God has control over everything, and obviously, everything to everyone is god-given. — Troy Polamalu Control Copy Share Image
Being compared to the greatest-ever safety is pretty ridiculous. I continue to work toward that, but I'm not there and I know… — 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
On the field is a place where you can just let it loose and react to everything with violence. — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
A big hit is all part of the game. If you want to make a lot of big hits, you forget about… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
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 America Copy Share Image
Some of us might not understand why LeBron James is the way he is, but fortunately he found his great craft in… — Troy Polamalu Crafts Copy Share Image
It's the perfect environment for prayer. Chanting in Greek... is like a beautiful opera, but way better. — Troy Polamalu Beautiful 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… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
In football, you're taught to react by being aggressive, taught to react with violence. If you can't separate that on the field… — 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 Athlete 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… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
I work barefooted on balance plates. I do explosive squats on balance surfaces that your body has to use muscles it's not… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
All of my Polynesian counterparts in the NFL with roots in American Samoa understand how the values embedded in our South Pacific… — 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
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 Abyss 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 know where I'm supposed to be at the time of the snap. Now, where the play dictates I'm going to go… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
It's important for me to have strong hair in case someone pulls it and tries to rip it all out. — 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
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
I think that's one of the great things about the Pittsburgh Steelers - we're not a big free-agent team. We build guys… — 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
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 don't think I have a split personality. I believe the same person I am on the field is the same person… — 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
I love the atmosphere football brings; I love being around my teammates; I love the struggle in football. I love the fact… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
Throughout history, every great warrior-the Greeks, the Samurais, the American Indians, the Mongolians, you name it-had long hair and would dress it… — Troy Polamalu American indian 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 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
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've always been fascinated by the military, the discipline they have and the sacrifices they make to defend the country. It's something… — Troy Polamalu 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 Copy Share Image
I've never really been aware of what is said about me, whether it's positive or negative. I ignore it. I've always had… — Troy Polamalu Copy Share Image
There's rule changes every year. I do wish, however, that the NFL did have a voice from the players' side, whether it's… — 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
As a territory, American Samoa has no representation in the U.S. Senate, and we Samoans lost a respected and powerful ally with… — Troy Polamalu Allies 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'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
