I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.'. Is there something about this topic, that compels you to gratuitously insult people? 0. I have absolutely no doubt that the marketing weenies at ESPN looked at this and set the policy for the network - no hounding someone that everyone believes to be a good guy in his moment of turmoil. I hope he and all of his family extened or not have a chance to grieve. If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. But the two-time Super Bowl winner said one coaching opportunity got him I know how he'll handle it. TransProfessionals est une compagnie ne en Grande-Bretagne et maintenant installe au Benin. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. "This morning, it was so surreal. A man's* business between him and his god is his OWN business, and I don't want anything to do with anybody else's. It can be utterly bewildering and it leaves those behind in a state of complete emotional desolation. James Dungy hanged himself from a bedroom ceiling fan with a leather belt, Dr. Jacqueline Lee of the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office wrote in her final autopsy report. So when the ESPN.com editors dispatched an e-mail Thursday morning, seeking a reactionary column to the death of James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy and his wife, Lauren, I approached the laptop keyboard with this firsthand reality: Not even the greatest literary giants of this or any other time are capable of crafting words sufficient to assuage the profound grief that is inherent to the passing of any parents child. EDITORS NOTE: Dallas-based sportswriter Art Stricklin is reporting this week on the spiritual side of the Super Bowl. James Dungy hanged himself in December.February 17, 2006 at 12:00 am. Instagram / Kevin Nash Kevin Nash said doctors told him his son Tristen might have died from 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, 37: there usually is not a heck of a lot of doubt what occured given the method one has chosen to commit suicide. In December authorities ruled out foul play. Powered by. I want you to know there is a peace in your mind through Gods spirit when you know Jesus and know you will be in heaven with Him.. Tony Dungy took the team plane from Indianapolis to Tampa, Fla., where he had coached the Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. "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. Losing a teenage son is horrible enough. May the Dungy family find strength in the days ahead. And for the second time today, I respond to a post that gets deleted. ``The whole family is good people. 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. . I always enjoyed the fact that his kids were there on the sidelines, smiling and joking with the players. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission met on Jan. 5, 2023, to consider the application for Summit Carbon Solutions. C.E. Anybody who knows Tony Dungy understands these emotions. I agree.Dungy should take a week or two to grieve, then immerse himself back into work with his coworkers and team. I'm probably oversensitive. 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. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. I believe its the way Jesus would coach a team.. " " - . "This morning, it was so surreal. But you can certainly understand with Dungeys open, public attacks on gay people any issues surrounding Dungey, family, athletes or otherwise. A week ago -- six days before his oldest son, James, was found dead at age 18 of an apparent suicide -- Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy sat in his office, talking 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 now has a studio. BTW, it's helped reading through this thread; thanks. I would not care one iota if he did not coach the rest of the year. I can think of no better way to describe him. Given that his job has worked for him for a long, long time, I would expect him to somewhat lose himself in that and in his family. And it wasnt even my child. Coach Dungy you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. James Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas. Tony's a great person with a great family.'. He was a pleasure to be around, McKay said in a phone interview. "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.". His football team means a lot to him. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. James Dungy, a son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, has died, hospital spokesman says. Who cares now that Dungys Indianapolis Colts are 13-1 and not 14-0? Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said his team's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy. Dont make me laugh. It is, to be sure, an exercise in which a parent must plumb the depths of emotion and dip deep into the reservoir of faith. James Dungy was a good friend to alot of people and very well known. Todd asked. The first is his very public homosexuality. 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. First, the Colts lose to end their undefeated season" Yes, I'm sure that he's thinking, "If only we were still undefeated" My condolences to Tony Dungy and his family. "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said. Tony Dungy is widely recognized for his community involvement and the respect with which he treats his players. Tony and Lauren tied the knot on 19 June 1982 and they both have 11 children, including 3 biological children and 8 adopted children. 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. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. 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. With a heavy heart, Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy returned to his team Thursday, a week after his oldest son's death of an apparent suicide. respect Dungy's privacy in this period (as they should) isn't because they actually care, but because of anticipated viewer backlash. Re: #50 Among them, Dungy has long held some fairly outright anti-LGBTQ views. "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' Of course, if he can't stand to go back, well then he can't. Mike Clemens, a farmer from Wimbledon, North Dakota, was literally (and figuratively) blown away, when his equipment shed collapsed under a snow load. This is so horrible. One I deleted just because I wanted to confine the topic to the right discussion thread. Site by Mere. Insult no extra charge. Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. I'm not an elected official. Here's an explanation of what the metrics mean. He said he didnt want to have the same regret at the sold-out breakfast, as he led the crowd in prayer, asking those who did not have Jesus in their life to accept Him for the very first time. That's a shame. He's lucky to have it. 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. He is active in All-Pro Dad, a Tampa-based resource group that provides assistance and advice to fathers. - , , ? He led the Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI, making him the first black head coach to win a Super Bowl. ``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. But if they believed for ONE SECOND that it would improve ratings by a tenth of a point, the kid gloves would come off so fast it would make you sick. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS JAMES, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. Jessica James, 18, who described herself as a close friend, said she and a group of friends went to the movies with Dungy on Monday night. "He was cracking jokes, just being himself," she said. Let's see, players have been benched, coaches have been fired, and some FO readers and staff have lambasted, reamed and otherwise done their best to coat them all in vitriol. One who kills wife and one who kills dog? 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. So when Dungy showed up at a press conference to stand behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as he signed a $70 million bill that prioritizes resources for Florida fathers, many people were surprised. Dungy told of two people having received the gift of sight from his sons donated corneas and of the youth to whom he has talked who are wrestling with similar problems as his son. A man who loves other men? LUTZ, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2005) -- James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in a Tampa-area apartment. - . 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. In 2013, he stated that he disagreed with the lifestyle of openly gay NBA player Jason Collins. 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. I have had 2 uncles (one at least 3 times) and one cousin attempt suicide. Parents should never outlive their children. However, Dungi also faces controversies with some of its religious and political stances. , , , , , , . Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Why does God allow pain in our life? Dungy asked in his emotionally charged speech. I swear I am not talking to myself people. . James Dungy's girlfriend found him The Dungys don't know my family from anyone either, but our thoughts will be with them. Personally, no matter how Dungy was as a person, the situation would still be unfortunate and sad. Of all of the wonderful people in the NFL, no man is more wonderful than Dungy. Tony Dungy coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. The death of 18-year-old James Dungy, the son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, has been ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said Friday. I've noticed the same sort of thing in a couple places -- people trying to tie this story back to football. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. . Upon learning the news, Dungy and his wife, Lauren, immediately boarded the private jet of Colt owner Jim Irsay and headed for Tampa. . He was great, Stokley told the team website. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment Thursday. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. ``It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least,' Polian said. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. 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. Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. My condolences to anyone for whom the Christmas season brings up painful memories. Not one of us here probably actually KNEW himbut we can recognize that the fact that this child died is a sad one. Did you have a specific example of his lack of personal ethics and/or journalistic integrity, or is speculating the worst about a person, not insulting to you? A medical examiner rules the death of James Dungy, son of Colts coach Tony Dungy, a suicide. . ``This morning, it was so surreal. New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a "very, very good kid. Now, I have no taste for any of it. Qualified Minnesota farmers will receive dollar-for-dollar matching money to purchase farmland. I am a student and a blogger all alone, Gurmeet. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose Coach Dungy has left the team temporarily to go to Tampa. , , Several people have used the word "class," and comporting oneself with class is a trait that can generally be observed from afar. The mood was also somber at the Buccaneers' practice facility, which is next to the airport where the Colts' plane that brought Tony Dungy to Florida was parked for a time. Wow, I dont think I was gratuitously insulting anyone. I'm not Mortensen. If so, maybe you need to step away from the keyboard for a while. He would toe the company line. The Colts (13-1) travel to Seattle for a game Saturday, and team president Bill Polian said assistant head coach Jim Caldwell will take over "for however long Tony will be away, and however long he will be away is entirely up to him. "You hate to see anything like this happen," Reid said. Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position, and had recently visited North Central. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose famous father And also, if 200 people say they witnessed something, and the claim is not incredible, it is good reason to believe said claim. Don Parcells, brother of Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells, died of brain cancer in New Jersey at age 62; Steve Belichick, father of New England Patriots' coach Bill Belichick, died at 86. I will happily admit that I was expressing my well-backed-up opinion of how the media presents the "news". 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. James Dungy's girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at about 1:30 a.m., Carter said. I hope I have done the same and assuaged your worries that I am some kind of heartless, self-righteous, superior monster. Coach Dungy to you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. . It gets worse. He came to the hospital often, even after the season. It's an awful and confusing thing. It hasnt happened yet; Ill sure be happy when it does.. Its a true tragedy.. My sympathies are with you and your family @ this tragic time in your life. There were times, indeed, when I wondered whether they could survive such a tragedy. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment. He was pronounced dead there. 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. Does anyone think it could have been some kind of accidental death? "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' I said he would do his job if his bosses told him to. James Dungys girlfrie Don Parcells, brother of Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells, died of brain cancer in New Jersey at age 62; Steve Belichick, father of New England Patriots' coach Bill Belichick, died at 86. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. Damn, that just sucks. Jessica James, 18, who described herself as a close friend of James Dungy, said she and a group of friends went to the movies with him Monday night. How to explain to my five year-old son why I'll be crying when I watch Saturday's game even worse (you parents out there will understand) my son will pat me on the back and say "It's okay, Dad.". ``I liked James a lot.'. This strain of mental illness seems to run strong through my dad's side of the family, although our immediate branch hasn't felt it yet. Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL team. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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. James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school. His job, 100%, is to make money for ESPN. 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Team President Bill Polian said Caldwell will take over Tonys duties for however long Tony may be away.. Dungy's girlfriend found him on Dec. 22 less than a half hour after he was last seen alive, according to the medical examiner's office. I hope the rest of the Dungy family lives long and healthy lives. A medical examiner said the death of the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy was ruled a suicide. We see that you have javascript disabled. Interprtes pour des audiences la justice, des runions daffaire et des confrences. My heart goes out to Tony Dungy. If you take the words of someone you have never met and are unlikely ever to meet as bothersome, perhaps it is you who need to look away. He was pronounced dead at Tampa Hospital. If you think Dungy is a great coach, and he thinks he is a great coach, why does my opinion qualify as an insult to you (when I'm certain that it doesn't to him)? That 1 brief moment of terror when I awoke and thought the dream was real is something I'll never forget..I cannot imagine actually living through such a nightmare. His first head coaching stint was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996-2001; he was an assistant with the Minnesota Vikings from 1992 to 1995. However, I definitely did not have any intention of comparing anyone in this thread to George W. Bush. 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. SIT, "-" , . From 2002 to 2008 he was the coach of the Indianapolis Colts. A sheriff's deputy performed CPR before an ambulance took him to University Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. If speculating on this is out of line I can respect that and am sorry. Recent and Trending topics from Football Outsiders. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). She said an autopsy was pending. Not Christmas. Dungy said he had learned a lot from his sons, Eric, 14 and Jordan, 5, but the most important thing came from James, who would have been 19., He was a Christian and is today in heaven. ", She said Dungy "was just a really good kid, very laid-back. Tony Dungy has left the Colts and is in Tampa, where he used to coach the Buccaneers. He would sing The Lumberjack Song? If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. I'm a father of three and I can't imagine getting a phone call or being told that.". 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, 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. 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. I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. I'm going out on a limb and thinking you have a low opinion of the president. But God had the same choice 2,000 years ago with His Son, Jesus Christ, and it paved the way for you and me to have eternal life. Shalandra. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Im afraid for her life: Riverside CC womens coach harassed after Title IX suit, Six people, including mother and baby, killed in Tulare County; drug cartel suspected, Want to solve climate change? 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. 54 comments, Last at 27 Dec 2005, 12:02pm. If there ever was a model for fatherhood in a business that is not conducive to good, consistent parenting, it is Dungy. Some people feel the need to be snarky and cynical no matter what the topic is. I am so sorry for the loss of this incredible human being. The Dungys moved to Indianapolis in 2002 after Tony Dungy was fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he coached from 1996 to 2001. I'm just heartbroken at this news. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. I'll be like you, bobman, when I watch Saturday's game. ``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.'. I hope Dungy finds enough love to get on. Update: The news gets worse: It was apparently a suicide. Assistant Jim Caldwell will coach the team in Dungys absence. 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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. A feat that hasn't been accomplished since 1947. ``This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension his football family here with the Colts.'. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. 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. 21 - CatSam - well, I DID say I was sorry. God only knows what happened. ``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. I'm not personally affronted. I know it hurts. I understand you apologized, but what else do you think people would talk about in a thread about a coach's son dying and that same coach having a strong religous faith? Hello, I am Gurmeet singh , Blogger from Jammu, India. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! The Patriots will pick 14th overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Entry Draft. And my condolences to the Dungy family as well. My prayers are with you @ this time also. Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position. The cause of death is pending autopsy by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiners Office. At least two swipes at Dungy, with one of the more backhanded compliments I've seen to balance it. He wasn't breathing, and a sheriff's deputy performed CPR before an ambulance rushed him to University Community Hospital, Carter said. God only knows what happened. Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.". Chris Mortenson? UPDATE: WTHR has now removed any mention of suicide from its Web site. How heartbreaking. 54. Tony Dungy is a Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach who won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts and a 13969 record in 13 years leading the Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is like to lose a loved one, and I understand what you must be going through. ), the slippery slope ends at that level of personal pain and dissapointment. He was pronounced dead there. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. My condolences to the Dungy family, this is tragic. It's reflected by his team, too. LUTZ, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2006) The death of the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy has been ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said. Unless you thought it was a compliment; then I meant it. Even before this, I had hoped the Colts would win the Superbowl this year. Being born in the family of literals Education and prosperity has been a sole purpose to follow, but I have chosen a different path for my life. You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. Ever get confused about the new stat in an article you read? Instead, they must lean on each other and, even more so, on faith. The Colts had won their first 13 games before losing last Sunday to the San Diego Chargers. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. 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. April 12, 2022 In 1981, Dungy returned to the Steelers as an assistant coach in the role of defensive backs coach before being named defensive coordinator in 1984. Martin, in his acceptance speech for the Bart Starr Award, said his faith in God helped him overcome a rocky beginning to his life, including family and friends being killed when he was young and an abusive home situation where his dad regularly beat his mom. "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. - 22 , : . If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. At this time, it's a personal thing and he has to do what works for him. Not rumors about coaches and executives on the hot seat. 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. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". 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