People call me crazy and a madman. Even 'Tasmanian Devil.' I'd rather be called the 'Tasmanian Angel.' — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
The greatest joy I get is setting up plays for somebody else. I take a lot of pride in helping other people… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
People are paralyzed on a football field. People die. You just never know when it's going to be your last moment. I… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
There's so much built-up camaraderie and sacrifice, and football is such a tough man's game. I think that's why it's so popular.… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
Some days I'm just flipping through the iPod trying to get pumped, some days I don't want to listen to anything and… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
As a football player, you just deal with injuries. It's all part of the football game. I've dealt with injuries as much… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
There are very few sports where you can find that tranquility. Some people find that in golf, but when you're in the… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
People have this idea that the more pious and devout I am, the more successful I am. Which is very dangerous. If… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
I didn't grow up around my father. I didn't really grow up around my mother, either. I was raised by a community… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
When people say that you kind of just get - you know, just feel like a little buzzed or dazed or had… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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.… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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.… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
My parents separated before I was 1 year old. I moved in with my aunt and uncle when I was in fourth grade. I… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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 -… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
My wife is Greek. I was a non-denomination Christian before we got married. — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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.… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
Being patient ... and not becoming too stressed out over the big plays, those are the things to remember. — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
