Troy Polamalu

Quotes

• “Pride is tough. You go to high school, and its 'pride,' 'courage;' it's all these types of words that we use to motivate...”
• “I don't look at football as a violent, barbaric sport. It's a very spiritual sport, especially for someone facing the ch...”
• “There are times I am happy. There are times I am sad. But I always try to separate emotion from the need to reach for so...”
• “All of my Polynesian counterparts in the NFL with roots in American Samoa understand how the values embedded in our Sout...”
• “If you don't eat right as an athlete, you'll get tired and won't be as sharp. It's simple to drink sodas and sports drin...”
• “I've never really been aware of what is said about me, whether it's positive or negative. I ignore it. I've always had t...”
• “I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I think I had the wisdom as a ch...”
• “Playing professional sports, it's important to eat healthy and take care of your body. In the offseason, rest is really ...”
• “My best vacation memory is getting barreled at the beach in Hawaii.”