America needs football. It's a real blue-collar sport; it's played with a blue-collar mentality, a mentality that's the backbone of this country. — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
Our sport is not made for anybody to be able to play it, especially at the NFL level, so there's obviously some… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
I try to take what's given to me and then mold it to be a better football player. — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
Playing professional sports, it's important to eat healthy and take care of your body. In the offseason, rest is really important to… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
I don't look at football as a violent, barbaric sport. It's a very spiritual sport, especially for someone facing the challenges during… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
I've never been a fan of individual awards because football is such a team sport. There's so many things that goes into… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
My joy in my life comes from my strength in my life and in my experience with God. That cannot be separated… — 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… — 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
I really enjoy surfing a lot. It's an awesome sport. With surfing there are no mind games versus Peyton Manning, or versus… — 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… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
I've been surfing for a couple years, in the offseason in California and in Hawaii. I'm not very good, but it's just… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
It takes a tremendous amount of skill to be a football player. And some of these guys have enough skills to do… — 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
