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title: "4 Field Quotes By Troy Polamalu"
description: "4 Field quotes by Troy Polamalu. Plus more from Troy Polamalu and more Field sayings from other authors."
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> [There's rule changes every year. I do wish, however, that the NFL did have a voice from the players' side, whether it's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/there-s-rule-changes-every-year-i-do-wish-however-that-the-nfl-did/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8f/troy-polamalu-7387_because_there-s-rule-changes-every-year-i-do-wis_483796.png)

> [People are paralyzed on a football field. People die. You just never know when it's going to be your last moment. I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/people-are-paralyzed-on-a-football-field-people-die-you-just-never/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e5/troy-polamalu-7387_because_people-are-paralyzed-on-a-football-field_1198423.png)

> [I have developed a Samoan mentality. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/i-have-developed-a-samoan-mentality-you-have-to-be-a-gentleman/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fc4/troy-polamalu-7387_developed_i-have-developed-a-samoan-mentality-you_2428916.png)

> [On the field is a place where you can just let it loose and react to everything with violence.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/on-the-field-is-a-place-where-you-can-just-let-it-loose-and-react-to/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

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## Other authors on Field

## More by Troy Polamalu

> [I really enjoy surfing a lot. It's an awesome sport. With surfing there are no mind games versus Peyton Manning, or versus anyone else.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/i-really-enjoy-surfing-a-lot-it-s-an-awesome-sport-with-surfing-there/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [I've never thought about the end of my career. I've had this growing motto in my life to live day to day - and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/i-ve-never-thought-about-the-end-of-my-career-i-ve-had-this-growing/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [Pride is tough. You go to high school, and its 'pride,' 'courage;' it's all these types of words that we use to motivate us.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/pride-is-tough-you-go-to-high-school-and-its-pride-courage-it-s-all/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [My parents separated before I was 1 year old. I moved in with my aunt and uncle when I was in fourth grade. I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/my-parents-separated-before-i-was-1-year-old-i-moved-in-with-my-aunt/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [I think it's important to cross train. Surfing is a good cross training sport for your shoulders. I don't think I know of any…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/i-think-it-s-important-to-cross-train-surfing-is-a-good-cross/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/i-am-a-national-football-league-player-of-american-samoan-heritage/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [Three English bulldogs count for one kid.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/three-english-bulldogs-count-for-one-kid/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [I think that's a struggle of every Christian, to be able to get to that point where they're in constant prayer with God -…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/i-think-that-s-a-struggle-of-every-christian-to-be-able-to-get-to/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [As a football player, you just deal with injuries. It's all part of the football game. I've dealt with injuries as much as everybody…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/as-a-football-player-you-just-deal-with-injuries-it-s-all-part-of-the/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [My wife is Greek. I was a non-denomination Christian before we got married.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/my-wife-is-greek-i-was-a-non-denomination-christian-before-we-got/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [The best thing about football for me is the reacting. It's a lot of instincts. But training, for me, it's more for the meditating.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/the-best-thing-about-football-for-me-is-the-reacting-it-s-a-lot-of/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [Being patient ... and not becoming too stressed out over the big plays, those are the things to remember.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/being-patient-and-not-becoming-too-stressed-out-over-the-big-plays/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [I've always been fascinated by the military, the discipline they have and the sacrifices they make to defend the country. It's something I've always…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/i-ve-always-been-fascinated-by-the-military-the-discipline-they-have/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [The barefoot component of my training is about strengthening the toes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/the-barefoot-component-of-my-training-is-about-strengthening-the-toes/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

> [People have this idea that the more pious and devout I am, the more successful I am. Which is very dangerous. If you look…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-polamalu/people-have-this-idea-that-the-more-pious-and-devout-i-am-the-more/)

[Troy Polamalu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-polamalu/)

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