Football doesn’t define me. It’s what I do [and] how I carry out my faith. — Troy Polamalu Faith Copy Share Image
I would say I'm more traditional than I am superstitious. I don't, for example, have to do things ritually before the game… — Troy Polamalu Am Copy Share Image
I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I think I… — Troy Polamalu Around Copy Share Image
God has control over everything, and obviously, everything to everyone is god-given. — Troy Polamalu Given 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 Able 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 Because Copy Share Image
Injury in general teaches you to appreciate every moment. I've had my share of injuries throughout my career. It's humbling. It gives… — Troy Polamalu Appreciate Copy Share Image
The Coca-Cola Mean Joe Greene ad is one of the most famous commercials of all time, so I was blown away when… — Troy Polamalu Ads 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 Athlete 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 Answers Copy Share Image
I don't feel that I need a tattoo to represent myself as a Samoan or a Christian. — Troy Polamalu Christian Copy Share Image
I love Hawaii. I really enjoy surfing in Oahu, and Waianae is such a great area. And Maui - I like Maui… — Troy Polamalu Area Copy Share Image
Football is pretty much played 16 times a year, where training is kind of a year-round thing. — Troy Polamalu Fitness Copy Share Image
Fighters are raised into MMA. It's more about what's internal, not what's God given. When you have a great fighter like Rickson… — Troy Polamalu Crafts Copy Share Image
In Pennsylvania, I love the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington. It's a scenic area. We also enjoy visiting the Laurel Highlands in… — Troy Polamalu Also Copy Share Image
After a training camp workout, my body is eager to replace nutrients and energy that are lost during the workout. It's best… — Troy Polamalu 30 minutes Copy Share Image
I became a millionaire overnight by signing a piece of paper. I made more money in that one second than my entire… — Troy Polamalu Became 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 Helping 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 Attracted 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 About Copy Share Image
I try to be passionate about every aspect of my life, how I love my wife, how I serve my wife, how… — Troy Polamalu About 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 About Copy Share Image
I am proud of my heritage and have happily taken advantage of every opportunity to educate my teammates and Steeler Nation about… — Troy Polamalu About Copy Share Image