Troy Polamalu

Probably the label 'Jesus freak' is fine with me. Because I know who I am.

— Troy Polamalu

Football doesn’t define me. It’s what I do [and] how I carry out my faith.

— Troy Polamalu

My best vacation memory is getting barreled at the beach in Hawaii.

— Troy Polamalu

When I cook, it's something nobody else would enjoy.

— Troy Polamalu

I do have a trophy room. It's in my attic in boxes.

— Troy Polamalu

My wife is Greek. I was a non-denomination Christian before we got married.

— Troy Polamalu

My hair has become part of my identity; it's almost an appendage to me.

— Troy Polamalu

When I'm done playing football, I just might be the couch potato dad.

— Troy Polamalu

Whenever I do the sign of the cross, it always brings comfort in situations when you are faced with adversity and stress.

— Troy Polamalu

I love Hawaii. I really enjoy surfing in Oahu, and Waianae is such a great area. And Maui - I like Maui…

— Troy Polamalu

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

Football is pretty much played 16 times a year, where training is kind of a year-round thing.

— Troy Polamalu

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

I take pride in my life-my wife, my family. I try my best not to have football define the person that I…

— Troy Polamalu

I became a millionaire overnight by signing a piece of paper. I made more money in that one second than my entire…

— Troy Polamalu

I have developed a Samoan mentality. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field.

— Troy Polamalu

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

I think that's a struggle of every Christian, to be able to get to that point where they're in constant prayer with…

— 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…

— Troy Polamalu

I have read the Bible many times. But after fasting, and being baptized Orthodox, it's like reading a whole new Bible. You…

— Troy Polamalu

There's so much that I like about Pittsburgh, actually. The cultural district and museums are wonderful, and I encourage everyone to check…

— Troy Polamalu

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

I am proud of my heritage and have happily taken advantage of every opportunity to educate my teammates and Steeler Nation about…

— Troy Polamalu

I love to create this green juice shake made from kale, spinach, cucumber and wheatgrass. The nutrients in the juice help me…

— Troy Polamalu

I grew up as a kind of nondenominational Christian. I have two uncles who are Baptist ministers. I went to a Samoan…

— Troy Polamalu

It takes a tremendous amount of skill to be a football player. And some of these guys have enough skills to do…

— Troy Polamalu

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

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

Three English bulldogs count for one kid.

— Troy Polamalu

Material things aren't important to me.

— Troy Polamalu

Any time you can squeeze out the opportunity to get better, you should.

— Troy Polamalu

I always try to sacrifice my body for the team.

— Troy Polamalu

We're a road team. We're the Pittsburgh Steelers. We have fans everywhere.

— Troy Polamalu

The greatest thing for me football-wise is that it's a test of will.

— Troy Polamalu

I've always been a very self-aware person.

— Troy Polamalu

Orthodox chanting is non-emotional, it's very monotone,

— Troy Polamalu

The barefoot component of my training is about strengthening the toes.

— Troy Polamalu

When I let my hair down, I just let it down. It's more comfortable in my helmet.

— Troy Polamalu

People call me crazy and a madman. Even 'Tasmanian Devil.' I'd rather be called the 'Tasmanian Angel.'

— Troy Polamalu

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