[58] Polamalu finished the 2006 season with 76 combined tackles (57 solo), seven pass deflections, and three interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts. As Polamalu says in the ad, he's "never not working" just like Head & Shoulder Scalp Shield Technology. Mahomes is quickly becoming the most marketable player in the NFL. Troy Polamalu's Hair By Frances Romero Wednesday, Sept. 01, 2010 Joe Robbins / Getty Images When you haven't cut your hair in a decade out of reverence for your Samoan ancestors, that. Then, instead of giving the kid his own jersey, he rips the shirt off the brand manager he has tackled and tosses it to the kid. "I remember he texted me before the Super Bowl and wished me luck. Troy Polamalu and Patrick Mahomes are a match made in heaven Troy Polamalu is a two-time Super Bowl winner and a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Obtaining the insurance policy from Lloyd's of London, the company never disclosed what has to happen in order collect the policy. By Pete Sweeney @pgsween Aug 21, 2019,. Polamalu, 32, will get his long locks trimmed on Monday, Veterans Day, in front of a crowd at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field, although it's unclear how much he'll actually get cut. He was the Jacksonville Jaguars running backs coach for five years, and also served as offensive coordinator for UCLA. He received an offer from the Tennessee Titans to join his former longtime defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, but ultimately decided on retiring after weighing his options. Troy Polamalu signed a 2 year, $11,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $6,750,000 signing bonus, $6,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,875,000. Polamalu is renowned for his luscious locks that flowed from underneath his helmet on the field. Troy Polamalu is not only an outstanding player -- he also possesses outstanding hair, at least in the opinion of Head and Shoulders, which has previously run advertisements with the Steelers safety. [67][68] He started the Steelers' season-opener against the Houston Texans and recorded three solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by Matt Schaub during their 3817 victory. In the next game against Washington he had a game-high 13 tackles, two tackles for a loss, an interception that he returned for a 22-yard touchdown. On 19-4-1981 Troy Polamalu (nickname: Troy ) was born in Garden Grove, California, United States. The NFL star of funny Head & Shoulders commercials dishes on his long, Samoan hair and why hair conditioner is his jam. [88], In a Sports Illustrated survey held in 2010 of 296 active NFL players, Polamalu was ranked the 9th "dirtiest player" in the NFL. The American Football player is married to Theodora Polamalu, his starsign is Aries and he is now 41 years of age. Polamalu then took his tied-up hair and let it down, cascading over his shoulders as his family including his two similarly-coiffed young sons whooped their approval in the crowd. The injury also caused Polamalu to miss the Senior Bowl and 2003 NFL Combine. 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[17], Polamalu finished his college career with 278 tackles, 29 tackles for a loss, six interceptions, four blocked punts, and three touchdowns. Polamalu is renowned for his luscious locks that flowed from underneath his helmet on the field. Polamalu had repeatedly expressed his intent on staying with the Steelers. During his NFL career, he prayed after each play and prayed on the sidelines. July 21, 2021 12:15 pm. The Cincinnati-based maker of consumer goods such as Head & Shoulders (NYSE: PG) launched a national advertising campaign featuring Mahomes and Polamalu, the retired Pittsburgh Steelers strong. During a Week 15 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had a season-high ten combined tackles and a pass deflection in a 2229 loss. The long curly hair that sticks out of NFL football player Troy Polamalu's helmet has been insured by a shampoo company for $1m (650,000). He played his last college game in the Orange Bowl against #3 Iowa. Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has landed a new endorsement deal. But one game, I actually just took it out, and my uncle was like, just let your hair go it'll be symbolic of how you play; just let it loose," he told Allure in 2011. [53] On February 5, 2006, he started in his first career Super Bowl and collected five combined tackles in the Steelers' 2110 win against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL. [77] On January 18, 2009, Polamalu made four combined tackles, deflected two passes, and intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco and returned it for a 40-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 2314 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship. All About Jackson Mahomes, Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Thanks Wife Brittany and Kids as He's Named the 2022 NFL MVP, Brittany Mahomes Yells 'He Did It!' Later on, against Stanford, he made 11 tackles in the game. Hair Care Essential Oils Fragrances . AD: Watch Patrick Mahomes in new Head & Shoulders commercial [111] On January 8, 2012, the Steelers faced the Denver Broncos in the AFC Wild Card Round and Polamalu made four combined tackles in their 29-23 overtime loss. CINCINNATI-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- As an NFL legend and Head & Shoulders ambassador for more than a decade, Troy Polamalu is one of the hardest working guys in dandruff. The Steelers quickly made a move to bring Polamalu to their team. The Steelers selected Shamarko Thomas in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft to possibly be Polamalu's successor. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about strong safety Troy Polamalu on ESPN. Bleacher Report . Troy Polamalu offers hair tips; Pittsburgh Steeler talks bad hair days He was voted a first team All-American by the Associated Press, Football Writers, ESPN.com, and Walter Camp, making him the first Trojan to be a two-time first-team All-American since Tony Boselli in 1992. [147], During the 2011 NFL lockout, Polamalu utilized his time away from the field to return to the University of Southern California to complete his college education. The Steelers lost on the first play of overtime after Tim Tebow threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas. Patrick Mahomes Says Being in NFL Equality Video More Important Than Contract: 'Doing What's Right', Super Bowl Champ Patrick Mahomes Is Now a Part Owner of the Kansas City Royals, Patrick Mahomes Says He'll Try His 'Best' to Learn to Do Daughter Sterling's Hair When She's Older, Patrick Mahomes Wears the Same Pair of Red Underwear for Every NFL Game, Says Chiefs' Chad Henne, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Chug Beers and Take Shots at Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Parade. I don't know," he adds. Theyve insured the legs of Betty Grable and the, um, behind of Jennifer Lopez. 'Never not working' Polamalu in new Head & Shoulders ad - Audacy [17], For his last season, Polamalu continued to uphold his big play reputation. Throughout the season, he was the backup strong safety and played primarily on special teams and in dime packages. Although tackling a player by his hair is legal and does not alone constitute unnecessary roughness,[158] Johnson was penalized for rising to his feet while retaining grasp of Polamalu's hair (pulling him up in the process). [133] He was ranked 61st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. USC went on to the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah and Polamalu made a career-high 20 tackles, and three tackles for a loss. Troy Polamalu's Hair Had a $1 Million Insurance Policy I personally love the part when Mahomes has to get a little handheld fan to make his hair wiggle. He texted me after the win, congratulated me just a great guy.". [70] He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his game against the Browns. [141] He finished his 12-year career with 770 tackles, 32 interceptions, and three touchdowns. As we know by now, COVID-19 has delayed many major events, including the 2020 Hall of Fame Weekend, where former Pittsburgh Steelers safetyTroy Polamaluwas supposed to be inducted as a member of the new class. [52], On January 8, 2006, Polamalu made six combined tackles and intercepted a pass in a 3117 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC wild card game. "It's great to work with him.". @headshoulders @tpolamalu #ad pic.twitter.com/WBbRl4LzMG, Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 21, 2021. [122] The following week, he recorded three combined tackles, deflected two passes, and made the only interception of the season in a 2410 win against the Cleveland Browns. "I think maybe even to be recognized in the first place was a really humbling process," he says of his selection. Well, Polamalu is back doing a Head and Shoulders commercial with a familiar face; 2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs. [170], Since 2019, he and Patrick Mahomes have appeared in commercials for Head & Shoulders. [35] The Steelers received a playoff berth after finishing second in their division with a 124 record. The shampoo maker has taken out a $1 million insurance policy on Polamalu's head of hair. [117][118] On October 7, 2012, Polamalu returned and recorded two solo tackles in a 1614 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Please check your email for a confirmation. [76], The Steelers finished first atop the AFC North with a 124 record. In the CBS Playoffs Pre-game Show, Polamalu said the last time he had gotten a haircut was in 2000 at USC[152] when a coach told him he needed one. Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu to cut hair for VFW Mane Event - CNN He sent the game into overtime, where the Steelers won 159. I can't say that things have really changed too much during COVID other than me being a homeschool teacher to my kids and to myself. Not for commercial use or resale. David Kamp discovers the soulful Super Bowl. Supposed strands of Abraham Lincolns hair have been hot auction items ever since his assassination. Watch Patrick Mahomes' new commercial with Troy Polamalu A two-time All-American out of the University of Southern California, Polamalu was drafted in the first round, 16th player overall, of the 2003 National Football League Draft. Mahomes has encapsulated NFL fans with his incredible play on the field, but there are also plenty of people interested in the person, including his unique hairstyle. According to the Associated Press andESPN, the two-time Super Bowl champ and Head and Shoulders had an agreement that saw Polamalu's hair receive a one million-dollar insurance policy, which was obtained via Lloyd's of London. [37] The following week, he made a season-high 11 combined tackles, as the Steelers lost 1330 to the Baltimore Ravens. Sure, Polamalu is known for his ridiculous athletic ability, but I was. . During a game against Oregon, he ended the game with 13 tackles, two tackles for a loss, and one interception. Please check your email for a confirmation. and Runs on the Field After Patrick's Super Bowl Win, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs Party with The Chainsmokers After Super Bowl Win, became part-owner of the Kansas City Royals. Luckily, Polamalu will still get his day of honor as the class of 2020's induction was rescheduled for August 2021, the same weekend the class of 2021 will also earn their spot in the hall of fame, per Fan Nation. Its a great publicity stunt. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported today that Steelers star safety Troy Polamalus flowing black mane has been insured by Lloyds of London for $1 million. Troy Polamalu is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his speech was one of the highlights of Saturday night's Class of 2020 induction. He was known for his trademark reckless on-the-field play. [163] Polamalu and his wife Theodora have their own charitable foundation called the Troy & Theodora Polamalu Foundation, which provides humanitarian efforts to American Samoa and the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. While the stylish duo is well-known for their talents on the field, their unique hairstyles have, too, become their trademarks. Procter & Gamble has a(n) _____ objective when it uses Troy to demonstrate that Head and Shoulders shampoo is superior to competing products and thus should be purchased. [24], The Pittsburgh Steelers initially had a verbal agreement with Dexter Jackson, who was the reigning Super Bowl MVP with the 2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has hair just like yours and the coach and team members call him "Lil" Polamalu. He started the game and made five solo tackles in their 31-19 loss. [45] The Steelers were eliminated the following week after losing 41-27 in the AFC Championship to the eventual Super Bowl XXXIX Champions, the New England Patriots. He is nine years old and his number is yours turned around 34. ", "The 'Moana' Voice Cast Is Quite The Impressive Mix", "WATCH: Patrick Mahomes, Troy Polamalu star in new Head and Shoulders commercial", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Troy_Polamalu&oldid=1142239151, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 07:49.