Losing a teenage son is horrible enough. with, one Tony Dungy, thirty years ago. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service, Copyright 2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved. 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. It's reflected by his team, too. 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. . You know Tony, how he raised a family,' Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. ``A tragedy. ``Nobody likes to see that. I know James has touched many lives including mine. 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. Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL team. ``He was cracking jokes, just being himself,' she said. 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. Coach Dungy has left the team temporarily to go to Tampa. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. I would not have continued this nonsense, but I felt that another rip deserved a riposte. The celebrity imposed upon Tony Dungy and his family because of his station in life will neither lessen nor exacerbate what certainly must be the most painful experience imaginable. He also appreciated the words of parents who decided to reconnect with their children on a deeper level after listening to Coach Dungey. I know how he'll handle it. Admittedly more hack than wordsmith am I, so there isnt a single syllable of this column that can adequately console the Dungy family on their loss, or even remotely make sense of the situation. 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. Harris' son Dok told The Associated All Rights Reserved. ``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. He retired in 1980. Carter said "nothing evident" was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. My condolences to the Dungy family, this is tragic. " " - . Bobman, my son turns 6 today & I expect the exact same thing will happen in my TV room on Saturday. ', She said Dungy ``was just a really good kid, very laid-back. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.'. The teens girlfriend called paramedics, who attempted to revive him. Poor Tony. buzzword, , . Tony Dungy is a married man and he is married to Lauren Harris Dungy, who is a teacher by profession. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. I imagine there have been many of us around this league at every level feeling the same lows. Tony Dungy will not be with the team Saturday when the Colts play at Seattle. It'll be his faith that will let him stand strong, but that doesn't mean it's easy.'. 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. 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. New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a ``very, very good kid. Personally, no matter how Dungy was as a person, the situation would still be unfortunate and sad. 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 liked James a lot.". Sign up to be receive exclusive breaking news podcasts at: https://www.patriots.com/audio/alert. EDITORS NOTE: Dallas-based sportswriter Art Stricklin is reporting this week on the spiritual side of the Super Bowl. In 2013, he stated that he disagreed with the lifestyle of openly gay NBA player Jason Collins. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. . He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. My heart will also reach out to his girlfriend who loved him very much. Tony's a great person with a great family.'. It is like to lose a loved one, and I understand what you must be going through. No votes so far! , , , , -SIT . It's an awful and confusing thing. He was pronounced dead at a Tampa hospital. Counting down the top 10 plays from the Patriots 2022 season as ranked by Patriots.com. Anybody who knows Tony Dungy understands these emotions. And also, if 200 people say they witnessed something, and the claim is not incredible, it is good reason to believe said claim. I am sick. 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. My love is with you and your family. I couldnt believe the news when! And for the second time today, I respond to a post that gets deleted. 0. One thing that really bothers me about this is that I get the sneaking suspicion that the reason ESPN etc. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. I hope I have done the same and assuaged your worries that I am some kind of heartless, self-righteous, superior monster. I'm not Dungy. There were times, indeed, when I wondered whether they could survive such a tragedy. If I used colorful terminology, well, I am prone to do that. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. Even before this, I had hoped the Colts would win the Superbowl this year. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose famous father was the highly successful head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and is now a studio analyst for NBCs Football Night in America. ), the slippery slope ends at that level of personal pain and dissapointment. . New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a "very, very good kid. Upon learning the news, Dungy and his wife, Lauren, immediately boarded the private jet of Colt owner Jim Irsay and headed for Tampa. I am so sorry for the loss of this incredible human being. Uncategorized I believe its the way Jesus would coach a team.. Tue Jan 17 - 02:00 PM | Thu Jan 19 - 11:55 AM. 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. ``He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field,' fullback Mike Alstott said. :). Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. no way in hell! Who cares now that Dungys Indianapolis Colts are 13-1 and not 14-0? "He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student," Quandt said. Celebritynetworth says Tony Dungy has a net worth of $10 million. "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' James Dungy, a son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, has died, hospital spokesman says. Losing a son is one of the worst things imaginable, but if it's a suicide on top of that wow. 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. Editors have a pet term, weighing in, on such stories. on the "cause". 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. Less than a week ago, Dungy presided over a group of men poised on the cusp of football immortality. ``There's no words to describe it. 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? Ever get confused about the new stat in an article you read? If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. I really feel for the guy. I'm not personally affronted. My heart goes out to Tony Dungy. How heartbreaking. I swear I feel like the wind just got knocked out of me. 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.". Because were loved by God and the pain allows us to head back to our Father. 30. "The whole family is good people. Indychannel.com has also changed its Web site, from "Police are investigating, but said Dungy's death was likely a suicide" to "Police said there were no signs of foul play, but would not confirm if the cause of death was suicide." I have had 2 uncles (one at least 3 times) and one cousin attempt suicide. 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. He is active in All-Pro Dad, a Tampa-based resource group that provides assistance and advice to fathers. However, he was hospitalized for an attempted suicide in October, taking 14 painkillers. The Patriots made their intentions for change known last week but how those will manifest themselves remains to be seen. The Patriots are beginning a search for a new offensive coordinator next week. 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. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. From 1996 to 2001 he was the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I hope Dungy finds enough love to get on. Does anyone think it could have been some kind of accidental death? Dungys lies were proved when he publicly stated that he would welcome Ray Rice to his team. I will happily admit that I was expressing my well-backed-up opinion of how the media presents the "news". Todd asked. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. 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. There were times 14 years ago, when my youngest brother died in an accident, when I saw my parents, who like Tony and Lauren Dungy are people of great faith and values, question everything. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. "This morning, it was so surreal. 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. 21 - CatSam - well, I DID say I was sorry. 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. James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his dad coached the team. 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. LUTZ, Fla. (AP) -- The death of the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy has been ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said Friday. Today we will discuss about Tony Dungy: Gay| Son suicide| Son| Kids| Ron desantis. This is the way a Christian man should coach a team, punter Hunter Smith said. He was pronounced dead there. Our prayers for Mr. Dungy and all his family. 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, Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Club is not permitted. Regarding religion, I mentioned it fairly obliquely in an earlier post (and am no fan of the president's injection if it all over), Sean #19, but all accounts indicate that it IS a cornerstone of Dungy's personality and is very pertinent here. He wasn't breathing, and a sheriff's deputy performed CPR before an ambulance rushed him to University Community Hospital, Carter said. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. 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. , . Keep on trusting in him and hold on to his unchanging hands and it will be alright. James Dungy had been taking extension classes at the University of South Florida, authorities said. Michael Conroy, Associated Press. I think that just shows you what kind of man he is.. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! He was pronounced dead there. "This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension for his football family here with the Colts.". UPDATE: WTHR has now removed any mention of suicide from its Web site. 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. Tony Dungy has left the Colts and is in Tampa, where he used to coach the Buccaneers. James Dungy's girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at about 1:30 a.m., Hillsborough County Sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. 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. Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes. Carter said ``nothing evident' was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. des professionnels de la langue votre service, Cest la rentre TransProfessionals, rejoignez-nous ds prsent et dbuter les cours de langue anglaise et franaise, + de 3000 traducteurs, + de 100 combinaisons linguistiques, ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS JAMES, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. Plus, learn what the role of a practice squad player is like on the Patriots. I am a 18-year-old teen who loves sports ? 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 Colts (13-1) are at Seattle on Saturday, and team president Bill Polian said that assistant head coach Jim Caldwell has taken over for Dungy. I'm a father of three and I can't imagine getting a phone call or being told that.". 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.. Austin Reaves: Parents| Where is from| College| Highlights, Cam Newton: Net worth 2022| Baby mothers| Wife and kids. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Players with families, it certainly hits home. ``He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student,' Quandt said. Allthat and more on this episode of PatriotsAllAccess. Chris Mortenson? 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. "-" , , . ESPN makes him a rich man. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. 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. (work) The quote from the anchor, "This is a bad week for Tony Dungy. I don't know any of these people personally. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! 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. We know you are here for the FREE analytics, not the ads. She said an autopsy was pending. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. Period. How on Earth is that "speculating the worst about someone?" May GOD BLESS US ALL. But you can certainly understand with Dungeys open, public attacks on gay people any issues surrounding Dungey, family, athletes or otherwise. Toxicology results have now turned up negative, except for caffeine and medication paramedics used in attempts to resuscitate the teen, Lee said. And it wasnt even my child. Tony's a great person with a great family.". We see that you have javascript disabled. ! ``It kind of diminishes our school family,' he said. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. 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 It isn't like they were going to talk about the differences beween Ryu and Ken in Street Fighter Alpha or quantum physics. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. "Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide," Carter said. Unless you thought it was a compliment; then I meant it. 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. The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, 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. The Dungys don't know my family from anyone either, but our thoughts will be with them. Well, I lied. . Dungy will always hold a special place for me as a Bucs fan. I always enjoyed the fact that his kids were there on the sidelines, smiling and joking with the players. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. I will say that I'm glad that they did. It gets worse. That's why they're gratutitous -- you didn't mean to insult anyone, but you managed to, anyway. And must, although seemingly impossible in the moment, find some source of enduring strength. Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.". 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? 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. "It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least," Polian said. His final story from Detroit will appear in BP Monday. Right after the Colts won the Super Bowl, the NFL coach openly campaigned for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. Update: The news gets worse: It was apparently a suicide. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Welcome to the Internet. Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position. 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. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. Several people have used the word "class," and comporting oneself with class is a trait that can generally be observed from afar. Tony Dungy has always been such a classy person. 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. until the coroner makes an official declaration of cause of death - something that can take weeks if he chooses to wait for blood test results to come back - it is technically an open case for the law enforcement agencies involved. 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. Coach Dungy's close to a lot of these players. 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. 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. 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, Now I will cheer for them with unbridled enthusiasm. It's probably more conducive to healing process than dwelling on negativity. ``It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. "The whole family is good people. But words, even the sort of eloquent prose of which Im rarely capable, carry little gravitas at these times. Assistant Jim Caldwell will coach the team in Dungys absence. Rich McKay, former Buccaneer president who now has that title with the Atlanta Falcons, said James was a great kid, nice and unassuming, who grew into a friendly, respectful 6-foot-7 young man. Hall of Fame members Steve Largent, a receiver with the Seattle Seahawks, and Lem Barney, a Detroit Lions cornerback, also voiced testimonies of Gods goodness both on and off the field. 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. 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. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment Thursday. They will be in my prayers through this time of mourning. Not the Pro Bowl teams. But the two-time Super Bowl winner said one coaching opportunity got him 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. I've noticed the same sort of thing in a couple places -- people trying to tie this story back to football. He would have celebrated a birthday on Thursday. But some good things have come out of it.. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment. Interprtes pour des audiences la justice, des runions daffaire et des confrences. 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. 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. Thank you for taking the time to respond cogently, completely and directly. Dont we get enough of that from the president? That said, his team has clinched through January, and I'm sure his family needs him a lot more than Peyton and Edge do this Christmas. 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 heard. 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. ``If James wasn't here, it was like: `Where's James?' 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. 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. 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. Explore sample content below to see what you're missing. But we are not alone GOD is bigger than anything in this very small world. respect Dungy's privacy in this period (as they should) isn't because they actually care, but because of anticipated viewer backlash. You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. 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. Site by Mere. Just an idea, but abandoning something that has occupied probably significantly more than 40 hours a week of the last who-knows-how-many years of Dungy's life might not be the best idea for him or anyone else. No parent should have to bury their child. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy watches from the sideline as his team defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this season. He was quarterback for the Gophers from 1973-1976. People ask how I could come back to work so soon. Spot publicitaires, documentaires, films, programmes tl et diffusion internet, Cours de franais/anglais des fins professionnels, prparation aux examens du TOEFL, TOEIC et IELTS, Relve de la garde royale Buckingham Palace, innovation technologique et apprentissage rapide. God only knows what happened. he deserves and needs as much time as he needs to be with his family. My thoughts will be with the Dungy family as they go through this. ESPN makes him a rich man. He would toe the company line. ``It seems like just yesterday when we were all together in Minnesota,' Green said in a statement. Cmon Kim Jong Il, this isn't a debate. He was a pleasure to be around, McKay said in a phone interview. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. If there ever was a model for fatherhood in a business that is not conducive to good, consistent parenting, it is Dungy. 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