Particularly in the regular season. Mastering the act of falling without landing on or with the head makes physics being against him a moot point. I have a black belt in Judo. 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. Its me carrying my familys name and everyone whos helped me be who I am today, he said at a press conference announcing that hed forego his senior year to enter the draft. He was known to sleep with a football in his arm every single night as a small child. [26] In the next game against Arkansas, he had more passing touchdowns than incompletions as he went 10-of-13 for 334 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the 6531 victory. But for Tua in particular, its not. 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. No one is wondering if any of these will retire He brings recognition and honor to a sacred space. Mitch Morse has had six. [72] The Dolphins lost two additional games to the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills to drop their record to 17. [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. 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. It becomes instinct. Really hoping for a career ender for Milano. Just trying to help myself.. AL.com captured video of him performing a traditional Samoan dance called the Tauluga in June 2018. Alabama will play this years title game on the West Coast, much closer to Hawaii. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad? No amount of chest compression can bring you back from a popped brain. We have total faith in God's plan for Tua, and we know his plan is never wrong. [27] Following the regular season, he finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, but he won the Walter Camp Award and Maxwell Award for 2018, both awarded to the top player in college football. Teach simeone how to fall ? Bicycle helmets have a point on the back to help with impact. According to AL.com, Tua attended mass with Nick Saban on his Alabama recruiting visit. Then as soon as he was injured, they could not wait to pile on and call for his retirement under th guise of looking out for his wellbeing. 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. Football says: You just cant. 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. Tagovailoa brothers will share the spotlight in Maryland. God's grace, mercy, love and faithfulness in our lives has never been more evident, despite this setback.". Didnt Tee Higgins and Kenny Pickett have the same number of concussions this season. He missed out on any national championships bisecting triumphant campaigns in both 2018 and 2020. 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. Puck up his 5th yr option and see if his black belt helps him last thru a season. Kenny Pickett had 2 cincussions and how many peole said he needed to reitre as a result? Celebrate Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa. His head injuries must have been very serious. [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. [16] On November 18, in a game against Mercer, he threw for three passing touchdowns in the 560 victory. Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: es.pn/YouTubeTV ESPN, TUA | Homecoming Part 2: How faith in God, and a prophecy, led Tua Tagovialoa to a National Title, During their trip home to Hawaii in May, the Tagovailoas attend regular Sunday morning services at their hometown church, Message of Peace. An ESPN College Gameday segment had an interview with Tuas parents discussing what would happen if Tua had a bad game when he was growing up in Hawaii. Theres a reason why theres weight classes in any combat fighting sport. Its the best thing in the world. Yes there is a skillset to falling without injury. February 22, 2023 at 4:58 pm When he woke up he asked me, Are you all right? His parents have been instrumental in his success thus far. However, the NFL/Dolphins arent required to enable said pursuits. If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. (@tuamaann_) on Dec 29, 2018 at 11:11pm PST. . The elder family members set the example that their lives should center on their Christian faith and relationships with one. 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. [61] During the team's bye week, Tagovailoa was named the starter for their Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Spoke with my girlfriend this season that most football players rely on pads/helmets, and dont know how to fall properly. He was punished for bad grades as well. being as florio says great for half the seaon is not gonna make it for tus, pick up the 5th yr option as a tryout for him long term, but no way give him an extension. Tua Tagovailoa's age is 24. I alway root for Tua. That was particularly evident in January 2018, when Tagovailoa fresh off leading Alabama to a comeback win over Georgia in the 2018 College Football Playoff championship game gave a postgame interview with ESPN's Maria Taylor: Another significant part of Samoan culture is music and dancing. You teach people to be less reckless. [15] In the annual rivalry game against Tennessee, he finished with 134 passing yards, one passing touchdown, one interception, and one rushing touchdown in the 457 victory. After Tagovailoa won the starting quarterback battle against Jalen Hurts and ran out onto the field in the 'Tide's 2018 season opening football game against Louisville, the couple shared a proud moment. 2 Alabama Crushes Southern Miss. 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. February 22, 2023 at 10:02 am. . [63] In Week 11 against the Denver Broncos, Tagovailoa threw for 83 yards and a touchdown before being replaced by Ryan Fitzpatrick early in the fourth quarter with the Broncos leading 2010. I would say I first off have to be thankful for my family, my parents, my siblings. Taylor Tagovailoa and Taysia Tagovailoa are his sisters' names. February 22, 2023 at 6:40 pm 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. He finished the game 14-of-24 for 166 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and one interception, along with 27 rushing yards on 12 attempts. Learn more about Tuas parents and family. Thats quite a big difference from a fall. The Dolphins have a contender and they should be looking at one of the free agents available. Tua was known for his interest in football ever since he was a little kid. [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. Im thankful for a lot of things, very thankful for a lot of things. The couple settled in Ewa Beach, a small city on the island of Oahu and raised their children amongst a large extended biological and church family. Tua Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, where he was a standout quarterback at Saint Louis School. [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. Rotowire Dec 17, 2022. And actually, after his latest concussion, a lot of people were indeed wondering if and when he would retire. And, at some point, his next concussion will be the one that will prevent doctors from clearing him to play again. Nah, those guys would destroy me in an instant. Weddings, funerals, its not lost. I hate see a young players career cut short. MortimerInMiami says: Really, after 2 concussions? Not a terrible idea at all. He takes that acceptance seriously, he said, and challenges everyone in his family to be real and true in their dealings with othersespecially the Tide faithful. The Tua-haters had to say the were wrong in the beggining of the year and it really stung. hornedhelmet says: People were so down on the guy that as soon as he was injured, he had to retire. Tuas family has also had its share of criticism. [64] Tagovailoa jammed his thumb in practice prior to a Week 12 game against the Jets and missed the game. Galu admitted that Tuas game-winning throw in the 2018 title game changed the lives of their family. You learn a lot through them, he said. morses 6 concussions have been over several years. While they're lucky enough to have two children play college football, they seem as humble as humanly possible. [103], On January 9, the Dolphins clinched the AFC's final playoff berth, and their first since 2016. Im very thankful for my wife. I do have a lot of family members, but if you could ask anyone in here if they can name 400 people, I dont think anyone could even name 100 off the top of their head, Tua told Sports Illustrated. 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. [46][47] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication studies in August 2020. [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. I think the motivation for me getting this far is my family. [97], Against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day, Tagovailoa threw for 310 yards, and a touchdown, but threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter, including the game-losing one to Rasul Douglas in the 2620 loss. And let's be honest, he deserves it. 5184 Caldwell Mill Road Suite 204-196Hoover, AL35244. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. [43][44] He was carted off the field and flown to a Birmingham hospital before undergoing surgery in Houston two days later. He was so named after a sports-fanatic uncle who once reportedly tipped the scales at 500 pounds. Tua for his health should retire, but I get it having to play for his finances. When Tua enrolled at the University of Alabama, Taulia played football at nearby Thompson High School. The culture never left. 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. And if the teams arent doing it, maybe players should be doing it on their own. My wife cried, seeing him support us and support his team and brother and family. -- Its the worst game., A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? Learn how your comment data is processed. And its clear hes moving forward with his career, hopeful that hell be able to avoid additional concussions in 2023. 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. I cant teach someone for free how not to hit there head in the nfl . [95] The next week against the Detroit Lions, Tagovailoa threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes in the 3127 win.