Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy had a tremendous run at the top of the Indianapolis Colts, winning Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears in 2006, becoming the first Black head coach to achieve the feat. I've seen what suicide can do to a family, and it's not pretty. Whether or not you think Tony Dungy is a great coach, he's a great man who appeared to have a tremendous family life. Hello, I am Gurmeet singh , Blogger from Jammu, India. My best wishes to the Dungy family. Hes the role model in this league, but hes really a model who transcends the game. Tony's a great person with a great family.". Officials said James Dungy was taking extension classes at the University of South Florida. Update: The news gets worse: It was apparently a suicide. a false witness who breathes lies lies and sows discord among brothers. I couldnt believe the news when! When I was roughly James Dungy's age I had 3 good-but-not-really-close friends successfully commit suicide and another severely cripple herself for life in a failed attempt. My condolences to the Dungy family. He said he has received dozens of letters from people who heard him speak at his sons funeral or at a Colts news conference on the peace and assurance he has in his sons salvation and eternal destination. I have absolutely nothing against the man and my sympathies go out to him but I am not about to crown him Best Human Ever simply because he seems decent the 20 or so times a year I might see a glimpse of him. LnGrrrR, sorry, I'm the one who deleted both posts you responded to. (going to find kids and hug the bejesus out of them). Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position. Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football, Sam Farmer has covered the NFL for 25 seasons. But the two-time Super Bowl winner said one coaching opportunity got him C.E. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office responded to the Campus Lodge Apartments Thursday morning at approximately 1:32 a.m. EST after James Dungys girlfriend, Antoinette Anderson, returned to the apartment and discovered Dungy. " " - . His final story from Detroit will appear in BP Monday. C.E. THE WORLD IS GRIEVING WITH YOU. Players feel close to him as well as his family.". Chris Mortenson? Plus, learn what the role of a practice squad player is like on the Patriots. "The whole family is good people. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colt Coach Tony Dungy, was found dead early Thursday of an apparent suicide in his apartment in the Tampa, Fla., area, the Hillsborough County sheriffs office said. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). DETROIT (BP)An emotional Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, in his first speaking engagement since his sons funeral, headlined the 19th annual Athletes in Action Super Bowl breakfast Saturday morning at the Super Bowl XL headquarters hotel in Detroit. Why does God allow pain in our life? Dungy asked in his emotionally charged speech. This is so horrible. I've never really thought of Dungy as a great coach, and I'm not a fan of the teams he has worked for, but he has always struck me as a non-a_s in a buisness full of them. At this time, it's a personal thing and he has to do what works for him. Dont we get enough of that from the president? 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. About Chris Mortensen, I didn't say the guy rapes kids, murders for racial reasons and eats puppies. Pence Leaves Colts Game Over Anthem Protest In Obviously Pre-Planned Stunt, Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck Retires At 29. "This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension for his football family here with the Colts.". At least two swipes at Dungy, with one of the more backhanded compliments I've seen to balance it. But Dungy used the most important lesson to drive home his point before the packed ballroom full of former NFL players and coaches, league officials and fans. What Dungy forgets is the reckoning of the book of Proverbs, many of which Dungy has committed for not being the master of his true homophobia: a lying tongue a heart that devises wicked plans. ``I don't think there's anyone here that would wish to play a football game under these circumstances, but it's our obligation and we'll fulfill that obligation because that's what Tony wants us to do,' Polian said. Indychannel.com has also changed its Web site, from "Police are investigating, but said Dungy's death was likely a suicide" to "Police said there were no signs of foul play, but would not confirm if the cause of death was suicide." I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. It is not a crime to make money off 14m ago The Bergen Record Outpouring from social media after Devin Willock, Paramus Catholic alum, killed However, I definitely did not have any intention of comparing anyone in this thread to George W. Bush. 54. This is the way a Christian man should coach a team, punter Hunter Smith said. He was playing around and laughing with some friends. According to the medical examiners office, Dungey was found and bitten by his girlfriend on December 22, less than half an hour after she was last seen alive. If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. Im not totally recovered, I dont know if I ever will be, its still ever-painful, he said, wiping back a tear. Love Tony Dungy, but this is not his strong suit. Yes it is a shame. I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. Not one of us here probably actually KNEW himbut we can recognize that the fact that this child died is a sad one. ``I liked James a lot.'. Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. Now, I have no taste for any of it. Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL team. Dungy again this year publicly declaring that he did not want Michael Sam on his team. On Thursday, he was forced to identify a young man he fathered and, in so doing, to confront his own mortality. He was great, Stokley told the team website. Tony Dungy has left the Colts and is in Tampa, where he used to coach the Buccaneers. Theres just something about this tragedy that feels so raw and so hurtful that words cannot describe the emotions and grief. Tony and Lauren tied the knot on 19 June 1982 and they both have 11 children, including 3 biological children and 8 adopted children. Nous sommes une compagnie de traduction spcialise dans la gestion de grands projets multilingues. I hope Dungy finds enough love to get on. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. I'm not surprised that mention of it was removed. The mood was also somber at the Buccaneers' practice facility Thursday, which is next to the airport where the Colts' plane that brought Tony Dungy to Florida was parked for a time. I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. "-" , , . It may take therapy, but I'm OK with that. There are opinions, observations and perspectives, absolutely, but what one person defines as fact is merely an opinion to others and flat-out wrong to some. WTHR in Indianapolis reports: The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy has been found dead at the Campus Lodge apartments in Lutz, Florida. All I have is a broken heart for Tony and Lauren Dungy, parents of five children. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". Adding the inevitable second guessing that follows a suicide only magnifies the anguish. I'm not Dungy. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose famous father was the highly successful head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and is now a studio analyst for NBCs Football Night in America. And for the second time today, I respond to a post that gets deleted. But it bothers me that you feel the need to snark at all these people you and I both don't know, so I'm telling you about it. While that may be true, I believe that Chris Mortensen would probably refuse to do so, as well as a few other of their football guys, out of personal respect. My goal is to fill a couple of tables with my players the day before the game. James Dungys girlfrie I think that just shows you what kind of man he is.. James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide in his Tampa-area apartment early Well do what he does and what he wishes. . Good luck and best wishes to Dungy, his family, his fans, the Colts and everyone who has had to read my "debates" with SS. Tony Dungy, son of Wilbur Dungy and Clomey Dungy, born in Jackson, Michigan, had a brief stint as a professional football player after his four-year stint playing quarterback for the University of Minnesota. ESPN makes him a rich man. He led the Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI, making him the first black head coach to win a Super Bowl. "You hate to see anything like this happen," Reid said. So, by comparing all the religious commentors here, and Dungy, for that matter, to GWB, you get to revel in just how much smarter you are than them. In her autopsy report, Dr. Jacqueline Lee of the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office wrote that James Dungy hanged himself from a bedroom ceiling fan with a leather belt. It's reflected by his team, too. Not the Pro Bowl teams. My condolences to anyone for whom the Christmas season brings up painful memories. Team President Bill Polian said Caldwell will take over Tonys duties for however long Tony may be away.. James used to be a ball boy for the Bucs and was often seen on the sidelines at Indy games, yukking it up with players. James stood 6-foot-7 and was sometimes was mistaken for one of his father's players, The Indianapolis Star reported on its Web site. , SIT. James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide in his Tampa area apartment early Thursday morning. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. i imagine that most news outlets who changed the wording of their earlier stories were quite aware that family members and close associates would be learning about what happened through news reports rather than through those close to them. We take a look back at rookie defensive back Marcus Jones' season scoring in all three phases. divers domaines de spcialisations. New York Jets running back Curtis Martin received the Bart Starr Award, given annually to an NFL player on the basis of character and service. SIT, "-" , . "He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student," Quandt said. I'm not an elected official. You know Tony, how he raised a family,' Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. ``A tragedy. A death investigation is underway, but the sheriff's office says there's a high probability that the death of James Dungy was a suicide. WTHR in Indianapolis reports: The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy has been found dead at the Campus Lodge apartments in Lutz, Florida. With much love 6 comments. What could the Patriots coaching staff look like in 2023? I had just seen James tuesday and he seemed fine. In 2012, he tweeted his disappointment about President Obamas changing views on marriage equality. - 22 , : . I know James has touched many lives including mine. OMO has it right. The Colts (13-1) will play Dec. 24 at Seattle, and team president Bill Polian said that assistant head coach Jim Caldwell has taken over for Dungy. Celebritynetworth says Tony Dungy has a net worth of $10 million. "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' Counting down the top 10 plays from the Patriots 2022 season as ranked by Patriots.com. Worked in , Dungys teams became perennial postseason contenders under his leadership, with Tampa Bay only missing the playoffs twice. Instagram / Kevin Nash Kevin Nash said doctors told him his son Tristen might have died from If so, maybe you need to step away from the keyboard for a while. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. . 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You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. Tony's got tremendous faith, and that's what will carry Tony through,' said Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, who worked for Dungy at Tampa Bay. My sympathies are with you and your family @ this tragic time in your life. No parent should have to bury their child. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said his team's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy. He was pronounced dead at a Tampa hospital. Until they heard that Tony Dungy would be accompanying him in the booth. I know how he'll handle it. Shalandra. When the team tried to hire his replacement before bothering to fire him, he left town with his head held high, as always taking the high road. I hope he and all of his family extened or not have a chance to grieve. Because were loved by God and the pain allows us to head back to our Father. 30. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! Over breakfast, Dungy recalls the overwhelming support he and his wife, Lauren, received through cards, letters, telephone calls, and face-to-face encounters with other parents who had lost their children to suicide. He was struggling with the things of the world and took his own life. Thats the benefit I got, thats the benefit James got and thats the benefit you can get if you accept Jesus into your heart today as your Savior.. I'm a father of three and I can't imagine getting a phone call or being told that.". Keep on trusting in him and hold on to his unchanging hands and it will be alright. Son of Colts' coach and former Gopher Tony Dungy dies LUTZ, Fla. (AP) -- James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found It'll be his faith that will let him stand strong, but that doesn't mean it's easy.". ``The whole family is good people. I would not have continued this nonsense, but I felt that another rip deserved a riposte. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose famous father Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. The Patriots made their intentions for change known last week but how those will manifest themselves remains to be seen. The Associated Press contributed to this report. LUTZ, Fla. James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early Thursday, the sheriff's office said. . Bobman, my son turns 6 today & I expect the exact same thing will happen in my TV room on Saturday. You have never done anything wrong to me, and even if you had, I dont think it likely that I would waste my valuable-to-me time bothering you on a message board as my way of response. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. ``It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. AHAVA SIT. Of all of the wonderful people in the NFL, no man is more wonderful than Dungy. Tony is a class act and this is a huge tragedy for his entire family. I'm probably oversensitive. I know what! But it's probably healthier if he does. Dungy joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent before joining the San Francisco 49ers in 1977. BTW, it's helped reading through this thread; thanks. I hope the rest of the Dungy family lives long and healthy lives. "I remember James, who was about 6 or 7 at the time, just loved being around the facility and the team and most of all being around his dad.". Coach Dungy has left the team temporarily to go to Tampa. Damn, that just sucks. Sorry. If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. Interprtes pour des audiences la justice, des runions daffaire et des confrences. . , , . If the viewers would stand for and tune into them hounding the family all over the place, thats what they would be doing (or so their general conduct leads me to believe). May GOD BLESS US ALL. I'm a father of three and I can't imagine getting a phone call or being told that.'. "There's no words to describe it. on the "cause". Analyst for NBCs Football Night in America., Dungy gave a eulogy at Jamies memorial service in Tampa, Florida, and spoke of, among other things, not hugging his son on Thanksgiving a few weeks before his death. "It seems like just yesterday when we were all together in Minnesota," Green said in a statement. This is the great tragedy, because they can't tell you what they were thinking when they did it, including most of the ones who survive their attempt. However, Dungi also faces controversies with some of its religious and political stances. with, one Tony Dungy, thirty years ago. You are expressing your opinion just as much as I am expressing mine, but please let me take this paragraph and rephrase it for you: If I have bothered you, please understand that I do not know you and do not have any personal axes to grind with you or (almost) anyone else. respect Dungy's privacy in this period (as they should) isn't because they actually care, but because of anticipated viewer backlash. I sincerely hope you at least read this thread, so you understand what I'm trying to say. Tony Dungy took the team plane from Indianapolis to Tampa, Fla., where he had coached the Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. No problem for Dungi. "He's unbelievable. To take it a step further, speaking from experience and as nearly anyone who has gone through a VERY difficult time can tell you, getting on with life and focusing on something tangible and hopeful is much better than dwelling on negativity. Coach Dungy's close to a lot of these players. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. My heart will also reach out to his girlfriend who loved him very much. We have the greatest role model there is in Tony Dungy. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. James Dungy was a student at the University of South Florida. MAY THE HANDS OF GOD WRAP AROUND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. "The thoughts and prayers of everyone in this building are with Tony and (wife) Lauren, their children and their extended family, and for the repose of James' soul," Polian said at a news conference at the Colts' training facility in Indianapolis. Truth be told, a parent who loses a child never has the hurt scarred, never grows a callous over the wound. Most of the posts on this thread have been very thoughtful, and all I can say is kudos to you all for showing your own humanity at, of all places, an NFL analysis website. I have had 2 uncles (one at least 3 times) and one cousin attempt suicide. James Dungy's girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at about 1:30 a.m., Carter said. I'm a single dad raising 3 boys..a few mos ago I had a vivid dream that my 4 yr old had died, luckily I awoke to see him in bed with me. ``This morning, it was so surreal. Wife-beater Rice would attract far more questions and media than Sam, yet Dungey would embrace him with open arms like he did with dog-killer Michael Vick (who incidentally also had a reality show behind him) when He was released from jail. I will happily admit that I was expressing my well-backed-up opinion of how the media presents the "news". 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James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colt Coach Tony Dungy, was found dead early Thursday of an apparent suicide in his apartment in the Tampa, While this happened several years ago, Dungy spent part of his social capital in 2007 in Indiana to raise thousands of dollars to fight against marriage equality, saying that if you are with God you should be for gay people. Sorry. that said, the redacting of earlier stories is less an issue of tastefullness as legal necessity. Who cares now that Dungys Indianapolis Colts are 13-1 and not 14-0? As he did while delivering James eulogy in December, Dungy on Saturday spoke of him eloquently and steadily, speaking of lessons learned and of the positives taken from experience. My prayers are with you @ this time also. I swear I feel like the wind just got knocked out of me. Anybody who knows Tony Dungy understands these emotions. I believe its the way Jesus would coach a team.. We see that you have javascript disabled. Well, I think. When he got up to speak, Dungy said it was the eighth or ninth time he had attended the annual Super Bowl event, but his dream remains to attend just 24 hours before he takes the field as a Super Bowl coach. I am so sorry for the loss of this incredible human being. LUTZ, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2005) -- James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in a Tampa Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. Regarding religion, I mentioned it fairly obliquely in an earlier post (and am no fan of the president's injection if it all over), Sean #19, but all accounts indicate that it IS a cornerstone of Dungy's personality and is very pertinent here. He would sing "The Lumberjack Song" dressed in a tutu carrying a parasol if they told him to. For all any of us know Tony Dungy might be a rapist or something. The other, if the person who posted it is wondering why I deleted it, I encourage him to e-mail me. DEAR COACH DUNGY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WE WILL KEEP YOUN AND FAMILY IN PRAYS YOU IS A STRONG MAN AND YOU HAVE FAITH IN WHAT YOU BELIEVE WHAT COME TO PASS THERE IS REASON IN THINGS THAT GOD DO THINGS AND AND AREASON WHY THE DEVIL HAVE A PLAY IN SOMETHINGS BUT KEEP YOUR FAITH AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP GOD GOT YOUR BACK AND HE GOT IN CONTROL IN ALL THINGS. I know how he'll handle it. Dungys lies were proved when he publicly stated that he would welcome Ray Rice to his team. But we are not alone GOD is bigger than anything in this very small world. I guess it's good that the Colts wrapped up homefieldDungy won't have anything to worry about besides his family, as is rightfully so, and he will be able to properly take care of things and grieve. "Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide," Carter said. ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS JAMES, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. Poor Tony. James, their second-oldest child, was taking extension classes at the University of South Florida, the sheriff's office said. Nobody is using the "S" word at the moment, & I for one certainly hope that it turns out to have been some other cause of death. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. They will be in my prayers through this time of mourning. Anthony Kevin Dungy (born October 6, 1955) is a former American football safety and coach who served as head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. . He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. Benumbing does not begin to describe the experience. buzzword, , . You have to go with what you know when your world is upside down. May God watch over you and give you all you need at this awful time. ``I remember James, who was about 6 or 7 at the time, just loved being around the facility and the team and most of all being around his dad.'. James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school. Players with families, it certainly hits home. April 12, 2022 Allthat and more on this episode of PatriotsAllAccess. ``It seems like just yesterday when we were all together in Minnesota,' Green said in a statement. Dont make me laugh. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. Kathy. "I liked James a lot.". Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide, Hillsborough County Sheriffs spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. LUTZ, FLA. James Dungy, 18, a son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early Thursday, the sheriffs office said. I am a 18-year-old teen who loves sports ? Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. James stood 6-foot-7 and was sometimes was mistaken for one of his father's players, The Indianapolis Star reported on its Web site. Among them, Dungy has long held some fairly outright anti-LGBTQ views. All Rights Reserved. ``He was cracking jokes, just being himself,' she said. He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. . They dont need him - he needs them. UPDATE: WTHR has now removed any mention of suicide from its Web site. From 1996 to 2001 he was the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. To say nothing, though, in such cases is to essentially be as hollow as the hollow words themselves, and so some sincere effort is surely in order. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. Caldwell will take over "for however long Tony will be away and however long he will be away is entirely up to him," Polian added. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. LUTZ, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2006) -- The death of the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy was ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said. The Colts had won their first 13 games before losing last Sunday to the San Diego Chargers. Dungy is immensely popular around the NFL and known for his soft-spoken style, ever-steady leadership and commitment to balancing family life with football a rare trait in NFL coaches. I'm really going to be OK, at least my mother says so, and my wife seems to still love me. I imagine there have been many of us around this league at every level feeling the same lows. Tony's a great person with a great family.'. En 10 ans, nous avons su nous imposer en tant que leader dans notre industrie et rpondre aux attentes de nos clients. *please forgive the masculinity of the noun/pronouns - I'm not a fan of "his/her". His football team means a lot to him. This morning, it was so surreal., She said Dungy was just a really good kid, very laid-back. She called paramedics, who attempted to resuscitate the teen to no avail. And please, don't turn this into me suggesting he had anything to do with it, or that the circumstances are fishy, I am not saying that at all. The mood was somber Thursday at the Buccaneers' practice facility, located near the airport where the Colts' plane that brought Tony Dungy to Florida was parked. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service, Copyright 2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved. Parents should never outlive their children. Even before this, I had hoped the Colts would win the Superbowl this year. Give him the biggest hug in the world when he does, bob. The cause of death is pending autopsy by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiners Office. ``If James wasn't here, it was like: `Where's James?' puts alot of stuff into perspective. . - . "The whole family is good people. They don't know me from anyone, but my condolences go out to the Dungy family and to all of the friends of someone too young to die.