Tony Dungy voices the pain & lessons from his sons suicide Don't we get enough of that from the president? 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. On this edition of PatriotsAllAccesspresented by GEICO,we discuss many of the looming issues for the Patriots heading into the off-season, with the players lamenting the missed opportunity this year. ``It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least,' Polian said. At least two swipes at Dungy, with one of the more backhanded compliments I've seen to balance it. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service, Copyright 2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved. She called paramedics, who attempted to resuscitate the teen to no avail. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. - . . Tragedies and death happen all too frequently in our lives. I am so sorry for the loss of this incredible human being. With much love ! Arizona coach Dennis Green, who was Minnesota's head coach when Dungy was the team's defensive coordinator, said he was "devastated" to hear the news. Uncategorized I'll come out and say that there are no lines here to read between - I'm saying exactly what I mean. What could the Patriots coaching staff look like in 2023? " " - . OMO has it right. Dont we get enough of that from the president? "Players with families, it certainly hits home. Very heartfelt reactions from Mortenson & Pasquarelli on ESPN.com. 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. I can think of no better way to describe him. "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. He was cracking jokes, just being himself, she told the Associated Press. James Dungy's girlfriend found him 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. Interprtes pour des audiences la justice, des runions daffaire et des confrences. Tony Dungy: Gay| Son suicide| Son| Kids| Ron desantis, Declan Rice: Birthday| Position| Wages| Wiki, Monti Ossenfort: Wiki| Salary| Wife| Net Worth, Russell Gage: What happened| Injury update| Injury report, Lamar Jackson: College| Sunglasses| Injury, * Offseason and/or practice squad member only. Advertisement. 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. This is horrible, my heart breaks for Dungy and his family. "-" , , . "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. 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. On Thursday, he was forced to identify a young man he fathered and, in so doing, to confront his own mortality. The teens girlfriend called paramedics, who attempted to revive him. It's just some people saying he seemed to be a really classy person, and they are sad that a classy person passed on. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. And for the second time today, I respond to a post that gets deleted. Nous sommes une compagnie de traduction spcialise dans la gestion de grands projets multilingues. 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. If speculating on this is out of line I can respect that and am sorry. 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 ", She said Dungy "was just a really good kid, very laid-back. Today we will discuss about Tony Dungy: Gay| Son suicide| Son| Kids| Ron desantis. James Dungy was a student at the University of South Florida. There is nothing worse. I would not care one iota if he did not coach the rest of the year. James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his dad coached the team. 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. Kevin Nashs son, Tristen, died in October at the age of 26. "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said. It'll be his faith that will let him stand strong, but that doesn't mean it's easy.". Good luck and best wishes to Dungy, his family, his fans, the Colts and everyone who has had to read my "debates" with SS. One I deleted just because I wanted to confine the topic to the right discussion thread. He is often regarded as one of the NFLs bigwigs and an ambassador for the league and the game. . 0. Celebritynetworth says Tony Dungy has a net worth of $10 million. 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 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. 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. My thoughts will be with the Dungy family as they go through this. Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. Im not totally recovered, I dont know if I ever will be, its still ever-painful, he said, wiping back a tear. . 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.. 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. , , , , -SIT . 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 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. I know it hurts. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. 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.. It can be utterly bewildering and it leaves those behind in a state of complete emotional desolation. Chris Mortenson? LnGrrrR, sorry, I'm the one who deleted both posts you responded to. Re: #50 LUTZ, Fla. James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead of an apparent He would sing "The Lumberjack Song" dressed in a tutu carrying a parasol if they told him to. 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. He was pronounced dead there. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! ``He's unbelievable. The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in his apartment in Lutz, Florida, a suburb of Tampa, Thursday morning. "He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student," Quandt said. I had just seen James tuesday and he seemed fine. I hope I have done the same and assuaged your worries that I am some kind of heartless, self-righteous, superior monster. Does Mike McDaniel Have Tricks Up His Sleeve? Even before this, I had hoped the Colts would win the Superbowl this year. "Nobody likes to see that. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. He would toe the company line. God only knows what happened. 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. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. ', She said Dungy ``was just a really good kid, very laid-back. sportsjone He retired in 1980. 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 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. I believe its the way Jesus would coach a team.. Officials said James Dungy was taking extension classes at the University of South Florida. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. My heart will also reach out to his girlfriend who loved him very much. Even after we lost to New England [in the AFC championship game], he still showed up. I hope Dungy finds enough love to get on. Dungy wasn't breathing when he was found, Carter said. Well, #25,I don't know Dungy personally, but I know a half dozen very worldly guys (in the sense that they have had extremely varied professional careers) who, to a man, say that the finest leader of men they have ever known was the guy they played football 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. 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. ``If James wasn't here, it was like: `Where's James?' The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. I agree.Dungy should take a week or two to grieve, then immerse himself back into work with his coworkers and team. One thing that really bothers me about this is that I get the sneaking suspicion that the reason ESPN etc. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. Some people feel the need to be snarky and cynical no matter what the topic is. Give him the biggest hug in the world when he does, bob. ``It kind of diminishes our school family,' he said. No votes so far! MAY THE HANDS OF GOD WRAP AROUND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. Even this article mentions who the Colts are playing this weekend, as if that's relevant. There is no other information to contradict that at this time. An autopsy has not been completed, the statement said. 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. We have the greatest role model there is in Tony Dungy. You have to go with what you know when your world is upside down. "It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least," Polian said. 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. ESPN reports that the ME issued a preliminary finding determining suicide. "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' Of all of the wonderful people in the NFL, no man is more wonderful than Dungy. , , Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? ``This morning, it was so surreal. 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Sign up to be receive exclusive breaking news podcasts at: https://www.patriots.com/audio/alert. 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. I'm really going to be OK, at least my mother says so, and my wife seems to still love me. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. Tony Dungys Wife, Children. God only knows what happened. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. 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. buzzword, , . 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. Tony's a great person with a great family.". THE WORLD IS GRIEVING WITH YOU. A look at the Patriots opponents from 2023 through 2024. (going to find kids and hug the bejesus out of them). 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. . 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. 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. Yes it is a shame. Thank you, MDS, for doing that. Toxicology results have now turned up negative, except for caffeine and medication paramedics used in attempts to resuscitate the teen, Lee said. 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