Damn, that just sucks. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! 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 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. At this time, it's a personal thing and he has to do what works for him. TransProfessionals est une compagnie ne en Grande-Bretagne et maintenant installe au Benin. ``This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension his football family here with the Colts.'. Who cares now that Dungys Indianapolis Colts are 13-1 and not 14-0? 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. I dont often agree with Samurai, but there is a proper place for religious expression, and this would be it. Tony Dungy = Grade A Class Act. I had just seen James tuesday and he seemed fine. 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. Tue Jan 17 - 02:00 PM | Thu Jan 19 - 11:55 AM. In 2012, he tweeted his disappointment about President Obamas changing views on marriage equality. "-" , , . Dungy will always hold a special place for me as a Bucs fan. C.E. THE WORLD IS GRIEVING WITH YOU. 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. How on Earth is that "speculating the worst about someone?" 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. Finally, I do understand exactly what you are trying to say. Tony Dungys Wife, Children. 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. It's rare for the Voweless Wonder, Trogdor, and I to have such agreement, but I think we would be able to supply you with any invective you might need in case of a response. James Dungy had been taking extension classes at the University of South Florida, authorities said. 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. , . . His final story from Detroit will appear in BP Monday. There's no appropriate or sufficient comment. "This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension his football family here with the Colts.". Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. He would have celebrated a birthday on Thursday. He retired in 1980. LUTZ, Fla. 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 Michael Conroy, Associated Press. However, I definitely did not have any intention of comparing anyone in this thread to George W. Bush. Indianapolis lost its first game Dec. 18 against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. 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. Thank you, MDS, for doing that. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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 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.". 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.". A sheriff's deputy performed CPR before an ambulance took him to University Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment Thursday. Worked in , Dungys teams became perennial postseason contenders under his leadership, with Tampa Bay only missing the playoffs twice. no way in hell! "Tony Dungy = Grade A Class Act. ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS JAMES, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. Period. Don't we get enough of that from the president? 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. 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. 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. 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. My condolences to anyone for whom the Christmas season brings up painful memories. Sign up to be receive exclusive breaking news podcasts at: https://www.patriots.com/audio/alert. Saying "sorry" and "peace" doesn't make up for generally dumping on them, nor does blaming me for your insensitivity. Let me help you identify them: Ive never really thought of Dungy as a great coach, and Im 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. 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). Coach Dungy to you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. I heard about this on FOX News. I'm not personally affronted. Uncategorized James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his father coached the team. ", She said Dungy "was just a really good kid, very laid-back. My heart goes out to Tony and his family for this loss. Adding the inevitable second guessing that follows a suicide only magnifies the anguish. 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. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. A year later, he became the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. LnGrrrR, sorry, I'm the one who deleted both posts you responded to. You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. were not. He was a pleasure to be around, McKay said in a phone interview. 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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. He's lucky to have it. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. 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,
Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy made an appearance at a political event Monday afternoon with Ron DeSantis of Florida Gov. "It shakes you, there's no doubt about it. 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. 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. This is one of those situations where you don't know what to say. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. Coach Dungy you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. If I used colorful terminology, well, I am prone to do that. "The whole family is good people. This is the number 1 question I get from people regarding Dungey. Not the Pro Bowl teams. In the effort of maintaining order and not offending anyone else, though, I will drop out of this thread. Well do what he does and what he wishes. . About Chris Mortensen, I didn't say the guy rapes kids, murders for racial reasons and eats puppies. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Responsible Gaming, Support Football Outsiders' independent media. Chris Mortenson? ``If James wasn't here, it was like: `Where's James?' ), the slippery slope ends at that level of personal pain and dissapointment. It'll be his faith that will let him stand strong, but that doesn't mean it's easy.'. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. "It kind of diminishes our school family," he said. Cmon Kim Jong Il, this isn't a debate. Not Christmas. 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. 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. James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school. The Patriots are beginning a search for a new offensive coordinator next week. Sorry. I agree.Dungy should take a week or two to grieve, then immerse himself back into work with his coworkers and team. 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.. 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, Its a true tragedy.. Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. ``You hate to see anything like this happen,' Reid said. Carter said "nothing evident" was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. Instagram / Kevin Nash Kevin Nash said doctors told him his son Tristen might have died from Dungey got into hot water after defending John Gruden just before an email showing the former Raiders coach using homophobic language. Coach Dungy has left the team temporarily to go to Tampa. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. 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 made it clear to both myself and Jim that he wished for the organization and the team to carry on, and we will, Polian said in a news conference at team headquarters in Indianapolis. "He's unbelievable. You have to go with what you know when your world is upside down. "This morning, it was so surreal. Class. I know it hurts. 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. 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. 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. "He was cracking jokes, just being himself," she 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. SIT, "-" , . AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service, Copyright 2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment. Losing a teenage son is horrible enough. Our prayers for Mr. Dungy and all his family. No parent should have to bury their child. I have witnessed the raw emotion that accompanies such a tragic event. Here's an explanation of what the metrics mean. 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. 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. "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. Team President Bill Polian said Caldwell will take over Tonys duties for however long Tony may be away.. From 1996 to 2001 he was the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Very heartfelt reactions from Mortenson & Pasquarelli on ESPN.com. Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL team. "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said. ? I'm not Mortensen. The Dungys don't know my family from anyone either, but our thoughts will be with them. This leads us to reason number 2. 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. Be the first to rate this post. - . The Patriots will pick 14th overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Entry Draft. I'm probably oversensitive. Allthat and more on this episode of PatriotsAllAccess. Now I will cheer for them with unbridled enthusiasm. He would toe the company line. All I have is a broken heart for Tony and Lauren Dungy, parents of five children. Dont make me laugh. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). Unless you asked him, youd never know he was Tony Dungys son.. Welcome to the Internet. I'm really going to be OK, at least my mother says so, and my wife seems to still love me. 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. The first is his very public homosexuality. I know how he'll handle it. The teens girlfriend called paramedics, who attempted to revive him. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position, and had recently visited North Central. He was playing around and laughing with some friends. (going to find kids and hug the bejesus out of them). Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. My prayers are with you @ this time also. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. But we are not alone GOD is bigger than anything in this very small world. James Dungy hanged himself from a bedroom ceiling fan with a leather belt on December 22, Dr. Jacqueline Lee of the Hillsborough County Medical Examiners office wrote in her final autopsy report. The other, if the person who posted it is wondering why I deleted it, I encourage him to e-mail me. 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. Tony Dungy has left the Colts and is in Tampa, where he used to coach the Buccaneers. James Dungy was a good friend to alot of people and very well known. Even before this, I had hoped the Colts would win the Superbowl this year. 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. However, Dungi also faces controversies with some of its religious and political stances. Give him the biggest hug in the world when he does, bob. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.'. He would sing The Lumberjack Song? Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. 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. "This morning, it was so surreal. I'm a father of three and I can't imagine getting a phone call or being told that.'. I really feel for the guy. Go behind the scenes with Patriots Practice Squad, and see what it takes to work with the Patriots during their practice sessions. I have had 2 uncles (one at least 3 times) and one cousin attempt suicide. 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. And the fact that he DID seem to be a good person may cause some to think it's even more sad. Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes. 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, May God watch over you and give you all you need at this awful time. ``He was cracking jokes, just being himself,' she said. May the Dungy family find strength in the days ahead. A medical examiner rules the death of James Dungy, son of Colts coach Tony Dungy, a suicide. Tony Dungy took the team plane from Indianapolis to Tampa, Fla., where he had coached the Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. 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. . His first head coaching stint was with Tampa Bay from 1996-2001; he was an assistant with the Minnesota Vikings from 1992-95. James Dungy, a son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, has died, hospital spokesman says. I'm not religious. We have the greatest role model there is in Tony Dungy. The class that Dungy showed when he was coaching the Bucs made me a Bucs fan, and I was overjoyed when he came to Indianapolis. that the rescue crews tried to perform CPR makes it pretty clear what occured. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. I will happily admit that I was expressing my well-backed-up opinion of how the media presents the "news". To do what he wishes good person may cause some to think it 's even more tony dungy son death personally but... 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