Alabama QB commit Taulia Tagovailoa shares why he took visit to LSU
By Andrew Olson
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A week ago in Baton Rouge, the Tagovailoa brothers made headlines.
Some were surprised to see Alabama QB commit Taulia Tagovailoa, younger brother of Crimson Tide QB Tua Tagovailoa, in Tiger Stadium as a guest of LSU (a recruit on an official visit).
Not only was Taulia in the house, he got the VIP treatment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron and his staff.
Coach O just walked out of the locker room with #Bama commit Taulia Tagovailoa. pic.twitter.com/Nlt64EYPoH
— Tre’von Ware (@318photo) November 3, 2018
While some Tide fans are worried that the younger Tagovailoa might be wavering on his commitment, Taulia assured AL.com he’s still pledged to Alabama. He also explained why he took the visit to Baton Rouge.
“It was good, and I wanted to be there to support my brother,” Tagovailoa said. “We actually had all of our family there to support him like they were for me tonight. It’s a lot more fun when you have them there behind you and cheering for you. Win or lose, we’re still family and I’ve been blessed to have them.”
He was also impressed by Orgeron.
“Coach O is like family to me and he took me in like family,” Tagovailoa said. “He’s hilarious and I like him a lot, but who wouldn’t? He’s a great coach, and he cares for his team. It’s an amazing environment there, and I was blessed with an opportunity to experience it.”
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