I don't feel that I need a tattoo to represent myself as a Samoan or a Christian. Troy Polamalu More Quotes by Troy Polamalu More Quotes From Troy Polamalu Any time you can squeeze out the opportunity to get better, you should. Troy Polamalu get-better should opportunity 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 the mind-set: 'No one can challenge me better than myself.' Troy Polamalu challenges mind negative I love the atmosphere football brings; I love being around my teammates; I love the struggle in football. I love the fact that it is a part of my life. I don't look at it as any more important or less important as any other part of my life. Troy Polamalu struggle love-is football God has control over everything, and obviously, everything to everyone is god-given. Troy Polamalu given Injury in general teaches you to appreciate every moment. I've had my share of injuries throughout my career. It's humbling. It gives you perspective. No matter how many times I've been hurt, I've learned from that injury and come back even more humble. Troy Polamalu careers hurt humble Probably the label 'Jesus freak' is fine with me. Because I know who I am. Troy Polamalu labels who-i-am jesus There are times I am happy. There are times I am sad. But I always try to separate emotion from the need to reach for something stronger, deeper. And then no matter the emotion, I can reach for a stability that helps me accomplish what is the goal. Troy Polamalu stronger goal trying A big hit is all part of the game. If you want to make a lot of big hits, you forget about the one you just made and move onto the next one. Troy Polamalu games want moving I've never been a fan of individual awards because football is such a team sport. There's so many things that goes into making plays. It's about teammates trusting one another and working together. Troy Polamalu team football sports When I'm done playing football, I just might be the couch potato dad. Troy Polamalu dad done football 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 demon to do anything to you. Troy Polamalu demon tests way Some of us might not understand why LeBron James is the way he is, but fortunately he found his great craft in life. Troy Polamalu crafts might way I have developed a Samoan mentality. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field. Troy Polamalu mentality gentleman fields There's so much that I like about Pittsburgh, actually. The cultural district and museums are wonderful, and I encourage everyone to check them out. And the food is excellent, too! Troy Polamalu pittsburgh wonderful museums I don't think I have a split personality. I believe the same person I am on the field is the same person I am at home - passionate about everything I do, whether it's reading a Bible or just hanging out with my wife. Troy Polamalu reading bible believe I always try to sacrifice my body for the team. Troy Polamalu sacrifice team trying Material things aren't important to me. Troy Polamalu material-things materials important I don't look at football as a violent, barbaric sport. It's a very spiritual sport, especially for someone facing the challenges during a game: the fear of failure, the fear of getting too big an ego, of making a mistake and everybody criticizing you. Troy Polamalu spiritual football sports Being patient ... and not becoming too stressed out over the big plays, those are the things to remember. Troy Polamalu stressed becoming play All of my Polynesian counterparts in the NFL with roots in American Samoa understand how the values embedded in our South Pacific culture - community, hard work, perseverance, respect - contribute directly to our success. Troy Polamalu perseverance nfl hard-work
