At the same time, it didnt change us as a family. While they're lucky enough to have two children play college football, they seem as humble as humanly possible. That wasn't limited to sports, either. [56], Tagovailoa signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $30 million, on May 11, 2020. The public conversation keeps going on anyway over what the Dolphins may do. 2 Alabama Crushes Southern Miss. I think we can all appreciate that. It's almost amazing he didn't win a Heisman Trophy during his NCAA career considering all that he achieved. Our family gets together and prays. When hes 45 hes going to be a mess. 1 dual-threat quarterback recruit in the class of 2017; it then followed closely his journey to select a college destination. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. There's a bigger question by now over giving Tagovailoa . When he woke up he asked me, Are you all right? (@tuamaann_) on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:51pm PST. The guy has thick skin and hes a great teammate. You cant prevent dirty players like Matt Milano from taking cheap shots so it might be futile. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. -- 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. Tua Tagovailoa's age is 24. General . 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. I binge-watched Cobra Kai last evening and Im fine. When Tua threw that ball, it changed everything, Galu explained to Bleacher Report. His younger brother, Taulia, currently acts as a quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins football team after transferring from the Alabama Crimson Tide team. 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. How about just admitting that your small stature is a hindrance. Tagovailoa led the Dolphins to a Week 1 win over the rival Patriots. They also joined the Church of the Highlands, which Tua had discovered early in his move to Tuscaloosa and excitedly told his parents about. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad? This is probably the difference in him having an NFL career or not, so I wish him the best in making progress on this. He put on a show for his parents in his first ever start, too. Tagovailoa finished that game 16-of-24 with 227 passing yards and four total touchdowns before sitting out the fourth quarter. 1 Alabama beats Arkansas 6531", "Alabama QB Tagovailoa wins Walter Camp Award", "Tua Tagovailoa, Xavier McKinney named MVPs of Orange Bowl", "College Football Championship - Clemson vs Alabama Box Score, January 7, 2019", "Stat pack: Putting Tua Tagovailoa's record-setting passer rating in perspective", "Alabama's offense starts slow, can't run it, but Tua is still Tua", "New Mexico State at Alabama Box Score, September 7, 2019", "Tua Tagovailoa has career day in South Carolina, resets Alabama record book", "Tua Tagovailoa Throws 5 TDs, No. The problem is that, right or wrong, Tua has become the face of head injuries in football. [3] During Pop Warner games when he was eight years old, when his peers could typically throw a football little more than 10 yards, he routinely threw passes of more than 30 yards. [108] As of 2022[update], he is the only starting left-handed quarterback in the NFL. Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the best passer to ever don the crimson and white, and that's not even a question. Its the best thing in the world. [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. Such is life in the spotlight when you are an Alabama quarterback. [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. Alabama will play this years title game on the West Coast, much closer to Hawaii. We rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us. Taylor Tagovailoa and Taysia Tagovailoa are his sisters' names. Ive had all the information that I need to move forward with the decision that I made with me and my wife and my family, Tagovailoa told Yahoo Sports during Super Bowl week. His younger brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, is a college football quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins. [3] If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. 3 Alabama in 4641 thriller", "Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa dislocates hip, will miss remainder of the season", "Tua Tagovailoa injury timeline: What's next, dates to know and the big NFL draft question", "Two Months After Surgery, Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Enters 2020 NFL Draft", "Where Tua Tagovailoa's career stands in Alabama record book", "Tua Tagovailoa graduates from University of Alabama", "2020 NFL Draft: Wonderlic test scores revealed, Tua Tagovailoa ranks lowest among quarterbacks, per report", "Tua Tagovailoa Draft and Combine Prospect Profile", "This former NFL player thinks Dolphins' 'Tank for Tua' plan 'is a joke', "2020 NFL Draft Prop Bet: When Will Tua Tagovailoa Be Taken? I thought this when I first saw the concussion from being pushed by Bills linemen. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who plays at Alabama, as well. The foundation focuses its efforts in communities that have had the most prominent impact on Tua including Hawaii, Alabama, and Miami. 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. 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. Galu confirmed the news on. 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. Martial arts will absolutely help him, Ive been studying for years. 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Praying through the series kept me calm, Tua Tagovailoa said after his national championship-winning performance. [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. Yes there is a skillset to falling without injury. 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. [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. And we remind him about that, and also realize that we need to do the same thing. ", "I was tough. [106] Tagovailoa is a Christian. Would love your thoughts, please comment. While we all already know Tagovailoa the football player, who is Tua the person? Hey all you guys pointing to other players that have had multiple concussions suggesting if its ok for them to have that happen its ok for Tua, how about its not ok for any of them? maybe he should work on strengthening his neck so his head doesnt look like a ragdolls when he is thrown down. Tua Tagovailoa, the oldest of Gala and Diane Tagovailoa,'s four children, loved playing football from an early age in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. [32] The second game of the season was a home opener victory against New Mexico State. Actually, I got rag dolled more than a few times in Judo competitions. [16] On November 18, in a game against Mercer, he threw for three passing touchdowns in the 560 victory. The New York Post shared a photo of. "Everyone has their opinion," Taulia Tagovailoa said. She is the coordinator of the Southern Christian Writers Conference. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel revealed team is unsure on Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option 2 / 3 Tagovailoa is set to enter the fourth and final year of his rookie contract if option is declined If you get blindsided or quickly thrown to the ground learning how to fall is useless. He is as big as most starting QBs and bigger than some. His instincts were right. It cant hurt and maybe they can practice Can you snatch the football from my hand routine. Celebrate us. Its time people get what they deserve. 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. I dont know what Id do if I had a girl. 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. Just because its something you dont understand, doesnt mean its comical. Tua Tagovailoa's now-legendary introduction to the college football world came with everything on the line. 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. Its hard to picture doing it while holding on to a football though. Tua, and his new wife, Annah Gore, have remained private with their relationship. [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. February 22, 2023 at 10:37 am Thats what the move is about.. He never had 3 in a single season. The thought is that it might train him to protect his head from intense contact and help to prevent additional concussions. I was so surprised to see him at our youth Bible gathering, but thats just who he is, Tuli explained to AL.com. At Message of Peace Church in Ewa Beach, where Tuas aunt and uncle serve as pastors, the Tagovailoa family raised their children on the values of Christ. But for Tua in particular, its not. I have a headache, but thats probably from the beer.. Smart. [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.