``The whole family is good people. James Dungys girlfrie ``I liked James a lot.'. James Dungy hanged himself in December.February 17, 2006 at 12:00 am. . He began coaching in 1980, as defensive backs coach at the University of Minnesota, his alma mater. It's just some people saying he seemed to be a really classy person, and they are sad that a classy person passed on. It can be utterly bewildering and it leaves those behind in a state of complete emotional desolation. Of course, if he can't stand to go back, well then he can't. ``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. The Pac-12 and SEC commissioners will be bringing NIL issues to lawmakers, High school girls golf: 3A region recaps, Richfield, Morgan, Union and Judge Memorial claim region titles, High school boys soccer: 3A/2A second round recap from Wednesdays games, It reportedly wont be long until the Mountain West Conference eliminates divisions, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting. You have never done anything wrong to me, and even if you had, I don't think it likely that I would waste my valuable-to-me time insulting you on a message board as my way of response. She called paramedics, who attempted to resuscitate the teen to no avail. He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. Some people feel the need to be snarky and cynical no matter what the topic is. 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. Pence Leaves Colts Game Over Anthem Protest In Obviously Pre-Planned Stunt, Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck Retires At 29. Does anyone think it could have been some kind of accidental death? 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. ", She said Dungy "was just a really good kid, very laid-back. I hope Dungy finds enough love to get on. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. Losing a son is one of the worst things imaginable, but if it's a suicide on top of that wow. If there is anything that I can do please dont hesitate to ask. . I'm not surprised that mention of it was removed. Upon learning the news, Dungy and his wife, Lauren, immediately boarded the private jet of Colt owner Jim Irsay and headed for Tampa. , . 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. Quandt said Dungy visited North Central a week or two ago to pick up a transcript. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. "You hate to see anything like this happen," Reid said. Well, #25,I don't know Dungy personally, but I know a half dozen very worldly guys (in the sense that they have had extremely varied professional careers) who, to a man, say that the finest leader of men they have ever known was the guy they played football 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 is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. When I broke the news by telephone to Tom Jackson, my ESPN colleague, we could not disguise our broken voices and tears. Tony Dungys Wife, Children. Shalandra. 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. 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. Tony is a class act and this is a huge tragedy for his entire family. divers domaines de spcialisations. I am a 18-year-old teen who loves sports ? Coach Dungy to you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. Coach Dungy has left the team temporarily to go to Tampa. He's the man who turned around the Buccaneers and did with such grace and class. ), the slippery slope ends at that level of personal pain and dissapointment. Editors have a pet term, weighing in, on such stories. But it's probably healthier if he does. You have never done anything wrong to me, and even if you had, I dont think it likely that I would waste my valuable-to-me time bothering you on a message board as my way of response. - , , ? The Colts had won their first 13 games before losing last Sunday to the San Diego Chargers. Michael Conroy, Associated Press. I will even resist the urge to make derogatory comments about religion being shovelled into the thread. 54. A man who loves other men? He shared the blame when Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. "Tony Dungy = Grade A Class Act. "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said. "There's no words to describe it. The Dungys don't know my family from anyone either, but our thoughts will be with them. Very heartfelt reactions from Mortenson & Pasquarelli on ESPN.com. Theres just something about this tragedy that feels so raw and so hurtful that words cannot describe the emotions and grief. 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. She said an autopsy was pending. But we are not alone GOD is bigger than anything in this very small world. If speculating on this is out of line I can respect that and am sorry. with, one Tony Dungy, thirty years ago. Well do what he does and what he wishes. . Hello, I am Gurmeet singh , Blogger from Jammu, India. 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. Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said his team's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy. 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. Good luck and best wishes to Dungy, his family, his fans, the Colts and everyone who has had to read my "debates" with SS. I hope the rest of the Dungy family lives long and healthy lives. 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. 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. Dont make me laugh. BTW, it's helped reading through this thread; thanks. MP3 Download Transcript Tony Dungy has always been such a classy person. And for the second time today, I respond to a post that gets deleted. 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. In the effort of maintaining order and not offending anyone else, though, I will drop out of this thread. 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. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. The celebrity imposed upon Tony Dungy and his family because of his station in life will neither lessen nor exacerbate what certainly must be the most painful experience imaginable. His salary is about $2 million a year. Poor Tony. I believe its the way Jesus would coach a team.. 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. "This is a tragedy for the Dungy family and by extension for his football family here with the Colts.". Right after the Colts won the Super Bowl, the NFL coach openly campaigned for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. My love is with you and your family. New York Jets running back Curtis Martin received the Bart Starr Award, given annually to an NFL player on the basis of character and service. 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. At least two swipes at Dungy, with one of the more backhanded compliments I've seen to balance it. ``There's no words to describe it. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose famous father - 22 , : . 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. Thank you, MDS, for doing that. I've seen what suicide can do to a family, and it's not pretty. This morning, it was so surreal., She said Dungy was just a really good kid, very laid-back. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. The Dungys moved to Indianapolis in 2002 after Tony Dungy was fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he coached from 1996 to 2001. 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. "He was cracking jokes, just being himself," she said. James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his father coached the team. "The whole family is good people. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose My condolences to the Dungy family, this is tragic. May the Dungy family find strength in the days ahead. Wow, and from suicide. 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. So, for some (I dare say, you? There's no appropriate or sufficient comment. Tony Dungys eldest son, Jamie Dungy, died three days before Christmas in 2005. People ask how I could come back to work so soon. To take it a step further, speaking from experience and as nearly anyone who has gone through a VERY difficult time can tell you, getting on with life and focusing on something tangible and hopeful is much better than dwelling on negativity. April 12, 2022 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? Less than a week ago, Dungy presided over a group of men poised on the cusp of football immortality. I can't imagine the sorrow that Dungy feels right now, especially given the time of year. LnGrrrR, sorry, I'm the one who deleted both posts you responded to. I'll come out and say that there are no lines here to read between - I'm saying exactly what I mean. We see that you have javascript disabled. Worked in , Dungys teams became perennial postseason contenders under his leadership, with Tampa Bay only missing the playoffs twice. He was quarterback for the Gophers from 1973-1976. Saying "sorry" and "peace" doesn't make up for generally dumping on them, nor does blaming me for your insensitivity. 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. Well, I think. I know the prayers of the National Football League go out to him and his family.". My heart will also reach out to his girlfriend who loved him very much. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. At this time, it's a personal thing and he has to do what works for him. 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 Mortensen. God only knows what happened. James stood 6-foot-7 and was sometimes was mistaken for one of his father's players, The Indianapolis Star reported on its Web site. James, their second-oldest child, was taking extension classes at the University of South Florida, the sheriff's office said. I don't know any of these people personally. All Rights Reserved. His football team means a lot to him. According to a sheriffs spokeswoman, Dungys girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments about 1:30 a.m. Dungy was not breathing when he was found. Don't we get enough of that from the president? I think that just shows you what kind of man he is.. 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. , . He would sing The Lumberjack Song? , . SIT, "-" , . Thats the benefit I got, thats the benefit James got and thats the benefit you can get if you accept Jesus into your heart today as your Savior.. He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. " " - . 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. A death investigation is underway, but the sheriff's office says there's a high probability that the death of James Dungy was a suicide. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. Period. Dungy will always hold a special place for me as a Bucs fan. Keep on trusting in him and hold on to his unchanging hands and it will be alright. After three years in that role, he joined the Minnesota Vikings in the same capacity. He was playing around and laughing with some friends. "He was cracking jokes, just being himself," she said. 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. Insult no extra charge. 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. My heart goes out to Tony Dungy. Anthony Kevin Dungy (born October 6, 1955) is a former American football safety and coach who served as head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. Advertisement. 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. 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. I know it hurts. Dungy was able to make money as the head coach of an NFL team. Class. Even after we lost to New England [in the AFC championship game], he still showed up. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. Copyright 2023 TransProfessionals. There is no other information to contradict that at this time. An autopsy has not been completed, the statement said. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. 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. Kathy. Unless you asked him, youd never know he was Tony Dungys son.. He would sing "The Lumberjack Song" dressed in a tutu carrying a parasol if they told him to. They dont need him - he needs them. . "He's unbelievable. (going to find kids and hug the bejesus out of them). 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. Dungy's girlfriend found him on Dec. 22 less than a half hour after he was last seen alive, according to the medical examiner's office. Quarterback Peyton Manning said the death certainly keeps things in perspective. 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. Dungy's son's death a suicide: medical examiner | CBC Sports Loaded. 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. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Here's an explanation of what the metrics mean. I didnt know him personally, but from all the wonderful things people are saying hes one in an million. 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,
He came to the hospital often, even after the season. A woman who answered the door at James Dungy's girlfriend's home declined comment Thursday. until the coroner makes an official declaration of cause of death - something that can take weeks if he chooses to wait for blood test results to come back - it is technically an open case for the law enforcement agencies involved. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. 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. Coach Dungy's close to a lot of these players. The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in his apartment in Lutz, Florida, a suburb of Tampa, Thursday morning. . "Nobody likes to see that. "-" , , . Thank you for taking the time to respond cogently, completely and directly. James Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas. James Dungy's girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at about 1:30 a.m., Carter said. Todd asked. The second oldest of five children, James Dungy attended Hillsborough Community College in Tampa. ESPN makes him a rich man. Dungys lies were proved when he publicly stated that he would welcome Ray Rice to his team. But some good things have come out of it.. Sorry. There is very little on this website or any other that anyone KNOWS about any topic. Until they heard that Tony Dungy would be accompanying him in the booth. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. It's an awful and confusing thing. 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. A look at the Patriots opponents from 2023 through 2024. Tragedies and death happen all too frequently in our lives. That's why they're gratutitous -- you didn't mean to insult anyone, but you managed to, anyway. 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. ``This morning, it was so surreal. 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. 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. If so, maybe you need to step away from the keyboard for a while. - . ? 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. 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. Shed collapse from snow in central North Dakota was kind of a disaster, but no one was hurt, Master Gardeners share gardening tips, ways to retain new knowledge for youth, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to require environmental impact statement on Summit Carbon pipeline, New Minnesota farmers can get help purchasing land, Willmar graduate Hiep Nguyen finds a community around the pottery wheel, American Opinion: Raising fees for immigration applications is wrongheaded, Funeral service listing published Jan. 18, 2023, PHOTOS: Pheasants taking flight along Highway 12. The death of 18-year-old James Dungy, the son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, has been ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said Friday. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 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, Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.". "This morning, it was so surreal. Carter said "nothing evident" was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. He's lucky to have it. 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. I dont often agree with Samurai, but there is a proper place for religious expression, and this would be it. Tony Dungy is a married man and he is married to Lauren Harris Dungy, who is a teacher by profession. 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. I had just seen James tuesday and he seemed fine. Coach Dungy you and your family I am so sorry my heart and prayers go out to you. 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. 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. "It certainly keeps things in perspective," two-time MVP quarterback Peyton Manning said. Wow, I dont think I was gratuitously insulting anyone. Tony Dungy took the team plane from Indianapolis to Tampa, Fla., where he had coached the Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. His first head coaching stint was with Tampa Bay from 1996-2001; he was an assistant with the Minnesota Vikings from 1992-95. However, Dungi also faces controversies with some of its religious and political stances. He wasn't breathing, and a sheriff's deputy performed CPR before an ambulance rushed him to University Community Hospital, Carter said. ! Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. 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. Not one of us here probably actually KNEW himbut we can recognize that the fact that this child died is a sad one. 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. I am sick. This is so horrible. This leads us to reason number 2. Cmon Kim Jong Il, this isn't a debate. 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. ``He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student,' Quandt said. Celebritynetworth says Tony Dungy has a net worth of $10 million. ESPN reports that the ME issued a preliminary finding determining suicide. And must, although seemingly impossible in the moment, find some source of enduring strength. Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. 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