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
My best vacation memory is getting barreled at the beach in Hawaii. Troy Polamalu barreledbeachhawaii Change image and share on social
My parents separated before I was 1 year old. I moved in with my aunt and uncle when I was in fourth grade. I was, like, 8 or 9 years old. I was getting in a lot of trouble when I was in Southern California. My older sisters were in gangs. My older brother was in gangs. Troy Polamalu auntbrothercalifornia share on social
My hair has become part of my identity; it's almost an appendage to me. Troy Polamalu appendagehairidentity Change image and share on social
When I'm done playing football, I just might be the couch potato dad. Troy Polamalu couchdadfootball 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
Whenever I do the sign of the cross, it always brings comfort in situations when you are faced with adversity and stress. Troy Polamalu adversitybringcomfort Change image and share on social
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 accomplishdeepemotion share on social
I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to play a role in educating players and fans about the culture and history of America's southernmost territory. Troy Polamalu americaamericanathlete share on social
