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 awardfanfootball Change image and share on social
Our sport is not made for anybody to be able to play it, especially at the NFL level, so there's obviously some risk that we all take knowingly. Troy Polamalu knowinglylevelmake Change image and share on social
People call me crazy and a madman. Even 'Tasmanian Devil.' I'd rather be called the 'Tasmanian Angel.' Troy Polamalu angelcallcrazy Change image and share on social
I've never thought about the end of my career. I've had this growing motto in my life to live day to day - and when you live day to day, it's hard to talk years. Troy Polamalu careerdayend Change image and 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
I love Hawaii. I really enjoy surfing in Oahu, and Waianae is such a great area. And Maui - I like Maui a lot, too. Troy Polamalu areaenjoygreat Change image and 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
What's really neat about the Orthodox church is that it's like walking back in time 2,000 years to the time of the Apostles, when they created these services. You walk into that and it's really like... living it. They have maintained the truth ever since the beginning. Troy Polamalu 000apostleback share on social
I knew that I had it tough compared to children around me. But I felt like I needed it. I think I had the wisdom as a child to know that it would help me later on. Troy Polamalu childcomparefelt Change image and share on social
It takes a tremendous amount of skill to be a football player. And some of these guys have enough skills to do other sports. Soccer could be one. Basketball could be another. Things where you need incredible hand-eye coordination are always options. I think a football player would be able to adapt to a lot of sports. Troy Polamalu adaptamountbasketball share on social