THE COLLEGIAN
  • Home
  • News
  • On Campus
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
    • From the Editor
    • Meet the Team
    • Past Staff
    • Legal Statement

sports

Miami Dolphins Unveils Promising New Quarterback

11/9/2020

1 Comment

 
Rookie Tua Tagovailoa starts for the Dolphins in first season with the NFL, overcoming various injuries to make his debut. 

By Oliver Collins
Sports Reporter


​
Tua Tagovailoa  rose to become one of the most promising young quarterbacks in college football, continuing his draft stock even after tearing his ACL. Tagovailoa was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii and immediately received nationwide spotlights for his quick legs and lazar fast throws. It came as no surprise when decided to bring his talents to the most consistent college football teams, the University of Alabama. 

Just after his commitment to the college however, his childhood idol and grandfather, Seu Tagovailoa, passed away, bringing a great deal of depression upon Tua who debated continuing with football. Only after his father convinced him that the only way to carry on his grandfather's legacy was to continue with his football career did Tua set his mind straight with his work ethic on the field. In 2017 after Jalen Hurts and the Crimson Tide were blown, Tagovailoa took the reins leading Alabama to yet another national championship against Georgia. Tagovailoa didn’t stop there, taking the starting job the year after and keeping the team among the best in the U.S. 

In 2019 Tagovailoa suffered a series of injuries including a high ankle sprain, however he continued to play off and on throughout the season. In January 2020 Tagovailoa decided to forego the 2020 season and declare for the NFL draft where he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. 

As most players don’t start for their first NFL season automatically Tagovailoa was benched for Ryan Fitzpatrik until last week when he threw one touchdown and 102 yards, against the New York Jets. The Jets is a team that isn’t exactly top notch; this is a small challenge for someone of Tua’s talent. The young star played well and was a good sign for the Miami Dolphins fans there are out there. Although the remainder of the Dolphins quarterback depth chart is up in the air for this year it is obvious Tagovailoa will be a star when the time comes.

Tua Tagovailoa came from almost nothing, a background of pop warner in Hawaii, he showed great talent when it came to throwing the ball. His commitment to Alabama cemented him a career in the NFL where he will likely have large success. After his first game it’s clear to see why Tagovailoa went in the first round and it will be interesting how the rest of the season for him and the Dolphins will go.
1 Comment
Living in Miami link
11/20/2020 07:53:48 am

If you want to move to Miami, there are some key factors you should know. visit my profile to see what are such factors.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    STAFF

    Andrew Martinez Cabrera '26,
    Editor-in-Chief
    ​

    Drew Paxman '27,
    Associate Editor

    Archives

    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    December 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    May 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • News
  • On Campus
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
    • From the Editor
    • Meet the Team
    • Past Staff
    • Legal Statement