a false witness who breathes lies lies and sows discord among brothers. 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. Tony Dungy has left the Colts and is in Tampa, where he used to coach the Buccaneers. Here's an explanation of what the metrics mean. Very heartfelt reactions from Mortenson & Pasquarelli on ESPN.com. OMO has it right. He was part of this football team.". My heart goes out to Tony and his family for this loss. 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. 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. "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. 0. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. Celebritynetworth says Tony Dungy has a net worth of $10 million. Less than a week ago, Dungy presided over a group of men poised on the cusp of football immortality. buzzword, , . 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. . Hey Bobman, it's all good, I just think that religion should, in general, be a private thing. ", "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. UPDATE: WTHR has now removed any mention of suicide from its Web site. 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. 54 comments, Last at 27 Dec 2005, 12:02pm. On Thursday, he was forced to identify a young man he fathered and, in so doing, to confront his own mortality. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Excuse me, I meant to say that they are sad that the SON of a classy person passed on, as they probably assume that he raised his child in what seemed to be by all accounts a loving, caring atmosphere. (going to find kids and hug the bejesus out of them). 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 Parents should never outlive their children. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. How on Earth is that "speculating the worst about someone?" 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., Hillsborough County Sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. But you can certainly understand with Dungeys open, public attacks on gay people any issues surrounding Dungey, family, athletes or otherwise. Well, I lied. Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.". Todd asked. 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." 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'm not personally affronted. The Patriots are beginning a search for a new offensive coordinator next week. I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. He came to the hospital often, even after the season. buzzword, , . . The Associated Press contributed to this report. The deal for Tony, I would guess, is that, as a class act, upstanding guy and good coach, he wants to give his players, his fans and his management as much effort as he can to bring them where they all want to go. Live with it or don't. A look at the Patriots opponents from 2023 through 2024. Pence Leaves Colts Game Over Anthem Protest In Obviously Pre-Planned Stunt, Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck Retires At 29. I know how he'll handle it. That's a shame. 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. It's reflected by his team, too. There were times, indeed, when I wondered whether they could survive such a tragedy. However, I definitely did not have any intention of comparing anyone in this thread to George W. Bush. Hello, I am Gurmeet singh , Blogger from Jammu, India. . no. Words are insufficent to this hideous situation, but if it is He was playing around and laughing with some friends. Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said his team's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy. I don't know any of these people personally. Jessica James, 18, who described herself as a close friend of James Dungy, said she and a group of friends went to the movies with him Monday night. He's lucky to have it. Unless you thought it was a compliment; then I meant it. 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. He was pronounced dead there. Being born in the family of literals Education and prosperity has been a sole purpose to follow, but I have chosen a different path for my life. . Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. 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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? i imagine that most news outlets who changed the wording of their earlier stories were quite aware that family members and close associates would be learning about what happened through news reports rather than through those close to them. Poor Tony. 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. Of course, if he can't stand to go back, well then he can't. Coach Dungys close to a lot of these players. Players feel close to him as well as his family.. Harris' son Dok told The Associated Show Notes About the Guest Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, shares what he's learned from his sons, Eric and Jordan, as well as his son James, who died in 2005. If there ever was a model for fatherhood in a business that is not conducive to good, consistent parenting, it is Dungy. 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. 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.. "It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least," Polian said. 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. James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his dad coached the team. SIT, "-" , . Associated Press Writers Cliff Brunt in Indianapolis and Mitch Stacy in Tampa, Fla., and AP Sports Writer Andrea Adelson in New York contributed to this report. 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. Not the NFL games. Tony and Lauren tied the knot on 19 June 1982 and they both have 11 children, including 3 biological children and 8 adopted children. If the viewers would stand for and tune into them hounding the family all over the place, thats what they would be doing (or so their general conduct leads me to believe). Allthat and more on this episode of PatriotsAllAccess. There is nothing worse. I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. He was pronounced dead at a Tampa hospital. If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. Don't we get enough of that from the president? 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. Dungy wasn't breathing when he was found, Carter said. They will be in my prayers through this time of mourning. I know it hurts. Dungy's son's death a suicide: medical examiner | CBC Sports Loaded. The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, 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. 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. Is there something about this topic, that compels you to gratuitously insult people? When I broke the news by telephone to Tom Jackson, my ESPN colleague, we could not disguise our broken voices and tears. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. 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. "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. James, their second-oldest child, was taking extension classes at the University of South Florida, the sheriff's office said. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". My best wishes to the Dungy family. 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. 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. Among them, Dungy has long held some fairly outright anti-LGBTQ views. Cmon Kim Jong Il, this isn't a debate. 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. En 10 ans, nous avons su nous imposer en tant que leader dans notre industrie et rpondre aux attentes de nos clients. He would sing The Lumberjack Song? , , Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers. 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 also appreciated the words of parents who decided to reconnect with their children on a deeper level after listening to Coach Dungey. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. 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. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said. He shared the blame when Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. After three years in that role, he joined the Minnesota Vikings in the same capacity. And my condolences to the Dungy family as well. 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