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With a heavy heart, Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy returned to his team Thursday, a week after his oldest son's death of an apparent suicide. . 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 there is anything that I can do please dont hesitate to ask. I know what Tony's thinking. James used to be a ball boy for the Bucs and was often seen on the sidelines at Indy games, yukking it up with players. But 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. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. 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. Good luck and best wishes to Dungy, his family, his fans, the Colts and everyone who has had to read my "debates" with SS. , , , , , , . Truth be told, a parent who loses a child never has the hurt scarred, never grows a callous over the wound. That's why they're gratutitous -- you didn't mean to insult anyone, but you managed to, anyway. AHAVA SIT. It is like to lose a loved one, and I understand what you must be going through. I am a 18-year-old teen who loves sports ? Recent and Trending topics from Football Outsiders. 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. He was pronounced dead there. "This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension for his football family here with the Colts.". I agree.Dungy should take a week or two to grieve, then immerse himself back into work with his coworkers and team. This is the number 1 question I get from people regarding Dungey. He is often regarded as one of the NFLs bigwigs and an ambassador for the league and the game. 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. , . I can think of no better way to describe him. ``You hate to see anything like this happen,' Reid said. 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. I hope the rest of the Dungy family lives long and healthy lives. Editors have a pet term, weighing in, on such stories. To be against equality. Allthat and more on this episode of PatriotsAllAccess. "The whole family is good people. My condolences to anyone for whom the Christmas season brings up painful memories. sportsjone 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. Losing a teenage son is horrible enough. Not Christmas. Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. 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. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. 21 - CatSam - well, I DID say I was sorry. My sympathies are with you and your family @ this tragic time in your life. But all eyes were on Dungy, who was given two standing ovations in telling of the pain and the lessons from his sons suicide in December. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. I swear I feel like the wind just got knocked out of me. He was so tall, it wasnt uncommon for him to be mistaken for a Colt player. Everyone was hoping Michaels old NBC partner, Cris Collinsworth, would be assigned Among them, Dungy has long held some fairly outright anti-LGBTQ views. Plus, learn what the role of a practice squad player is like on the Patriots. The Colts had won their first 13 games before losing last Sunday to the San Diego Chargers. 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. The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, ", "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. James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his father coached the team. Update: Chris Mortensen puts this tragedy into perspective: When I woke up this morning, I had a lot on my plate. Period. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position. James Dungys girlfrie Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.". A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Tony Dungy sounds like hes at this game against his will lmfao Len (@Champ_Lion) January 15, 2023. Upon learning the news, Dungy and his wife, Lauren, immediately boarded the private jet of Colt owner Jim Irsay and headed for Tampa. Use promo code, Monday Wild-Card Liveblog: Cowboys at Buccaneers, Brady or Bust for Buccaneers Against Cowboys, 49ers, Bills Easily Pace Weighted DVOA Ratings, Bills vs. Bills; Bengals Survive; Giants Leap Forward, Sunday Wild-Card Liveblog: Bengals, Ravens Go for Round 3, Saturday Wild-Card Liveblog: Jaguars, Chargers Cap Night, Vikings Will Go as Far as Justin Jefferson Takes Them. 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. The final results will take 4-6 weeks to determine, waiting for lab work. We see that you have javascript disabled. It's probably more conducive to healing process than dwelling on negativity. 54 comments, Last at 27 Dec 2005, 12:02pm. Dungy wasn't breathing when he was found, Carter said. 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. ! "The whole family is good people. He also appreciated the words of parents who decided to reconnect with their children on a deeper level after listening to Coach Dungey. 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 Whether or not you think Tony Dungy is a great coach, he's a great man who appeared to have a tremendous family life. This horrible loss makes all of us remember how precious life and children are. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, 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. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He was cracking jokes, just being himself, she told the Associated Press. Its a true tragedy.. This leads us to reason number 2. 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. He retired in 1980. I've seen what suicide can do to a family, and it's not pretty. ``Nobody likes to see that. 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. May the Dungy family find strength in the days ahead. 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. ``There's no words to describe it. ``The whole family is good people. 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. 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. Tony Dungy is a married man and he is married to Lauren Harris Dungy, who is a teacher by profession. ``He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student,' Quandt said. ``It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least,' Polian said. Re: #50 ", She said Dungy "was just a really good kid, very laid-back. . I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. Dungy took over as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1996 and was fired in 2001. Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position. Tony Dungy will not be with the team Saturday when the Colts play at Seattle. Dungy has been at NBC for more years than he spent as an NFL head coach. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. I think that just shows you what kind of man he is.. 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 THE WORLD IS GRIEVING WITH YOU. I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. 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. I will say that I'm glad that they did. What could the Patriots coaching staff look like in 2023? The first is his very public homosexuality. Mike Clemens, a farmer from Wimbledon, North Dakota, was literally (and figuratively) blown away, when his equipment shed collapsed under a snow load. 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. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. Poor Tony. I'll come out and say that there are no lines here to read between - I'm saying exactly what I mean. 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's girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at about 1:30 a.m., Carter said. Hope the humor came through in a non-tacky fashion. Don't make me laugh. . C.E. He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. "This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension his football family here with the Colts.". I would not care one iota if he did not coach the rest of the year. So, for some (I dare say, you? Coach Dungy's close to a lot of these players. And it wasnt even my child. 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 said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. People ask how I could come back to work so soon. 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. I'm not surprised that mention of it was removed. 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. 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. We know you are here for the FREE analytics, not the ads. 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. 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. 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