He won the game for his team, but what he said afterwards won heartsIn Monday night’s National Championship college football game, true freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa won the game for the University of Alabama in dramatic fashion with a 42-yard pass in overtime. Alabama beat the University of Georgia, 26-23, despite a missed field goal in the last seconds of the 4th quarter and a 16-yard sack at the start of the winning drive. It wasn’t just the thrilling game that had Twitter on fire — it was what the young freshman had to say afterwards:
May God continue to bless your football ministry Tua Tagovailoa. pic.twitter.com/ErhqttOtg8
— Ronnie Lee (@ronlee7777) January 9, 2018
His faith, seemed to thrill fans as much as his performance on the field.
Tua thanked God 3 times. True freshman on the biggest stage of all didn’t forget the most important thing of all.
— Ty Bryant (@ty_bryant_) January 9, 2018
Don’t really like Bama that much but really like the QB for Bama, Tua Tagovailoa, first thing he does is thank God for everything after the game and comes into the game with crosses painted on his face. That’s how it should be done
— Eli Cross (@elic_61) January 9, 2018
Can’t even be mad at Tua… his post game speech was on point and gave all the glory to God! Respect my guy 💪🏾
— TreDay (@ya_boy_tre) January 9, 2018
S/o to Alabama’s QB, Tua Tagovailoa, for not being afraid to thank God in his after game interview. Really admirable.
— Kassi Butcher (@Kassi_Butcher29) January 9, 2018
S/o to Alabama’s QB, Tua Tagovailoa, for not being afraid to thank God in his after game interview. Really admirable.
— Kassi Butcher (@Kassi_Butcher29) January 9, 2018
Tua putting God first 🙌🏽👏🏽 Love it!
— Josh Woods (@_WOODSY_J) January 9, 2018
Tua Tagovailoa gave all glory to God after the game before anything. Straight Respect🙏🏻 #NationalChampionship #CFPNationalChampionship #BAMAvsUGA
— Mason Bierling🇳🇱 (@Ballin4Denver) January 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/kstorey40/status/950597310920130560
And He gives God glory- more than once in the same interview. Love it!!!!#TuaTagovailoa… https://t.co/TJNqrjN6lO
— Ohso Erica (@ohsohappy74) January 9, 2018
“All Glory goes to God. I can’t describe what He’s done for me and my family.”
-Tua TagovailoaI love this kid’s humility.
— Kevin John (@heykevinjohn) January 9, 2018
No Bama Fan but now a #Tua Fan! Thanks Jesus First..Then his mates…Then Gives ALL the Gkory to GOD! Plus…He’s a helluva QB! #UGAvsBAMA
— Michael Stavrinakis 🇺🇸🇬🇷 (@MichaelStavsSC) January 9, 2018