Positive things always happen when Tua Tagovailoa is around.
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The University of Alabama saw it during his freshman season in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship matchup against Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He came off the bench and delivered the Crimson Tide to a 26-23 comeback victory in a thrilling contest. Last night, the Florida Panthers had their piece of Hawaiian magic. Tagovailoa supported the professional hockey team with his gear on and waving a rally towel as the Panthers trailed Las Vegas, 2-1, in the third period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tagovailoa’s energy sparked the team to the a 3-2 comeback victory to trail, 2-1 in the series.
Dolphins quarterback @Tua in the house for Game 3 🐬🔥 pic.twitter.com/EL27ci5Uun
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 9, 2023
THE PANTHERS HAVE WON IT IN OVERTIME 🚨🚨🚨🚨
WE’VE GOT OURSELVES A SERIES FOLKS 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bs2YyZlnYk
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 9, 2023
Florida held Las Vegas without a goal during Tagovailoa’s moment of motivation and scored two goals itself. He looks to lead the Miami Dolphins on a deep playoff run in the fall, but it is awesome seeing Tagovailoa’s passion for the hockey team as well.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
