Tua Tagovailoa named top model of faith in college football for 2019

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December 31, 2019

University of Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Monday was named the winner of the 2019 Bobby Bowden Award by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Named after the legendary Florida State head football coach, the award annually recognizes the Division I player “who epitomizes the student-athlete and conducts himself as a faith model in the community, in the classroom and on the field.”

Bowden, known for his on-the-field success at FSU, has also worked throughout his career to advance his Christian faith. Now retired from football, he speaks monthly to various Christian groups across the country giving motivational speeches.

Tagovailoa’s faith was displayed most publicly this season amidst personal adversity, as he used his devastating hip injury to give his testimony and express his unwavering trust in God.

Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn

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