In the effort of maintaining order and not offending anyone else, though, I will drop out of this thread. LUTZ, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2005) -- James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in a Tampa 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. My heart goes out to Tony and his family for this loss. I have witnessed the raw emotion that accompanies such a tragic event. Yes it is a shame. 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. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. "He was cracking jokes, just being himself," she said. Advertisement. I'm not surprised that mention of it was removed. . 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. Not the NFL games. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment Thursday. Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said his team's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy. If I used colorful terminology, well, I am prone to do that. One who kills wife and one who kills dog? . Indianapolis lost its first game Dec. 18 against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. He would sing The Lumberjack Song? 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. ", She said Dungy "was just a really good kid, very laid-back. 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. 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, That's a shame. For myself I absolutley don't 'understand' anything about the people I know who tried, even my own uncles. 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. 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. TransProfessionals est une compagnie ne en Grande-Bretagne et maintenant installe au Benin. "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said. Martin, in his acceptance speech for the Bart Starr Award, said his faith in God helped him overcome a rocky beginning to his life, including family and friends being killed when he was young and an abusive home situation where his dad regularly beat his mom. She called paramedics, who attempted to resuscitate the teen to no avail. ", "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, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide in his Tampa-area apartment early Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.'. He was quarterback for the Gophers from 1973-1976. Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football, Sam Farmer has covered the NFL for 25 seasons. James Dungy's girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at about 1:30 a.m., Carter said. If God had talked to me before James death and said his death would have helped all these people, it would have saved them and healed their sins, but I would have to take your son, I would have said no, I cant do that. buzzword, , . There is very little on this website or any other that anyone KNOWS about any topic. sportsjone Extraordinary claims may require extraordinary evidence/proof, but someone saying that Dungy seemed to be a classy person is, by no means, an 'extraordinary' claim. Bobman, my son turns 6 today & I expect the exact same thing will happen in my TV room on Saturday. In December authorities ruled out foul play. 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. I am a student and a blogger all alone, Gurmeet. Tony Dungy has left the Colts and is in Tampa, where he used to coach the Buccaneers. C.E. Don't make me laugh. Tony's a great person with a great family.". The second oldest of five children, James Dungy attended Hillsborough Community College in Tampa. suicide (and I pray that it isn't) I hope people can keep their mouths or keyboards quiet regarding speculating They will be in my prayers through this time of mourning. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? My heart goes out to Tony Dungy. 6 comments. If there ever was a model for fatherhood in a business that is not conducive to good, consistent parenting, it is Dungy. 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. This is so horrible. Harris' son Dok told The Associated I swear I am not talking to myself people. I heard. I would not care one iota if he did not coach the rest of the year. You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. 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. Good luck and best wishes to Dungy, his family, his fans, the Colts and everyone who has had to read my "debates" with SS. 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. Well, I think. It's an awful and confusing thing. , . Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Period. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. "Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide," Carter said. This just hits you like a ton of bricks. I'll be like you, bobman, when I watch Saturday's game. My condolences to the Dungy family. And in 2014 he openly made homophobic remarks about gay NFL player Michael Sam, saying that if he were still a coach he would not have drafted the player because of it. There are still far too many people that think of suicide as something that shames the rest of the family. They don't need him - he needs them. Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said his team's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose 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. with, one Tony Dungy, thirty years ago. no way in hell! 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. Tragedies and death happen all too frequently in our lives. Damn, that just sucks. I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. *please forgive the masculinity of the noun/pronouns - I'm not a fan of "his/her". I think that I mentioned that I was GLAD that most of the media have not taken that tack, and have instead pointed their boats rather higher in this case. . Tony Dungy coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. Not one of us here probably actually KNEW himbut we can recognize that the fact that this child died is a sad one. A year later, he became the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Tony and Lauren tied the knot on 19 June 1982 and they both have 11 children, including 3 biological children and 8 adopted children. It hasnt happened yet; Ill sure be happy when it does.. "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. 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. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. My thoughts and condolences go out to him and his extended family. Tony Dungy sounds like hes at this game against his will lmfao Len (@Champ_Lion) January 15, 2023. Volunteers lead lessons on infusing fibers with plant dyes and journaling scientific observations for youth in Crow Wing and Olmsted counties. I know what Tony's thinking. My best wishes to the Dungy family. Quandt said Dungy visited North Central a week or two ago to pick up a transcript. If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. It's probably more conducive to healing process than dwelling on negativity. Copyright 2023 TransProfessionals. When I broke the news by telephone to Tom Jackson, my ESPN colleague, we could not disguise our broken voices and tears. ESPN makes him a rich man. He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. Re: #50 The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. With the conclusion of their 2022 season, the Patriots 2023 slate of opponents has been set. 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. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy watches from the sideline as his team defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this season. Sorry. Dungys son was found dead in his Florida apartment early Thursday morning. He was so tall, it wasnt uncommon for him to be mistaken for a Colt player. All-32: How Ravens Can Pressure Joe Burrow, Chargers' First Assignment: Stop Travis Etienne, Christian McCaffrey a Nightmare Matchup for Seahawks, Ken Dorsey, Mike Kafka, and the Usual Suspects, Questions Remain on Bengals Offensive Line, Searching for Playoff Lenny; Cardiac Kirk Cousins, Chiefs, Bills, 49ers Lead 2022 Staff Playoff Draft, How 49ers and Brock Purdy Have Helped Each Other, Everything Everywhere Fails for Cowboys All at Once, Georgia Enshrined as King of College Football, Mahomes and Kelce Climbing up FO Leaderboards, ESPN: Weaknesses for Every NFL Starting QB, ESPN: Best Veteran Contracts on Each Team, Playoff Previews (previously Game Previews). About Chris Mortensen, I didn't say the guy rapes kids, murders for racial reasons and eats puppies. We have the greatest role model there is in Tony Dungy. 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