, , The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. 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. In the effort of maintaining order and not offending anyone else, though, I will drop out of this thread. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Losing a teenage son is horrible enough. I've seen what suicide can do to a family, and it's not pretty. There is nothing worse. 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. . He was pronounced dead at Tampa Hospital. Cmon Kim Jong Il, this isn't a debate. Period. Dungy took over as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1996 and was fired in 2001. James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in a Tampa-area apartment Thursday. All Rights Reserved. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. Shalandra. It isn't like they were going to talk about the differences beween Ryu and Ken in Street Fighter Alpha or quantum physics. Coach Dungy you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. Upon learning the news, Dungy and his wife, Lauren, immediately boarded the private jet of Colt owner Jim Irsay and headed for Tampa. 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. 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. , . James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. "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. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. he deserves and needs as much time as he needs to be with his family. This is a tremendous event and its great to be here, but I didnt want come here as the invited speaker, but as the head coach of a Super Bowl team. ESPN makes him a rich man. If I were Chris Mortensen, I'd be pretty insulted. Uncategorized Advertisement. 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. ? May the Dungy family find strength in the days ahead. ", "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 team's training facility in Indianapolis. "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.". 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. People ask how I could come back to work so soon. Until they heard that Tony Dungy would be accompanying him in the booth. 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. My heart will also reach out to his girlfriend who loved him very much. were not. Kathy. You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. My thoughts and condolences go out to him and his extended family. "The whole family is good people. It gets worse. , , . Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said his team's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy. I hope I have done the same and assuaged your worries that I am some kind of heartless, self-righteous, superior monster. He would toe the company line. 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. Personally, no matter how Dungy was as a person, the situation would still be unfortunate and sad. Counting down the top 10 plays from the Patriots 2022 season as ranked by Patriots.com. The other, if the person who posted it is wondering why I deleted it, I encourage him to e-mail me. 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. " " - . 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, Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position, and had recently visited North Central. But it's probably healthier if he does. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. He was part of this football team. Let me help you identify them: Ive never really thought of Dungy as a great coach, and Im 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. 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. According to a sheriffs spokeswoman, Dungys girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments about 1:30 a.m. Dungy was not breathing when he was found. He led the Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI, making him the first black head coach to win a Super Bowl. "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. On Thursday, he was forced to identify a young man he fathered and, in so doing, to confront his own mortality. If there ever was a model for fatherhood in a business that is not conducive to good, consistent parenting, it is Dungy. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. It was tough, and it was very, very painful, but as painful as it was, there "It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least," Polian said. 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. He was so tall, it wasnt uncommon for him to be mistaken for a Colt player. Words are insufficent to this hideous situation, but if it is James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school. "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. It's probably more conducive to healing process than dwelling on negativity. 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. Carter said ``nothing evident' was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. My heart goes out to Tony Dungy. This is horrible for anybody to go through. For all any of us know Tony Dungy might be a rapist or something. ``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. , . 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. Qualified Minnesota farmers will receive dollar-for-dollar matching money to purchase farmland. 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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Mike Clemens, a farmer from Wimbledon, North Dakota, was literally (and figuratively) blown away, when his equipment shed collapsed under a snow load. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. 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. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service, Copyright 2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved. Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.". This morning, it was so surreal., She said Dungy was just a really good kid, very laid-back. And must, although seemingly impossible in the moment, find some source of enduring strength. James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his dad coached the team. Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide, Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office spokeswoman Debbie Carter said in a statement. Anybody who knows Tony Dungy understands these emotions. "Players with families, it certainly hits home. You have never done anything wrong to me, and even if you had, I don't think it likely that I would waste my valuable-to-me time insulting you on a message board as my way of response. on the "cause". If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. I know James has touched many lives including mine. 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. "You hate to see anything like this happen," Reid said. Well, I lied. 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. I dont often agree with Samurai, but there is a proper place for religious expression, and this would be it. Tony's a great person with a great family.'. ``This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension his football family here with the Colts.'. "It seems like just yesterday when we were all together in Minnesota," Green said in a statement. Tony Dungys eldest son, Jamie Dungy, died three days before Christmas in 2005. I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. Poor Tony. . Explore sample content below to see what you're missing. Wow, I don't think I was gratuitously insulting anyone. Theres just something about this tragedy that feels so raw and so hurtful that words cannot describe the emotions and grief. I'm not Mortensen. Dungys son was found dead in his Florida apartment early Thursday morning. One who kills wife and one who kills dog? Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! Of all of the wonderful people in the NFL, no man is more wonderful than Dungy. He began coaching in 1980, as defensive backs coach at the University of Minnesota, his alma mater. I'm not personally affronted. I have witnessed the raw emotion that accompanies such a tragic event. James Dungy's girlfriend found him 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. Hes the role model in this league, but hes really a model who transcends the game. Give him the biggest hug in the world when he does, bob. 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. He was quarterback for the Gophers from 1973-1976. C.E. suicide (and I pray that it isn't) I hope people can keep their mouths or keyboards quiet regarding speculating Players feel close to him as well as his family.". "-" , , . Tragedies and death happen all too frequently in our lives. OMO has it right. a false witness who breathes lies lies and sows discord among brothers. Dont we get enough of that from the president? A man who loves other men? 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. ", She said Dungy "was just a really good kid, very laid-back. Damn, that just sucks. 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. Wow, Dungy is having a bad week. And my condolences to the Dungy family as well. , . Don't we get enough of that from the president? Football Outsiders content published by ESPN. James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school. "The whole family is good people. 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. 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. May God watch over you and give you all you need at this awful time. I am a 18-year-old teen who loves sports ? Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. ``The whole family is good people. MP3 Download Transcript I can't imagine the sorrow that Dungy feels right now, especially given the time of year. The final results will take 4-6 weeks to determine, waiting for lab work. 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. Tony Dungy sounds like hes at this game against his will lmfao Len (@Champ_Lion) January 15, 2023. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment Thursday. He was pronounced dead there. (work) The quote from the anchor, "This is a bad week for Tony Dungy. ! 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. Officials said James Dungy was taking extension classes at the University of South Florida. I hope Dungy finds enough love to get on. 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)? Coach Dungys close to a lot of these players. Players feel close to him as well as his family.. Assistant Jim Caldwell will coach the team in Dungys absence. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose famous father I would not have continued this nonsense, but I felt that another rip deserved a riposte. 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. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. A year later, he became the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. En 10 ans, nous avons su nous imposer en tant que leader dans notre industrie et rpondre aux attentes de nos clients. ``It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. There's no appropriate or sufficient comment. Today we will discuss about Tony Dungy: Gay| Son suicide| Son| Kids| Ron desantis. I've noticed the same sort of thing in a couple places -- people trying to tie this story back to football. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. A feat that hasn't been accomplished since 1947. AHAVA SIT. He would sing The Lumberjack Song? 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. And also, if 200 people say they witnessed something, and the claim is not incredible, it is good reason to believe said claim. 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. It may take therapy, but I'm OK with that. My best wishes to the Dungy family. Is there something about this topic, that compels you to gratuitously insult people? James Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas. 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. 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. His faith and his family mean more, which is why this loss cannot be compared to any other Dungy has experienced. 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.. with Tony Dungy | January 30, 2013 00:00 R F 00:00 Tony Dungy shares what he's learned from his sons Eric, Jordan, and James. 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 LnGrrrR, sorry, I'm the one who deleted both posts you responded to. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. 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This California farm kingdom holds a key, These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles, New Bay Area maps show hidden flood risk from sea level rise and groundwater. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. I am sure glad he is a man of faith. , SIT. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? He wasn't breathing, and a sheriff's deputy performed CPR before an ambulance rushed him to University Community Hospital, Carter said. 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. His football team means a lot to him. 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. 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. Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL team. . But the two-time Super Bowl winner said one coaching opportunity got him 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. Im not totally recovered, I dont know if I ever will be, its still ever-painful, he said, wiping back a tear. They will be in my prayers through this time of mourning. , , , , , , . Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Dear Coach Dungy, 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. A medical examiner said the death of the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy was ruled a suicide. We take a look back at rookie defensive back Marcus Jones' season scoring in all three phases. In her autopsy Officials denied foul play in December, and toxicology results were negative, except for caffeine and drug paramedics used in efforts to resuscitate the teen, Lee said. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Dungy spent his entire adult life in football, but when he wasnt planning for Indys next big game, he could often be found giving back to the community and working with his local church. "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said. - , , ? How on Earth is that "speculating the worst about someone?" I would like to think that I'm 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. We have the greatest role model there is in Tony Dungy. 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. ), the slippery slope ends at that level of personal pain and dissapointment. Hello, I am Gurmeet singh , Blogger from Jammu, India. 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. 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. He was part of this football team. How heartbreaking. My condolences to the Dungy family, this is tragic. Very heartfelt reactions from Mortenson & Pasquarelli on ESPN.com. Not one of us here probably actually KNEW himbut we can recognize that the fact that this child died is a sad one. Quandt said Dungy visited North Central a week or two ago to pick up a transcript. ``If James wasn't here, it was like: `Where's James?' Several people have used the word "class," and comporting oneself with class is a trait that can generally be observed from afar. Update: The news gets worse: It was apparently a suicide. 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. Yes it is a shame. . Why are people always so convinced that they intimately know and understand public figures that they only are exposed to in relatively brief controlled circumstances? Dungey got into hot water after defending John Gruden just before an email showing the former Raiders coach using homophobic language. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. Sign up to be receive exclusive breaking news podcasts at: https://www.patriots.com/audio/alert. Don't make me laugh. ``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.'. 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 Tony Dungy has always been such a classy person. His final story from Detroit will appear in BP Monday. Losing a son is one of the worst things imaginable, but if it's a suicide on top of that wow. - , , ? The Associated Press contributed to this report. Re: #50 I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. He was playing around and laughing with some friends. The teens girlfriend called paramedics, who attempted to revive him. 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. 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. Not rumors about coaches and executives on the hot seat. 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. 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. . 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. Instagram / Kevin Nash Kevin Nash said doctors told him his son Tristen might have died from His salary is about $2 million a year. Why does God allow pain in our life? Dungy asked in his emotionally charged speech. 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. Parents should never outlive their children. . . In December authorities ruled out foul play. Its a true tragedy.. Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.". I would not care one iota if he did not coach the rest of the year. Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. No parent should have to bury their child. dressed in a tutu carrying a parasol if they told him to. She called paramedics, who attempted to resuscitate the teen to no avail. I am so sorry for the loss of this incredible human being. He was a pleasure to be around, McKay said in a phone interview. 54. 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). , () (CRM), . It's just some people saying he seemed to be a really classy person, and they are sad that a classy person passed on. James Dungy hanged himself in December.February 17, 2006 at 12:00 am. I have watched my parents bury two of my four siblings, the most recent just six weeks ago, when we laid to rest my brother. puts alot of stuff into perspective. "Nobody likes to see that. Thank you for taking the time to respond cogently, completely and directly. . 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. "It kind of diminishes our school family," he said. I know what Tony's thinking. Quandt said Dungy visited North Central a week or two ago to pick up a transcript. 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. Hope the humor came through in a non-tacky fashion. He's the man who turned around the Buccaneers and did with such grace and class. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. Truth be told, a parent who loses a child never has the hurt scarred, never grows a callous over the wound. 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