHON. If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. Kenny Pickett had 2 cincussions and how many peole said he needed to reitre as a result? 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?? Dont want to see you do it,too. The elder family members set the example that their lives should center on their Christian faith and relationships with one. 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. Taulia Tagovailoa scored five touchdowns and got his first win as a collegiate starter on Friday. He either didnt know how or didnt take the opportunity to protect himself in those situations. -- Tua Tagovailoa's family will settle in to watch Tua play in his second consecutive national championship game, but this time it is expected. A win win for everyone. His name is a record of this tradition, and it is a great honor that his grandfather, tasked with passing on ancestral legends and stories, asked that Tua be called this. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. And let's be honest, he deserves it. 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. [83] As a result of his historic performance, Tagovailoa was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2. Rich Roberts says: Galu steps in, explaining that in Samoan culture, it is a great honor to have your name known. Your brain needs time to heal after. Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. [60] His NFL appearance was the first for a left-handed quarterback since Kellen Moore in 2015. He started laughing and singing. 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. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. Just because its something you dont understand, doesnt mean its comical. [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. Whats he gonna do to avoid back injuries, though? According to Sports Illustrated, Tuas unique name came from his grandfather, and it was inspired by a bird that circled the Samoan Villages of Vatia and Aua. "We felt the unceasing prayer, and words can't express how overwhelming and uplifting that has been for us. Alabama will play this years title game on the West Coast, much closer to Hawaii. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. The following week, Tagovailoa missed the Dolphins' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans, as the Dolphins won 179. 1 dual-threat quarterback and No. Photo Courtesy Tagovailoa Family Intertwined in the Tagovailoa's family life is a reliance on religious values and church life. Its the worst game., A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? It will not help much on a football field, sorry. 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. His father powerlifted and taught himself how to coach football. You just cant make this stuff up. This article was originally published on October 20, 2020, and has been updated since. So have I. He fell straight back and hit the back of his head. When he woke up he asked me, Are you all right? Bryce Young is 511 (at best) and <200 lbs. Factors such as the severity and time in between will absolutely produce different outcomes, but you knew that before commenting. He can go 15-for-15 with four touchdowns, but when he throws a pick, its the worst game. When you get where youre going, dont forget to turn back around and help the next in line.. [66] In Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Tagovailoa threw for 94 yards and a touchdown before being benched in favor of Fitzpatrick again in the fourth quarter. Learning how to fall is a dumb excuse. Subscribe FREE and be the first to get our good news - delivered right to your inbox. "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. These things can happen. [44], In January 2020, Tagovailoa announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. Really hoping for a career ender for Milano. 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. Sound like hes trying to figure out how to maintain his professional career. 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during a press conference on Wednesday . His instincts were right. Tua Tagovailoa: Bio,Wiki And Family Details Of The American Football Quarterback. When Tua played this year, he was pretty good. Theres a reason why theres weight classes in any combat fighting sport. It wont work in every situation, but for those types where youre getting shoved and falling backwards, can help tremendously. You cant blame him for doing all he can to save health and his career, and learning judo tricks on how to fall should help him. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa spoke to Reynolds ahead of the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Friday. 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. It just seems like theres something about the way he falls where he goes limp, falls flat, and his head flops against the ground. The family released a statement to KHON 2 announcing the move. And good for Tua for being proactive and finding ways to protect himself. Just trying to help myself.. Who would have ever thought I would have been here, right now in this moment. Advertisement "I'm thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. Learn how your comment data is processed. We are a family and want to keep it as a family. [31], Tagovailoa began his junior season at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game with a victory against Duke in Atlanta. His younger brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, is a college football quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins. At halftime of the 2018 national championship, Saban decided to put Tua into the game after Alabama was trailing. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am You learn a lot through them, he said. Prior to the game, teams were 0711 when trailing by at least 21 points in the fourth quarter since 2011. Tagovailoa can be the best quarterback the school has had in decades. [103], On January 9, the Dolphins clinched the AFC's final playoff berth, and their first since 2016. Nah, those guys would destroy me in an instant. The Florio approved head coach is a threat to his players health as proven by last year. Whats next, taking lessons on how to throw the shot put once a week to learn how not to under throw every deep ball? All glory goes to God, Tua told ESPN (via AL.com). Exploring his faith, family history and Samoan roots, How Tua Tagovailoa's Hawaii roots prepped him for college success. But the trade-off was that he was able to find an opportunity to start and thrive elsewhere. Tua spent the majority of his freshman season as the backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. Its a simple fact. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. MORE: How Tua Tagovailoa's Hawaii roots prepped him for college success. In. 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Celebrate us. 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. Clearly shaping up to be a great quarterback like his brother, Taulia holds the Maryland single-season school record for completions and passing yards and a share of the touchdown record. [106] Tagovailoa is a Christian. . Its football. [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. [98] The next day, it was announced that Tagovailoa had entered concussion protocol after he was experiencing concussion symptoms he suffered in the game. Its a physical sport.. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WVTM-TV. Trade Tua and draft picks for Lamar Jackson. [39][40] Tagovailoa returned three weeks post-surgery to play in the 4641 loss to top-ranked LSU. 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. (@tuamaann_) on Dec 29, 2018 at 11:11pm PST. Sure you do. [16] On November 18, in a game against Mercer, he threw for three passing touchdowns in the 560 victory. Tagovailoa finished that game 16-of-24 with 227 passing yards and four total touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. Don't miss a story! But then you take a step back as parents and allow God to calm everything down and tell you, Thats life. Praying through the series kept me calm, Tua Tagovailoa said after his national championship-winning performance. Tua Tagovailoas family will settle in to watch Tua play in his second consecutive national championship game, but this time it is expected. [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. Or maybe his football coaches can teach him to throw the ball out of bounds. His name being known honors him, but it honors the elders in his family more. "It's very unique how having a child impacts how you see things differently in life. Even during the rough times, Tagovailoa has leaned on his support system at home. So, you know, thank God for that, and Id just like to thank my teammates and coach Saban for giving me the opportunity., Diane & Galu Tagovailoa, Tuas Parents: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. After his junior season was cut short by a hip injury, Tagovailoa was selected fifth overall by the Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft. [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. "It's the worst game.". Published: Apr. Tua orchestrated an impressive comeback, and after the game he credited his faith for keeping him calm under pressure. Plenty of other players had head injuries this year. The family have so far raised more than $21,500 . [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. [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. Hes his own worst enemy. I have a black belt in Judo. [62] On Tagovailoa's first career pass attempt as a starter, he was strip sacked by Aaron Donald. Hopefully Milano gets what he deserves this year and someone takes his knees out. [96] Tagovailoa would end up not participating in the Pro Bowl. Not a first choice of course, but it happens. BIOGRAPHY. Tua Tagovailoa celebrates the 2018 national championship with his parents, Diane and Galu Tagovailoa. Football says: Marcus Mariota is widely known for what he did at Oregon, and now in the NFL with the Titans. Were not running around thinking were special.. 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. [23] In the 627 victory over Ole Miss, he was 11-of-15 for 191 passing yards and two touchdowns to go along with 47 rushing yards. At best itll be a short news paragraph stating ex NFL QB in the news cycle one day and gone forever. ", "Tua Tagovailoa 'in the mix' for No. McDaniel . I thought this when I first saw the concussion from being pushed by Bills linemen. Those are two pillars of Tagovailoa's life, part of the way he was raised and the culture he calls his own. [99] On December 28, head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Tagovailoa suffered a concussion and was ruled out for the Dolphins Week 17 game against the New England Patriots, and then also ruled out for the season finale against the New York Jets.