I swear I am not talking to myself people. I would not care one iota if he did not coach the rest of the year. 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. 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. Assistant Jim Caldwell will coach the team in Dungys absence. He is active in All-Pro Dad, a Tampa-based resource group that provides assistance and advice to fathers. Not one of us here probably actually KNEW himbut we can recognize that the fact that this child died is a sad one. 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. OMO has it right. My love is with you and your family. Copyright 2023 TransProfessionals. 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. Coach Dungy's close to a lot of these players. Does anyone think it could have been some kind of accidental death? It is like to lose a loved one, and I understand what you must be going through. However, I definitely did not have any intention of comparing anyone in this thread to George W. Bush. They dont need him - he needs them. Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL team. suicide (and I pray that it isn't) I hope people can keep their mouths or keyboards quiet regarding speculating 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. Class. If I were Chris Mortensen, I'd be pretty insulted. *please forgive the masculinity of the noun/pronouns - I'm not a fan of "his/her". Players with families, it certainly hits home. One I deleted just because I wanted to confine the topic to the right discussion thread. 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. I said he would do his job if his bosses told him to. 0. 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. Speaking at an Athlete in Action (AIA) breakfast, six weeks after the funeral, the coach spoke publicly about Jamies death: It was hard, and it was painful, but it was as painful as , there were some good things that came out of it.. ``He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field,' fullback Mike Alstott said. Tony Dungy is a Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach who won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts and a 13969 record in 13 years leading the Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was pronounced dead there. "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said. Sign up to be receive exclusive breaking news podcasts at: https://www.patriots.com/audio/alert. My heart goes out to Tony and his family for this loss. 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? Our prayers for Mr. Dungy and all his family. 21 - CatSam - well, I DID say I was sorry. I only say all this because despite my experiences I think suicide, especially among the young, is nearly impossible to 'understand'. 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, Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. I think that just shows you what kind of man he is.. I couldnt believe the news when! UPDATE: WTHR has now removed any mention of suicide from its Web site. "I liked James a lot.". If I have insulted you, please understand that I do not know you and do not have any personal axes to grind with you or (almost) anyone else. Its a true tragedy.. 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. Theres just something about this tragedy that feels so raw and so hurtful that words cannot describe the emotions and grief. New construction beginning in 2022 will create the largest video board for an outdoor stadium, new hospitality and function spaces and a completely reimagined north entrance to the stadium by 2023. 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. Dungys lies were proved when he publicly stated that he would welcome Ray Rice to his team. 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. And the fact that he DID seem to be a good person may cause some to think it's even more sad. "You hate to see anything like this happen," Reid said. If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. Tragedies and death happen all too frequently in our lives. Powered by. Sorry. Dungy's son's death a suicide: medical examiner | CBC Sports Loaded. Dungy will always hold a special place for me as a Bucs fan. I'm not surprised that mention of it was removed. Whether or not you think Tony Dungy is a great coach, he's a great man who appeared to have a tremendous family life. "Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide," Carter said. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". Not the Pro Bowl teams. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). , , . ``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.'. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose I know James has touched many lives including mine. C.E. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment Thursday. - . I have had 2 uncles (one at least 3 times) and one cousin attempt suicide. If there is anything that I can do please dont hesitate to ask. that said, the redacting of earlier stories is less an issue of tastefullness as legal necessity. no. His faith and his family mean more, which is why this loss cannot be compared to any other Dungy has experienced. We have the greatest role model there is in Tony Dungy. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. This is the way a Christian man should coach a team, punter Hunter Smith said. Tony Dungy is a married man and he is married to Lauren Harris Dungy, who is a teacher by profession. 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. Tony Dungy sounds like hes at this game against his will lmfao Len (@Champ_Lion) January 15, 2023. Dungy joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent before joining the San Francisco 49ers in 1977. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! Coach Dungy to you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. Outward homophobia and apparent disdain for gay people has led many to openly wonder whether Dungeys son, who killed himself in 2005 (may he rest in peace), was gay. . However, Dungi also faces controversies with some of its religious and political stances. I'm a single dad raising 3 boys..a few mos ago I had a vivid dream that my 4 yr old had died, luckily I awoke to see him in bed with me. But you can certainly understand with Dungeys open, public attacks on gay people any issues surrounding Dungey, family, athletes or otherwise. 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. ``There's no words to describe it. Wow, I don't think I was gratuitously insulting anyone. Toxicology results have now turned up negative, except for caffeine and medication paramedics used in attempts to resuscitate the teen, Lee said. I've seen what suicide can do to a family, and it's not pretty. he deserves and needs as much time as he needs to be with his family. 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. I'm probably oversensitive. Poor Tony. - , , ? 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. Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. James Dungys girlfrie Thank you for taking the time to respond cogently, completely and directly. 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. I am a student and a blogger all alone, Gurmeet. Keep on trusting in him and hold on to his unchanging hands and it will be alright. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. Sorry. There's no appropriate or sufficient comment. I'm a father of three and I can't imagine getting a phone call or being told that.". There is no other information to contradict that at this time. An autopsy has not been completed, the statement said. That's why they're gratutitous -- you didn't mean to insult anyone, but you managed to, anyway. Benumbing does not begin to describe the experience. In December authorities ruled out foul play. And it wasnt even my child. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. 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. " " - . Don't we get enough of that from the president? In the effort of maintaining order and not offending anyone else, though, I will drop out of this thread. THE WORLD IS GRIEVING WITH YOU. Carter said "nothing evident" was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. "-" , , . Of course, if he can't stand to go back, well then he can't. - 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 Instead, they must lean on each other and, even more so, on faith. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. ESPN makes him a rich man. The Dungys moved to Indianapolis in 2002 after Tony Dungy was fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he coached from 1996 to 2001. This is so horrible. We see that you have javascript disabled. This is horrible for anybody to go through. I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. 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.. "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. She said an autopsy was pending. Here's an explanation of what the metrics mean. For myself I absolutley don't 'understand' anything about the people I know who tried, even my own uncles. Because were loved by God and the pain allows us to head back to our Father. 30. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy watches from the sideline as his team defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this season. . Tony Dungy has left the Colts and is in Tampa, where he used to coach the Buccaneers. 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. 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. ``This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension his football family here with the Colts.'. "There's no words to describe it. Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position. Who cares now that Dungys Indianapolis Colts are 13-1 and not 14-0? You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. I am sure glad he is a man of faith. 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. This is one of those situations where you don't know what to say. Dungy spent seven seasons as HC at Indianapolis, and with his Super Bowl victory in 2006 became the first African-American head coach to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. . 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. Quarterback Peyton Manning said the death certainly keeps things in perspective. I've noticed the same sort of thing in a couple places -- people trying to tie this story back to football. Tony Dungy is widely recognized for his community involvement and the respect with which he treats his players. ``He was cracking jokes, just being himself,' she said. That's a shame. He came to the hospital often, even after the season. 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. 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. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Tony Dungy took the team plane from Indianapolis to Tampa, Fla., where he had coached the Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. 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. Unless you thought it was a compliment; then I meant it. 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. Welcome to the Internet. It'll be his faith that will let him stand strong, but that doesn't mean it's easy.'. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. Losing a teenage son is horrible enough. "He was cracking jokes, just being himself," she said. On Thursday, he was forced to identify a young man he fathered and, in so doing, to confront his own mortality. . His salary is about $2 million a year. 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. Officials said James Dungy was taking extension classes at the University of South Florida. buzzword, , . I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". My condolences to the Dungy family. One who kills wife and one who kills dog? He wasn't breathing, and a sheriff's deputy performed CPR before an ambulance rushed him to University Community Hospital, Carter said. This just hits you like a ton of bricks. 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. 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. If speculating on this is out of line I can respect that and am sorry. "Nobody likes to see that. I am a 18-year-old teen who loves sports ? A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment. He was a pleasure to be around, McKay said in a phone interview. James Dungy hanged himself in December.February 17, 2006 at 12:00 am. From 1996 to 2001 he was the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. Re: #50 ``This morning, it was so surreal. "Players with families, it certainly hits home. As he did while delivering James eulogy in December, Dungy on Saturday spoke of him eloquently and steadily, speaking of lessons learned and of the positives taken from experience. A calendar of important upcoming dates for the NFL and the New England Patriots in 2023. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. A man who loves other men? . 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. 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. 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. 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. Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office responded to the Campus Lodge Apartments Thursday morning at approximately 1:32 a.m. EST after James Dungys girlfriend, Antoinette Anderson, returned to the apartment and discovered Dungy. 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. With the conclusion of their 2022 season, the Patriots 2023 slate of opponents has been set. His final story from Detroit will appear in BP Monday. 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. DeSantis has been in the news recently for signing and pushing for a Dont Say Gay bill, which bans Florida classroom instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity. Advertisement. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. Insult no extra charge. At this time, it's a personal thing and he has to do what works for him. Team President Bill Polian said Caldwell will take over Tonys duties for however long Tony may be away.. He was cracking jokes, just being himself, she told the Associated Press. Tony Dungy coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. There is very little on this website or any other that anyone KNOWS about any topic. Now I will cheer for them with unbridled enthusiasm. God only knows what happened. buzzword, , . Losing a son is one of the worst things imaginable, but if it's a suicide on top of that wow. He was great, Stokley told the team website. I have witnessed the raw emotion that accompanies such a tragic event. If there ever was a model for fatherhood in a business that is not conducive to good, consistent parenting, it is Dungy. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. Harris' son Dok told The Associated Even IF Dungy wasn't a great person, that doesn't mean that the loss of his child isn't disheartening. He is often regarded as one of the NFLs bigwigs and an ambassador for the league and the game. ``He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student,' Quandt said. 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. 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. Quandt said Dungy visited North Central a week or two ago to pick up a transcript. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. 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. Tony Dungy will not be with the team Saturday when the Colts play at Seattle. I'm going out on a limb and thinking you have a low opinion of the president. Wife-beater Rice would attract far more questions and media than Sam, yet Dungey would embrace him with open arms like he did with dog-killer Michael Vick (who incidentally also had a reality show behind him) when He was released from jail. 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. He would sing "The Lumberjack Song" dressed in a tutu carrying a parasol if they told him to. 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. 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. Carter said ``nothing evident' was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. Adding the inevitable second guessing that follows a suicide only magnifies the anguish. As Jim said to the team this morning: Well emulate our leader. My goal is to fill a couple of tables with my players the day before the game. In 2012, he tweeted his disappointment about President Obamas changing views on marriage equality. 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. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. And for the second time today, I respond to a post that gets deleted. My condolences to the Dungy family, this is tragic. I sincerely hope you at least read this thread, so you understand what I'm trying to say. 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. God only knows what happened. The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, I can think of no better way to describe him. Chris Mortenson? Site by Mere. New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a "very, very good kid. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. He was pronounced dead at Tampa Hospital. Dear Coach Dungy, Cmon Kim Jong Il, this isn't a debate. 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. 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. 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. His job, 100%, is to make money for ESPN. that the rescue crews tried to perform CPR makes it pretty clear what occured. But it's probably healthier if he does. "He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student," Quandt said. They don't need him - he needs them. Shalandra. 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. - 22 , : . ``The whole family is good people. ', She said Dungy ``was just a really good kid, very laid-back. If I used colorful terminology, well, I am prone to do that. 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, Dungy took over as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1996 and was fired in 2001. He led the Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI, making him the first black head coach to win a Super Bowl. . 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. It'll be his faith that will let him stand strong, but that doesn't mean it's easy.". Dungy said he had learned a lot from his sons, Eric, 14 and Jordan, 5, but the most important thing came from James, who would have been 19., He was a Christian and is today in heaven. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service, Copyright 2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved. Coach Dungy has left the team temporarily to go to Tampa. "He's unbelievable. New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a "very, very good kid. If so, maybe you need to step away from the keyboard for a while. 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. There is no evidence to contradict that at this time.. One thing that really bothers me about this is that I get the sneaking suspicion that the reason ESPN etc. It was tough, and it was very, very painful, but as painful as it was, there My thoughts will be with the Dungy family as they go through this. We take a look back at rookie defensive back Marcus Jones' season scoring in all three phases. Todd asked. 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. Dungy wasn't breathing when he was found, Carter said. From 2002 to 2008 he was the coach of the Indianapolis Colts. 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. Kathy. "It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least," Polian said. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. 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. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. ? I have absolutely no doubt that the marketing weenies at ESPN looked at this and set the policy for the network - no hounding someone that everyone believes to be a good guy in his moment of turmoil. Everyone was hoping Michaels old NBC partner, Cris Collinsworth, would be assigned You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. . 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. 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. 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. In 2013, he stated that he disagreed with the lifestyle of openly gay NBA player Jason Collins. 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