I've never thought about the end of my career. I've had this growing motto in my life to live day to day… — 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… — 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
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
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
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
What's really neat about the Orthodox church is that it's like walking back in time 2,000 years to the time of the… — 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
A demon, in a way, is a test of your faith. Because if you're doing God's work, there's no reason for any… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
Orthodoxy is like an abyss of beauty that's just endless. I have read the Bible many times. But after fasting, and being… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
I have developed a Samoan mentality. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field. — 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
You have the women sitting on the left and the men sitting on the right. Everything is to keep your mind focused… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
Whenever I do the sign of the cross, it always brings comfort in situations when you are faced with adversity and stress. — 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