Tua interview on Up & Adams, will be doing judo every Friday. Bonus other Tua interviews today added.

[JamesWsenior]

Yep and thanks the heavens Jesse Davis is gone and yes I blame the coaching staff for fielding him.

Yes I guess as long as the new guy doesn't dream of bringing Davis back, we are all good lol

 

[rafael]

The defense wouldn’t likely do it as they are the ones usually hitting and tackling and aren’t used to being the ones tackled. A running back wouldn’t do it as they usually have two hands on the ball and probably fall forward more than backwards, and a receiver or a tight end wouldn’t do it as they are catching the ball and also usually have two hands on the ball except for the occasional one handed catch.

The QB is really the only position where you might see this as they often get hit and fall backwards without the ball. So the real question, is how many Quarterbacks have studied falling from Judo or Jujitsu or even aikido to prevent concussions. I’d imagine not very many. We‘ll see in any case…

Even then, slapping out is superfluous. The only part that's important is tucking the chin.

 

[Fred Bear]

Yes I guess as long as the new guy doesn't dream of bringing Davis back, we are all good lol

Lol tru Dat

 

[JamesWsenior]

Lol tru Dat

Got you to smile. All that matters grumpy one. Sleep well. And dream the buffalo pick up Davis as a LT.

 

[cltchperf]

July 14th 2023

BREAKING: Tua retires from football, excited to begin his UFC journey.

Breaking: Tua to make an appearance in season 6 for Cobra kai

 

[powerball1373]

I think the most interesting detail to come from these interviews was Tua confirming that the Dolphins never even put him in the “protocol” until the season was over. Meaning they just decided he was not going to play again this season, regardless of his actual health or lack of health.

Surprised this isn't being talked about more. Would have thought there'd be a dedicated thread already.

Tua Tagovailoa ‘thankful’ Dolphins intentionally kept him out of concussion protocol

Tua Tagovailoa needed to be protected from himself.

nypost.com

 

[cltchperf]

Kay Adams.....HOMINA HOMINA HOMINA

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Yeah she's pretty sexy. Them nfl network ladies aren't too shabby, Rachel bonetta isn't too bad on the eyes either imo

 

[Brasfin]

The judo news is positive for sure.

Though I think recognizing when he’s not going to be able to escape from a sack/tackle a split second earlier is going to help even more.

If he can anticipate the sack/tackle and just brace for it and give himself up a la Brady, or throw away the ball just a little earlier, or take off and run and slide, he’ll avoid those dangerous falls.

As the saying goes, “live to fight another day”. You’re going to take more sacks and leave a couple of plays on the table but you’ll make sure you don’t get injured so that you come back to start the next game.

 

[FinsGonnaRock06]

DYes it will. 100%

Played football up to semi pro/minor league. Coached High School football.
Also been in combatives for 28 years. Wrestling, Judo, Jujitsu etc all leading to MMA. Currently a wrestling coach.

In Judo, do you know what the first thing we were taught? HOW TO FALL. How to get slammed to the ground and not slam your head on the floor. Over and over again. Yes, we trained on mats. But you have to, practicing that on hard surfaces leads to dudes getting knocked out left and right. Does it translate to hard surfaces, once you have the technique down? Yes 100%.

I was a cop. My share of fights on pavement. It worked for me there. And it worked on the football field for me. Every time Tua got slammed on his back he would SLAM the back of his head on the ground. It was so frustrating to watch because Judo can fix that. He will learn to tuck that chin and not let the head whip back. At least, that is the hope if he takes to it. His work will no doubt be modified. He can't be slapping his hands to the ground with a football in tow. They will be aware of that in training. The head snap though...that is where this will shine.

thank you for your service Bro

 

[mrbunglez]

 

[Krush]

Even QBs behind the best offensive lines get hit. Tua needs to do everything he can to learn how to protect himself.

True, but the o-line needs to do a much better job, how do a player not give their all for this guy on every single play?

 

[dreamblk]

How about handing the ball off to a running back and not throwing so much on 3rd and 1? Ironically that is when most of these injuries have occurred. Teams blitz heavily on 3rd and short.
Throw when they are not expecting it. It is called play action that is your best Judo.