Alabama will play this years title game on the West Coast, much closer to Hawaii. Tagovailoa completed 17 of 30 passes for 234 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins' 32 . Looking to the Future. 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. love you both. Tua's parents, Galu and Diane Tagovailoa,. If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. On September 9, he made his collegiate debut against Fresno State in a home game at BryantDenny Stadium. Falling is one of the many key elements to mastering Jiu-Jitsu. Football says: Our family gets together and prays. I think the motivation for me getting this far is my family. But then you take a step back as parents and allow God to calm everything down and tell you, Thats life. Tua's younger brother, Taulia, played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide as well before transferring to the University of Maryland after 2019. His instincts were right. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. Tua also said that his dad was the final decision maker during his recruitment process. Tua now being referred too as Grasshopper in the 305! (@tuamaann_) on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:51pm PST. Taulia shares the challenges of missing his family back home, joining his new team at Thompson High School, and adapting to the higher caliber of football in, For Tua Tagovailoa, 'Ohana' takes on a much different meaning | College GameDay, Alabama Crimson Tide QB Tua Tagovailoas play is inspired by a single word, Ohana, which in his world, dictates a way of life. . hornedhelmet says: His uncle, Tuli Amosa, pastors a church in Hawaii. His head injuries must have been very serious. I would say I first off have to be thankful for my family, my parents, my siblings. Tua Tagovailoa, the oldest of Gala and Diane Tagovailoa,'s four children, loved playing football from an early age in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. No amount of chest compression can bring you back from a popped brain. February 22, 2023 at 4:58 pm 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. [13] On September 23, in a 590 victory against Vanderbilt, he got more playing time and recorded 103 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. [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. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. Its like nothing that Ive experienced. It shouldnt change us, and it shouldnt change what people think of us, he said. Look at all the plays last season where he suffered concussions. The family released a statement to KHON 2 announcing the move. You can tell where his thoughts are at, and he is like 10 years ahead of his age right now, which is an awesome thing.. 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.. Tagovailoa's family has said it. 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: 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. but Florio has to stop calling tua great in 2022, he had a very good year but was not available enough to help his team make the playoffs so even if he was great but you dont make the playoffs does that really matter. 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. Since arriving from Hawaii in 2017, he has captivated the world with his rise in the college football landscape. Youve got enough money.. why risk permanent injury? You might not be able to tell by the way he slings the pigskin, but Tua Tagovailoa was actually born a natural right-hander. When you get where youre going, dont forget to turn back around and help the next in line.. Maybe the franchise should turn to improving the offensive line? February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am These things can happen. 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. And its clear hes moving forward with his career, hopeful that hell be able to avoid additional concussions in 2023. He left his name all over the program record books, tallying more than 7,400 passing yards, 87 touchdown passes and just 11 interceptions over three seasons. Theres just a big lack of knowledge with our culture compared to other peoples culture," Tagovailoa said. That's part of the reason Tagovailoa became such a likable superstar at Alabama, the likes of which the school hadn't seen before. "Having been around cousins that have had kids that were boys, it kind of makes it a little easier that I have a boy myself with my wife. Really, after 2 concussions? Marcus Mariota is widely known for what he did at Oregon, and now in the NFL with the Titans. You just cant. Its a simple fact. Tua was known for his interest in football ever since he was a little kid. Tagovailoa was deemed a four-star recruit during the 2017 recruiting cycle and was ranked the top high school prospect in the state of Hawaii. 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. Two days later, older brother Tua won in his NFL starting debut. 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. That wasn't limited to sports, either. Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks on from the field during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium. [28] While recovering from the high ankle sprain he suffered during the SEC Championship against Georgia, Tagovailoa put on a nearly flawless offensive performance against Oklahoma in the 2018 Orange Bowl (24-of-27 with 318 yards passing, four touchdowns and no interceptions) to lead the Tide to their fourth consecutive CFP National Championship appearance. Your brain needs time to heal after. - 2 LSU past No. He also has two sisters. But his parents seem to have made his intentions for 2023 pretty clear. The following week set the tone for the rest of the season, as he completed 27 of 33 passes for 273 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception as the Dolphins beat the New York Jets 2417. "We are a family and want to keep it as a family. Tua Tagovailoa was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. 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. Tuatagovailoa Net Worth Tua Tagovailoa Family And Childhood Tagovailoa is the eldest of Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's four children. Both Tua and Taulia Tagovailoa are devout Christians, and were raised to respect their parents, elders and spiritual mentors. Im very thankful for my wife. He was punished for bad grades as well. You must be logged in to leave a comment. [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]. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. 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. 497", "Tua Tagovailoa's 4 TDs Lead No. So Tua comes from Seu. Who would have ever thought I would have been here, right now in this moment. You just cant make this stuff up. Yes there is a skillset to falling without injury. He missed out on any national championships bisecting triumphant campaigns in both 2018 and 2020. Tua spent the majority of his freshman season as the backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts. 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Judo can definitely teach you how to fall safely. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. All Rights Reserved. Tua said in an ESPN College GameDay segment that his father used to punish him with a belt after bad performances on the gridiron. 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 also has 3 siblings: Taulia, Taysia, and Taylor Tagovailoa. He has to figure out how to protect himself, whether its finding a way to avoid those hits or, as hes doing, finding a way to take those hits without hitting his head.. [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. He can go 15-for-15 with four touchdowns, but when he throws a pick, its the worst game. [16] On November 18, in a game against Mercer, he threw for three passing touchdowns in the 560 victory. He fell straight back and hit the back of his head. Looking at the situation more broadly, Jason Morris seems to be right. 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. His attitude is very positive. Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the best passer to ever don the crimson and white, and that's not even a question. The only left-handed person in his family, Galu also taught Tua to use his left hand, even though though he is naturally right hand-dominant. Being close to their son was the only decision they felt comfortable making. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. I think we can all appreciate that. And good for Tua for being proactive and finding ways to protect himself. When Tua threw that ball, it changed everything, Galu explained to Bleacher Report. The Miami Dolphins hired Mike McDaniel as their head coach on February 6, 2022. Just because its something you dont understand, doesnt mean its comical. He put on a show for his parents in his first ever start, too. Culture is different everywhere. Family Life His parents' names are Diane and Galu. NONE! According to AL.com, Tua attended mass with Nick Saban on his Alabama recruiting visit. 1 Alabama rolls", "Tagovailoa throws 4 TD as No. The foundation focuses its efforts in communities that have had the most prominent impact on Tua including Hawaii, Alabama, and Miami. [94] Tagovailoa returned in Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football, where he threw for 261 yards and a touchdown in the 1610 win. Ive said in multiple comments on PFT that Tua needs some kind of help or coaching in how to fall differently, but no one else was saying this, so I figured it would never actually happen. Coming to Alabama. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. With Tuas brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, heading to Alabama next season, Galu and Diane will be driving to Tuscaloosa for a few more years. This . The language and traditional customs. Family and faith are everything, Galu (pronounced Na-loo) Tagovailoa said. Tua is one of Galu and Diane Tagovailoa's four children. 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). Smith runs second-fastest 40 by DL since 03, Saleh compares Carr to Stafford pre-Rams trade, Allen to be ready to roll for offseason program, How to maximize leverage of No. Tagovailoa also led the league in passer rating and passing average. [5], As a child, his main inspiration was his grandfather Seu Tagovailoa. Teach simeone how to fall ? Tua was said to have grown up with an intense interest in football. Do not celebrate Tua, he says. I feel for his family. 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during a press conference on Wednesday . He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who performs at Alabama, as properly. [33] In his third game of the season, a victory against South Carolina, Tagovailoa finished 28-of-36 with 444 passing yards and five touchdowns. The . My guess is that Young will suffer many concussions and be thrown around like a rag doll in the NFL. 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. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. February 22, 2023 at 10:02 am.