I have developed a Samoan mentality. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field. Troy Polamalu developfieldgentleman Change image and share on social
As a football player, you just deal with injuries. It's all part of the football game. I've dealt with injuries as much as everybody else. People have dealt with worse injuries than I've dealt with. It's all part of the game, all part of getting that tackle. Troy Polamalu badlydealfootball share on social
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 sports drinks, but water is the most essential drink to put in your body. Troy Polamalu athletebodydrink Change image and share on social
I've always been fascinated by the military, the discipline they have and the sacrifices they make to defend the country. It's something I've always been interested in. Troy Polamalu countrydefenddiscipline Change image and share on social
I think that's a struggle of every Christian, to be able to get to that point where they're in constant prayer with God - so that everything they do, in thought, in speech, in work, is praising God and worshipping God. Troy Polamalu christianconstantgod share on social
I became a millionaire overnight by signing a piece of paper. I made more money in that one second than my entire family did in their lifetime. Troy Polamalu entirefamilylifetime Change image and share on social
I think that's one of the great things about the Pittsburgh Steelers - we're not a big free-agent team. We build guys up through our system to have a better understanding of our defense. Troy Polamalu agentbigbuild Change image and share on social
When people say that you kind of just get - you know, just feel like a little buzzed or dazed or had your bell rung - they consider that a concussion. I wouldn't. But if that is considered a concussion, I would say any football player at least records 50 to 100 in the course of a year. Troy Polamalu bellbuzzconcussion share on social
I grew up as a kind of nondenominational Christian. I have two uncles who are Baptist ministers. I went to a Samoan church when I was younger. I went to a Catholic school, so I was actually able to experience a lot of different religions. Mormonism, as well. My father in-law, who I'm very close with, is a Muslim. Troy Polamalu baptistcatholicchristian share on social
I would say I'm more traditional than I am superstitious. I don't, for example, have to do things ritually before the game in order to feel comfortable going to the game. But I don't think I'm naturally a football player. I don't have that grit and that killer instinct. Troy Polamalu comfortablefeelfootball share on social