James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his dad coached the team. C.E. Tune-in for an emergency Unfiltered podcast as Fred Kirsch, Paul Perillo and Mike Dussault discuss the news that the Patriots are working to extend Jerod Mayo's contract and will start interviewing for an offensive coordinator. En 10 ans, nous avons su nous imposer en tant que leader dans notre industrie et rpondre aux attentes de nos clients. I've noticed the same sort of thing in a couple places -- people trying to tie this story back to football. She said an autopsy was pending. 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. 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. ``He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field,' fullback Mike Alstott said. 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. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. 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. He was part of this football team. I have witnessed the raw emotion that accompanies such a tragic event. People ask how I could come back to work so soon. There are still far too many people that think of suicide as something that shames the rest of the family. How on Earth is that "speculating the worst about someone?" Tony Dungy is widely recognized for his community involvement and the respect with which he treats his players. Quandt said Dungy visited North Central a week or two ago to pick up a transcript. - The son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy used a belt to hang himself from a ceiling fan, according to the 911 call the teen's girlfriend made when she found him Dungy will always hold a special place for me as a Bucs fan. , , , , -SIT . April 12, 2022 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." A look at the Patriots opponents from 2023 through 2024. It's just some people saying he seemed to be a really classy person, and they are sad that a classy person passed on. Tony Dungy is a married man and he is married to Lauren Harris Dungy, who is a teacher by profession. Kathy. Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. I'm not personally affronted. , . 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. . 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. Qualified Minnesota farmers will receive dollar-for-dollar matching money to purchase farmland. Hope the humor came through in a non-tacky fashion. "I liked James a lot.". Carter said ``nothing evident' was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. Sorry. 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. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. All Rights Reserved. I sincerely hope you at least read this thread, so you understand what I'm trying to say. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. It is like to lose a loved one, and I understand what you must be going through. It's an awful and confusing thing. 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. Not one of us here probably actually KNEW himbut we can recognize that the fact that this child died is a sad one. 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). Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose , , . He shared the blame when Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. Harris' son Dok told The Associated a false witness who breathes lies lies and sows discord among brothers. TransProfessionals est une compagnie ne en Grande-Bretagne et maintenant installe au Benin. "This morning, it was so surreal. The other, if the person who posted it is wondering why I deleted it, I encourage him to e-mail me. BTW, it's helped reading through this thread; thanks. 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. Coach Dungy you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. no way in hell! And it wasnt even my child. 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. Indianapolis lost its first game Dec. 18 against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. Tony Dungy = Grade A Class Act. This is the way a Christian man should coach a team, punter Hunter Smith said. Site by Mere. James Dungy hanged himselfon Dec. LUTZ, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2006) The death of the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy was ruled a Class. ), the slippery slope ends at that level of personal pain and dissapointment. I'll come out and say that there are no lines here to read between - I'm saying exactly what I mean. There is a devastating incongruity that transpires when the circle of life suddenly comes unraveled, and parents are called upon to bid an early farewell to a child. ESPN makes him a rich man. 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. Some people feel the need to be snarky and cynical no matter what the topic is. If you take the words of someone you have never met and are unlikely ever to meet as some kind of personal affront, perhaps it is you who need to look away. . His sons, James and Eric, were well known by the players and often watched games from the sideline but had to earn the right to do so with good behavior. 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'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, Fla., area, the Hillsborough County sheriffs office said. 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. It gets worse. However, he was hospitalized for an attempted suicide in October, taking 14 painkillers. "It certainly keeps things in perspective," two-time MVP quarterback Peyton Manning said. , . If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. He's the man who turned around the Buccaneers and did with such grace and class. He was cracking jokes, just being himself, she told the Associated Press. Update: Chris Mortensen puts this tragedy into perspective: When I woke up this morning, I had a lot on my plate. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment Thursday. Live with it or don't. 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. "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. Two years ago, when the infant son of Colt receiver Brandon Stokley spent several weeks in the hospital because of postnatal complications, Dungy was a frequent visitor. I imagine there have been many of us around this league at every level feeling the same lows. Whether or not you think Tony Dungy is a great coach, he's a great man who appeared to have a tremendous family life. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in a Tampa-area apartment Thursday. I always enjoyed the fact that his kids were there on the sidelines, smiling and joking with the players. Don't make me laugh. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Responsible Gaming, Support Football Outsiders' independent media. I'm not religious. "The whole family is good people. But we are not alone GOD is bigger than anything in this very small world. Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position, and had recently visited North Central. Does anyone think it could have been some kind of accidental death? I swear I am not talking to myself people. 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 said he would do his job if his bosses told him to. , . He would have celebrated a birthday on Thursday. Yes it is a shame. 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. Wow, I don't think I was gratuitously insulting anyone. It's reflected by his team, too. Less than a week ago, Dungy presided over a group of men poised on the cusp of football immortality. If there ever was a model for fatherhood in a business that is not conducive to good, consistent parenting, it is Dungy. "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. 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. He's lucky to have it. 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.". This is horrible, my heart breaks for Dungy and his family. Before he got up to speak, a brief video was shown of Colts players talking about the impact Dungy had on their life before and after the tragic death of his son. His football team means a lot to him. Assistant Jim Caldwell will coach the team in Dungys absence. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. This is horrible for anybody to go through. Dungy said the biggest regret in his life is that when he saw his son for the last time during the Thanksgiving holidays, he did not hug him when he left but only gave him a causal goodbye. Not Christmas. 21 - CatSam - well, I DID say I was sorry. "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' 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. THE WORLD IS GRIEVING WITH YOU. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. James Dungy was a student at the University of South Florida. ``Nobody likes to see that. 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. After welcoming the team back on Sunday night, Zac and Doug Ventola received an invitation from Robert Kraft for a surprise return to Gillette Stadium. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. I really feel for the guy. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. that the rescue crews tried to perform CPR makes it pretty clear what occured. respect Dungy's privacy in this period (as they should) isn't because they actually care, but because of anticipated viewer backlash. 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. 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. 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. 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. And my condolences to the Dungy family as well. 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. Extraordinary claims may require extraordinary evidence/proof, but someone saying that Dungy seemed to be a classy person is, by no means, an 'extraordinary' claim. Celebritynetworth says Tony Dungy has a net worth of $10 million. puts alot of stuff into perspective. You have to go with what you know when your world is upside down. But it's probably healthier if he does. Theres just something about this tragedy that feels so raw and so hurtful that words cannot describe the emotions and grief. 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. 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. With the conclusion of their 2022 season, the Patriots 2023 slate of opponents has been set. My prayers are with you @ this time also. James Dungy hanged himself in December.February 17, 2006 at 12:00 am. The first deputy on scene performed CPR on Dungy until Hillsborough County Fire Rescue arrived and transported him to University Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Players with families, it certainly hits home. 6 comments. I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. Dungy again this year publicly declaring that he did not want Michael Sam on his team. After three years in that role, he joined the Minnesota Vikings in the same capacity. "There's no words to describe it. 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. How heartbreaking. My sympathies are with you and your family @ this tragic time in your life. Hello, I am Gurmeet singh , Blogger from Jammu, India. From 2002 to 2008 he was the coach of the Indianapolis Colts. He would toe the company line. 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. 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. Dungy has been at NBC for more years than he spent as an NFL head coach. I agree.Dungy should take a week or two to grieve, then immerse himself back into work with his coworkers and team. I am sick. James Dungy, son of Colts head coach Tony Dungy, has died of unknown causes: James Dungy, a son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, has died, hospital spokesman says. I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". He also appreciated the words of parents who decided to reconnect with their children on a deeper level after listening to Coach Dungey. 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. Give him the biggest hug in the world when he does, bob. 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. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. It'll be his faith that will let him stand strong, but that doesn't mean it's easy.". Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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. If speculating on this is out of line I can respect that and am sorry. Benumbing does not begin to describe the experience. "It kind of diminishes our school family," he said. To be against equality. 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. It can be utterly bewildering and it leaves those behind in a state of complete emotional desolation. 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. I think that just shows you what kind of man he is.. I think that I mentioned that I was GLAD that most of the media have not taken that tack, and have instead pointed their boats rather higher in this case. Interprtes pour des audiences la justice, des runions daffaire et des confrences. Keep on trusting in him and hold on to his unchanging hands and it will be alright. He would toe the company line. Wow, I dont think I was gratuitously insulting anyone. LUTZ, Fla. (AP) -- James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in a Tampa-area apartment Thursday. My heart goes out to Tony and his family for this loss. *please forgive the masculinity of the noun/pronouns - I'm not a fan of "his/her". 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. Clinical depression is an insidious, horrible, disease that most people don't understand very well, and it often leads to them inadverdantly saying some absolutely hurtful (to the survivors) things. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy watches from the sideline as his team defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this season. Don't we get enough of that from the president? He is active in All-Pro Dad, a Tampa-based resource group that provides assistance and advice to fathers. Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL team. 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. I dont think theres anyone here that would wish to play a football game under these circumstances, but its our obligation and well fulfill that obligation because thats what Tony wants us to do, Polian said. I'm not Mortensen. My best wishes to the Dungy family. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school. 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 the night Dec. 19. James Dungy was a good friend to alot of people and very well known. He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. Good luck and best wishes to Dungy, his family, his fans, the Colts and everyone who has had to read my "debates" with SS. 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. Wow, Dungy is having a bad week. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. "Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide," Carter said. Shed collapse from snow in central North Dakota was kind of a disaster, but no one was hurt, Master Gardeners share gardening tips, ways to retain new knowledge for youth, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to require environmental impact statement on Summit Carbon pipeline, New Minnesota farmers can get help purchasing land, Willmar graduate Hiep Nguyen finds a community around the pottery wheel, American Opinion: Raising fees for immigration applications is wrongheaded, Funeral service listing published Jan. 18, 2023, PHOTOS: Pheasants taking flight along Highway 12. Toxicology results have now turned up negative, except for caffeine and medication paramedics used in attempts to resuscitate the teen, Lee said. Carter said "nothing evident" was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. Does Mike McDaniel Have Tricks Up His Sleeve? "It kind of diminishes our school family," he said. , . "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. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. The deal for Tony, I would guess, is that, as a class act, upstanding guy and good coach, he wants to give his players, his fans and his management as much effort as he can to bring them where they all want to go. First, you are right, not that it is germane to your point nor to this thread, I do, in fact, have a very low opinion of the president. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. The second oldest of five children, James Dungy attended Hillsborough Community College in Tampa. "It seems like just yesterday when we were all together in Minnesota," Green said in a statement. 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. There is no evidence to contradict that at this time.. "Nobody likes to see that. I belong to a place situated at the head of The India, The City of temples, the city of love and passion, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. He was part of this football team. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. It's rare for the Voweless Wonder, Trogdor, and I to have such agreement, but I think we would be able to supply you with any invective you might need in case of a response. Re: #50 Instead, they must lean on each other and, even more so, on faith. If anyone except Starshatterer had the opinion that I was comparing you to a member of the Bush family, or if anyone thought I was denigrating your intelligence or implying I was smarter than anyone else in this thread, I sincerely and humbly apologize. 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. . I'm going out on a limb and thinking you have a low opinion of the president. Coach Dungy has left the team temporarily to go to Tampa. The latest round has brought everyone back to the surface, even though there is no public evidence to that effect (of course, homosexuality in Breitbart calls the question of ones sexual orientation an assault). Dungys son was found dead in his Florida apartment early Thursday morning. I swear I feel like the wind just got knocked out of me. Quandt said Dungy visited North Central a week or two ago to pick up a transcript. 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. Show Notes About the Guest Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, shares what he's learned from his sons, Eric and Jordan, as well as his son James, who died in 2005. I know what Tony's thinking. ``This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension his football family here with the Colts.'. Coach Dungy's close to a lot of these players. He came to the hospital often, even after the season. They will be in my prayers through this time of mourning. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. In her autopsy . I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. Coach Dungy to you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. I don't recall anyone saying he was the "Best Human Ever." C.E. 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. It isn't like they were going to talk about the differences beween Ryu and Ken in Street Fighter Alpha or quantum physics. 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)? Cmon Kim Jong Il, this isn't a debate. Truth be told, a parent who loses a child never has the hurt scarred, never grows a callous over the wound. Tony made it clear to both myself and Jim that he wished for the organization and the team to carry on, and we will, Polian said in a news conference at team headquarters in Indianapolis. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. I would like to think that Im a good enough gratuitous insultor to be able to do that when I want to, and to do it better than I have possibly managed in my posts here. James Dungy's girlfriend found him Dungys lies were proved when he publicly stated that he would welcome Ray Rice to his team. This leads us to reason number 2. Dungy joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent before joining the San Francisco 49ers in 1977. I hope he and all of his family extened or not have a chance to grieve. Recent and Trending topics from Football Outsiders. Nous sommes une compagnie de traduction spcialise dans la gestion de grands projets multilingues. I always thought I would die before I was 21, but I appreciate life now and I do realize we have a God who forgives whatever we can do.. Dear Coach Dungy, Insult no extra charge. Tony Dungys Wife, Children. 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