@@on2wheels378, Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) is an independent country/sovereign nation while American Samoa is a U.S. territory, and its residents are U.S. nationals. And since we're talking about the NFL, an American sports association, it's all about respect to American Samoa. Cheee huuu!
@@jordikeoni So I guess my original comment was appropriate... I grew up in Long Beach California, right next to Carson and Compton California where there were at least 5000 SAMOANS in the three cities combined... They didn't see any distinctions because they were all Samoans. Western or US...
@@koimatai4600 Yeh. I've been to both Samoas and American Samoa looks like a backwater island from the 60s and Samoa is a modern high rise metropolis... SMH
THE GREATEST STRONG SAFETY OF ALL TIMES!!!!!! And one of the most amazing human beings to grace football. The Polynesian culture..... A THING OF BEAUTY
Probably the best 20 minutes of RUclips Ive watched in awhile, great people, culture and of course Troy, one of my favorite football players ever, not even a Steeler fan
For years i lived In a Samoan part of town, I will now tell you my observations..... Great people, Phenominal food! No Samoan owns a prius lol Only Suburbans, Tahoe, Yukon, escalades... And this statement is more common than not. I have 12 brothers and sisters... And alot of times if they are bringing the whole family.... 2 or 3 SUVs will be needed with 3rd rows. But i have never met a more brave and honest people yet.
"sole let us know man." love it that was great moment captured Polynesian kids are so humble they don't want to speak up because of the respect they have.
When my mom passed away I was hanai’d into her friends family and they Samoans I learned to be very culturally intact with life God blessed me into a family oriented family very blessed
Thank you so much Troy Polamalu for all you do for our children and our people. May the mighty Lord our God bless you and your entire Polamalu Aiga. You are truly a Man of God! Alofa aku.
I'd love to see the US invest a bit more in the development of all the overseas territories. They are so much more than military outposts, and can enrich us all in their own special ways.
I was with the 25th ID at Schofield Barracks HI from 91-95. I trained with the Samoans in the field, they were the toughest SOB's I have ever seen. They are a great people, I have always said in the NFL if you want to win games, go get the Samoans.
I wish these NFL film vids were like 20-30 minutes longer. Whoever agrees like this so hopefully those who run this channel can see how many people agree.
Troy Polamalu is the perfect example of a great nfl player. Vicious on the field, religious family man off the field. It's great to see him be able to give back to Samoa.
Such a fascinating group people, I really admire the way they respect and uphold their culture and heritage. Very modest, humble, hardworking, yet amazing athletes in a full contact sport.
Hi Troy...I met your sis the dentist during my extended stay in American Samoa. It is time that you and I bring positive change to all the wonderful people of Samoa. Over the last 5 years we have put together a portfolio of technologies such as cheaper electrical costs....rain water harvesting....green houses for year round vegetable growing... shipping containers converted to beautiful low cost homes, and so much more. We must not forget about the people! Please contact myself and Ruepena Tagaloa to bring change! With your help Troy you can do what LeBron James did for Cleveland and Akron for all of Samoa. Let's do the right thing!
back then in 90s and early 2000s you got these big big big linemen coming from the islands to play at mainland college campuses.... as football has evolved on the islands i hope we get to soon start seeing top pro players in other positions other than linemen...
This is a powerful documentary I am Fijian but I was born in Louisiana and raised in Texas so I have been around NFL culture my entire life. This is like any other island I learned about Jamaica and Reggae music is amazing I discovered this type of music as a teenager
Love to see so many rugby posts. Went to Samoa in 2015 and got the chance to play a bit of touch with them, I’d never felt so slow lol. Was humbled at how nice everyone was. Polynesians are seriously tough, not only phisically but mentally too. Faafetai lava.
Troy is a good football player and in person as well. Hate the guy when he sacks my Bmore QB but cant stop love the guy football skills and love him even more after watching this film..
america samoa and guam actually produce more service members then any state in the us military. which is pretty cool considering that American Samoa and Guam are only territories
this is awesome!!! Thank you Troy and your entire team for the love you show for your culture and people! I love my samoan heritage and culture! #FaaSamoa #TheSamoanWayOfLife
Great video. Young guys singing on the school bus, reciting the fight lyrics as a team, etc. totally out shines our dysfunctional culture in the USA. Troy was a model player, always humble and respectful, and with a soft high voice too. We need more sports stars with his qualities.
I'm from Puerto Rico and when I moved to ak to be a fisherman I met alot of poly's Tonga Micronesia and let me tell you if you from island life is island life I'm 6.3. they thought I was poly when I told them I was Caribbean it blew they mind like it did me when. I met the best race of humans the poly so strong huge but good ppl
much love and respect for you Troy the family. you got a good heart uso. hard to find people like you now days. the much you giveaway the more you get. lord knows
Damu Bernard , hard to find charity at Times bc the far left wants the government to do it all, and they do it poorly like they ruin everything they touch. It is churches and conservatives who give the most to charity, and as the media and country are forcefully manipulated and pushed farther and farther left, just look at the nutters that are leaders of the corrupt democrat party, and you can see how socially people give less and less, and once America and Americans were the most charitable people in the world.
this was beautiful to watch as black man who grew up around and befriended samoans and tongans as a youngster i can attest to every positive thing people say about my island people
Wow it's similar to Fiji but they got Rugby from English society. I hope Fijians and Polynesians unite. Great video I'm learning more about Polynesian culture
I can't help but visualize most guys I saw in the video as bouncers at clubs. In fact, I think this community might be producing the most bouncers out of all ethnic communities in America. These SOBs are big.
Troy better stay away from the Samoan food lol He put on weight. Troy & his wife give Hope to theses less fortunate kids back in the island. Give a Samoan kid from the island a chance & they will move mountains. God bless you Troy.
I'm half Tongan and Romanian and I love both sides of my family heritage. Culture throughout Polynesia is similar, and my friends are always fascinated with it since it is such a small minority in the world. It's cool being a part of it.
that 1:45 is my dad n I'm happy that he "kauku se ava mo fagau o samoa" n as a son or a junior as I say, I luv u dad..despite the NFL but for welcoming a person that rep your own home n your own country!! there is nothing you can do about it but blessings comes after that n trust me it's all worth it...I LUV U MY SAMOA PROUD N HAPPY 💖💖💖
I love the Samoan community in So Cal. I grew up in Oceanside Ca, hung at the pier a lot in mid 80s played beach volleyball til 2000. Lots of good friends whose names pass me by... Big Larry from tri city. Where u? Class of 88. Oceanshores HS.
@Mandy M you make ma boo hole hurt with ur comments...this is the 2nd video showcasing and uplifting Nesians Ive seen u hating on...u must be palagi...did u not see the positive outcome the NFL money has created for ma folks...wheres ur link to a video where you have made a difference for your people? Get a life a learn a bit more bout the NRL and Rugby union who try hard to keep our Nesians from playing for their homelands by not giving the Polynesian nations the same funding as the palagi countries...
@Mandy M domt be a fool rugby players would never make it in the nfl. Have you seen the ones that tried? Do you know how much the nfl players are making? Way more than what rugby makes
respect to all American Samoa
Western Samoa doesn't get any right?
@@on2wheels378, Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) is an independent country/sovereign nation while American Samoa is a U.S. territory, and its residents are U.S. nationals. And since we're talking about the NFL, an American sports association, it's all about respect to American Samoa. Cheee huuu!
@@jordikeoni So I guess my original comment was appropriate... I grew up in Long Beach California, right next to Carson and Compton California where there were at least 5000 SAMOANS in the three cities combined... They didn't see any distinctions because they were all Samoans. Western or US...
@@on2wheels378 sole were one Samoa uce I hate how they got us labeled but we are one period
@@koimatai4600 Yeh. I've been to both Samoas and American Samoa looks like a backwater island from the 60s and Samoa is a modern high rise metropolis... SMH
The world needs more Troys. As someone who served with a few Samoan soldiers, I can say they were the most loyal and honest.
And they're built like brick sh*t houses.
Samoans are a HUGE people. They're beasts!!!
THE GREATEST STRONG SAFETY OF ALL TIMES!!!!!! And one of the most amazing human beings to grace football.
The Polynesian culture..... A THING OF BEAUTY
YUP
Not really Ed Reed was
GoonerKIRK it’s debatable
edd reed bro
@@KirksCORNER1983 Ronnie Lott?
Godbless the samoan people !!!! love them
respect
Probably the best 20 minutes of RUclips Ive watched in awhile, great people, culture and of course Troy, one of my favorite football players ever, not even a Steeler fan
Troy’s humility is why he is a true Champion ....
For years i lived In a Samoan part of town, I will now tell you my observations..... Great people, Phenominal food! No Samoan owns a prius lol Only Suburbans, Tahoe, Yukon, escalades... And this statement is more common than not. I have 12 brothers and sisters... And alot of times if they are bringing the whole family.... 2 or 3 SUVs will be needed with 3rd rows. But i have never met a more brave and honest people yet.
"sole let us know man." love it that was great moment captured Polynesian kids are so humble they don't want to speak up because of the respect they have.
Damn when he went to the starkist factory and they started singing how could you not cry...
When my mom passed away I was hanai’d into her friends family and they Samoans I learned to be very culturally intact with life God blessed me into a family oriented family very blessed
Thank you so much Troy Polamalu for all you do for our children and our people. May the mighty Lord our God bless you and your entire Polamalu Aiga. You are truly a Man of God! Alofa aku.
I'd love to see the US invest a bit more in the development of all the overseas territories. They are so much more than military outposts, and can enrich us all in their own special ways.
I was with the 25th ID at Schofield Barracks HI from 91-95. I trained with the Samoans in the field, they were the toughest SOB's I have ever seen. They are a great people, I have always said in the NFL if you want to win games, go get the Samoans.
I wish these NFL film vids were like 20-30 minutes longer. Whoever agrees like this so hopefully those who run this channel can see how many people agree.
The singing in the Starkist plant brought me to tears, Samoans are a beautiful people.
R.I.P. that young man Schyene Sanitoa brought a lot of joy to University of Hawaii football
The NFL best ever of all time history strong safety 43 Troy who made the Steelers number once
Yup! The Steelers have NOT been the same since Troy retired...
Polamalu is ALL INTEGRITY. The same qualities that made him great as a player will make him great in retirement.
Exactly, and I bet he won't go broke either. He just seems like a really well put together guy. He's also a great role model for kids.
Troy Polamalu is the perfect example of a great nfl player. Vicious on the field, religious family man off the field. It's great to see him be able to give back to Samoa.
Troy polamalu is a good man.
The NFL can’t donate a football field, some equipment and a decent gym for five high schools to share?
Be one of their best moves yet to make!
Well the owners have to make their billion a year ya know.
No we don't want to feel spoiled lol
Lol
Mad Respect to All American Samoans & Troy Palumalu, his wife Theodora & their staff. God Bless Them All!!
I'm of Samoan decent and love all my usos and other Samoan families🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸
My first wife was Samoan. Shout out to Fale Tautolo, the most wonderful Samoan brother I know. One love!
Troy embodies how a Pacific islanders are whether samoan tongan or fijian
Very religious
Soft spoken and humble
But Great warriors on the battlefield
much respect for all American Samoan
God Bless Samoa!!
Faa Samoa all day...Thanks Troy.
Such a fascinating group people, I really admire the way they respect and uphold their culture and heritage. Very modest, humble, hardworking, yet amazing athletes in a full contact sport.
Love Troy and Theo , they've been an inspiration on and off the field. Everyone should be like these great people the world would be a better place.
It’s always good to see past athletes helping the future stars ⭐️
This guy is so humble
Be the change the world needs to see....respect
Hi Troy...I met your sis the dentist during my extended stay in American Samoa. It is time that you and I bring positive change to all the wonderful people of Samoa. Over the last 5 years we have put together a portfolio of technologies such as cheaper electrical costs....rain water harvesting....green houses for year round vegetable growing... shipping containers converted to beautiful low cost homes, and so much more. We must not forget about the people! Please contact myself and Ruepena Tagaloa to bring change! With your help Troy you can do what LeBron James did for Cleveland and Akron for all of Samoa. Let's do the right thing!
Troy Polamalu, a great football player and a great man!
My favorite nfl player.......
Polamalu your the man! God bless you for giving back to your people. Hope more of our celebrates or known athletes do the same.
Steelers # 43 will always b my favorite God bless u bro never been the same without u Troy polamula
Tears ran down my face watching this . IM GOING TO EMBRACE MY POLY CULTURE 💯
WOW Im can't believe your heart,we a Samoa proud of you mate love that works.
back then in 90s and early 2000s you got these big big big linemen coming from the islands to play at mainland college campuses.... as football has evolved on the islands i hope we get to soon start seeing top pro players in other positions other than linemen...
Troy Polamalu is such a nice guy! Even though I'm not a Steelers fan but there was always something about Troy that I really liked about him! :)
You don't realize how much they need new equipment until you see your local high schools old helmets.
they think I love more they put God first on family II God continue blessing American Samoa
Ther linebackers and Qb’s now
This is a powerful documentary I am Fijian but I was born in Louisiana and raised in Texas so I have been around NFL culture my entire life. This is like any other island I learned about Jamaica and Reggae music is amazing I discovered this type of music as a teenager
LOL
Love to see so many rugby posts. Went to Samoa in 2015 and got the chance to play a bit of touch with them, I’d never felt so slow lol. Was humbled at how nice everyone was. Polynesians are seriously tough, not only phisically but mentally too. Faafetai lava.
If samoan high schools had proper equipment and an actual field to play on they would be the most recruited places for d1 schools by far.
So more former or current players should help with that
Lol
hopefully I will do like troy and help my American samoa culture 🤙🤙🤙
it is good and beautiful to see his people embrace and love him....wow. powerful.
I'm not crying, ur crying, good job Troy
Religious faith. Not just any faith. I have faith without having a religion. Bravo Troy for helping.
MV M Jesus instituted religion for us. Its called Catholicism. Look into it
Troy is a good football player and in person as well. Hate the guy when he sacks my Bmore QB but cant stop love the guy football skills and love him even more after watching this film..
Home Sweet Home Troy
Thank you for your generosity
God Bless ❤😄😎
I've been to Pago Pago. Lovely island and people.
Very educated and respectful young men
america samoa and guam actually produce more service members then any state in the us military. which is pretty cool considering that American Samoa and Guam are only territories
this is awesome!!! Thank you Troy and your entire team for the love you show for your culture and people! I love my samoan heritage and culture! #FaaSamoa #TheSamoanWayOfLife
God Bless American Samoa
Great video. Young guys singing on the school bus, reciting the fight lyrics as a team, etc. totally out shines our dysfunctional culture in the USA. Troy was a model player, always humble and respectful, and with a soft high voice too. We need more sports stars with his qualities.
looking forward to the next generation of Samoans... volleyball girls + football boys= beastage
Wow good on you Troy, may God bless you and your family for helping out your own people, good humble heart you have there brother, proud of you.
Beautiful Island.
I'm from Puerto Rico and when I moved to ak to be a fisherman I met alot of poly's Tonga Micronesia and let me tell you if you from island life is island life I'm 6.3. they thought I was poly when I told them I was Caribbean it blew they mind like it did me when. I met the best race of humans the poly so strong huge but good ppl
This guy was a differecent maker on the field. Amazing player.
much love and respect for you Troy the family. you got a good heart uso. hard to find people like you now days. the much you giveaway the more you get. lord knows
Damu Bernard , hard to find charity at Times bc the far left wants the government to do it all, and they do it poorly like they ruin everything they touch. It is churches and conservatives who give the most to charity, and as the media and country are forcefully manipulated and pushed farther and farther left, just look at the nutters that are leaders of the corrupt democrat party, and you can see how socially people give less and less, and once America and Americans were the most charitable people in the world.
well I'm from American Samoa and we are happy TROY thx 4 everything
this was beautiful to watch as black man who grew up around and befriended samoans and tongans as a youngster i can attest to every positive thing people say about my island people
Always blown away by the production value of NFL Films.
Proud of my nephews and his accomplishments!!
Troy is a beautiful human being.
Wow it's similar to Fiji but they got Rugby from English society. I hope Fijians and Polynesians unite. Great video I'm learning more about Polynesian culture
Troy been eating good aha
+CodeinCaptain lol i was thinking the same thing
+CodeinCaptain He deserves every bite! lol
CodeinCaptain hell yeah
he does deserve every bite
CodeinCaptain yes he has..
hes retired now...so hes eating n getting fatt🤣🤣🤣wifeys taking very good care of him👐👐👐
I can't help but visualize most guys I saw in the video as bouncers at clubs. In fact, I think this community might be producing the most bouncers out of all ethnic communities in America. These SOBs are big.
Troy better stay away from the Samoan food lol He put on weight. Troy & his wife give Hope to theses less fortunate kids back in the island. Give a Samoan kid from the island a chance & they will move mountains. God bless you Troy.
+Uce Jr Gong Samoans are born big.
Krestain Watson Watson I know I have 6 Brothers we all are 6'0feet or taller lol my youngest bro is 6'1 freshmen in HS. i was born in American Samoa
Blessed Rootz exactly..👐👐
It isn’t the traditional Samoan food, it’s the incorporated western style of fusion Samoan food. Big difference.
ruclips.net/video/kmo6lZcdkO0/видео.html
I loved watching Troy play for USC. He was part of the one of the greatest USC football teams ever!🤙🏽
Love you Troy! Thank you.
Samoan's are without question the toughest people on earth.
Tongans
And the nicest too lol
Polynesian bro, if u did not know search it up :)
I'm half Tongan and Romanian and I love both sides of my family heritage. Culture throughout Polynesia is similar, and my friends are always fascinated with it since it is such a small minority in the world. It's cool being a part of it.
Romanian like vlad the empire?
That’s quite the combo. I’ve never heard of that
Europeans suck lol
Bruh can u imagine if I was a Mexican Samoan. Bruh thats like so many traditions and love u have to give and get. Thats beautiful
The classiest player the NFL ever had
that 1:45 is my dad n I'm happy that he "kauku se ava mo fagau o samoa" n as a son or a junior as I say, I luv u dad..despite the NFL but for welcoming a person that rep your own home n your own country!! there is nothing you can do about it but blessings comes after that n trust me it's all worth it...I LUV U MY SAMOA PROUD N HAPPY 💖💖💖
I wouldn't of thought his voice was so soft & light. Choou Siva Samoa
Tears in my eyes, Faith love and hope,
I love this, Troy is a great man keep the traditions the Samoa way
I am truly humble and kind to be samoan myself,
Much Love to the Samoan People but please don't forget the land.
I love the Samoan community in So Cal. I grew up in Oceanside Ca, hung at the pier a lot in mid 80s played beach volleyball til 2000. Lots of good friends whose names pass me by... Big Larry from tri city. Where u? Class of 88. Oceanshores HS.
I'm class of 1990!!!!
May God Anoint & Bless them all!
Much respect to my people lol God bless our land n culture 🥰🥰🙌🙌
that culture though! love it!
Great video
Thank you for Sharing. 😎😎😎
Nothing Like Going Home & Show The Kids😤
God Bless them!
He is a good guy
Respect 🇼🇸 🇦🇸 my usos
thank God for troy man hes good man him n wifey r good peeps....
Much love from Toilolo family of Malaeloa to all those who represent Samoa well and encourage Fa’a Samoa. God Speed.
Lo mire en san Clemente una humilde persona polamalu🙏
Makes Me wish I was born there. Samoa Pride. 👌
My polynesian brothers gonna take over the NFL lol
@Mandy M you make ma boo hole hurt with ur comments...this is the 2nd video showcasing and uplifting Nesians Ive seen u hating on...u must be palagi...did u not see the positive outcome the NFL money has created for ma folks...wheres ur link to a video where you have made a difference for your people? Get a life a learn a bit more bout the NRL and Rugby union who try hard to keep our Nesians from playing for their homelands by not giving the Polynesian nations the same funding as the palagi countries...
Mandy M They aren’t force to play football lmfao
@Mandy M domt be a fool rugby players would never make it in the nfl. Have you seen the ones that tried? Do you know how much the nfl players are making? Way more than what rugby makes
@@TzUuup Jordan mailata made it to the nfl he was still playing under 20s rugby