He was playing around and laughing with some friends. I'm not an elected official. 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. Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide, Hillsborough County Sheriffs spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. ? Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. 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. I can think of no better way to describe him. They dont need him - he needs them. Period.". It is like to lose a loved one, and I understand what you must be going through. Indianapolis lost its first game Dec. 18 against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. I couldnt believe the news when! 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. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. ``If James wasn't here, it was like: `Where's James?' Let's see, players have been benched, coaches have been fired, and some FO readers and staff have lambasted, reamed and otherwise done their best to coat them all in vitriol. James Dungy, a son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, has died, hospital spokesman says. One I deleted just because I wanted to confine the topic to the right discussion thread. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. Tue Jan 17 - 02:00 PM | Thu Jan 19 - 11:55 AM. He is active in All-Pro Dad, a Tampa-based resource group that provides assistance and advice to fathers. Well, I lied. I always enjoyed the fact that his kids were there on the sidelines, smiling and joking with the players. He came to the hospital often, even after the season. Players feel close to him as well as his family.". One thing that really bothers me about this is that I get the sneaking suspicion that the reason ESPN etc. 6 comments. Dungy's son's death a suicide: medical examiner | CBC Sports Loaded. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. There's no appropriate or sufficient comment. Cmon Kim Jong Il, this isn't a debate. I hope the rest of the Dungy family lives long and healthy lives. The cause of death is pending autopsy by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiners Office. He was part of this football team.". 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. Team President Bill Polian said Caldwell will take over Tonys duties for however long Tony may be away.. Coach Dungy's close to a lot of these players. , . "This morning, it was so surreal. ", "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. It is, to be sure, an exercise in which a parent must plumb the depths of emotion and dip deep into the reservoir of faith. "It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least," Polian said. Chris Mortenson? Right after the Colts won the Super Bowl, the NFL coach openly campaigned for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Officials said James Dungy was taking extension classes at the University of South Florida. In 1981, Dungy returned to the Steelers as an assistant coach in the role of defensive backs coach before being named defensive coordinator in 1984. 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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. a false witness who breathes lies lies and sows discord among brothers. 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. Does anyone think it could have been some kind of accidental death? This morning, it was so surreal., She said Dungy was just a really good kid, very laid-back. - 22 , : . Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. 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. Chaplains were brought in to talk with the team. Upon learning the news, Dungy and his wife, Lauren, immediately boarded the private jet of Colt owner Jim Irsay and headed for Tampa. Tony Dungy is a married man and he is married to Lauren Harris Dungy, who is a teacher by profession. Players with families, it certainly hits home. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. I dont think theres anyone here that would wish to play a football game under these circumstances, but its our obligation and well fulfill that obligation because thats what Tony wants us to do, Polian said. From 2002 to 2008 he was the coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. "It seems like just yesterday when we were all together in Minnesota," Green said in a statement. I would not have continued this nonsense, but I felt that another rip deserved a riposte. OMO has it right. So, by comparing all the religious commentors here, and Dungy, for that matter, to GWB, you get to revel in just how much smarter you are than them. My heart goes out to Tony and his family for this loss. Tragedies and death happen all too frequently in our lives. ``He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field,' fullback Mike Alstott said. Theres just something about this tragedy that feels so raw and so hurtful that words cannot describe the emotions and grief. Harris' son Dok told The Associated Press his father passed away overnight. BTW, it's helped reading through this thread; thanks. A year later, he became the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. I know what! LUTZ, Fla. James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead of an apparent Chris Mortenson? I'm a father of three and I can't imagine getting a phone call or being told that.". 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. Insult no extra charge. :). Dungy told of two people having received the gift of sight from his sons donated corneas and of the youth to whom he has talked who are wrestling with similar problems as his son. This is horrible for anybody to go through. Coach Dungy has left the team temporarily to go to Tampa. Give him the biggest hug in the world when he does, bob. He was pronounced dead there. He retired in 1980. divers domaines de spcialisations. He is often regarded as one of the NFLs bigwigs and an ambassador for the league and the game. Of all of the wonderful people in the NFL, no man is more wonderful than Dungy. 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. I only say all this because despite my experiences I think suicide, especially among the young, is nearly impossible to 'understand'. I said he would do his job if his bosses told him to. There were times 14 years ago, when my youngest brother died in an accident, when I saw my parents, who like Tony and Lauren Dungy are people of great faith and values, question everything. I know how he'll handle it. He was cracking jokes, just being himself, she told the Associated Press. Tony Dungy: Gay| Son suicide| Son| Kids| Ron desantis, Declan Rice: Birthday| Position| Wages| Wiki, Monti Ossenfort: Wiki| Salary| Wife| Net Worth, Russell Gage: What happened| Injury update| Injury report, Lamar Jackson: College| Sunglasses| Injury, * Offseason and/or practice squad member only. Class. About Chris Mortensen, I didn't say the guy rapes kids, murders for racial reasons and eats puppies. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. I am sure glad he is a man of faith. 37: there usually is not a heck of a lot of doubt what occured given the method one has chosen to commit suicide. . Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18-year-old, whose famous father Damn, that just sucks. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. 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. Now I will cheer for them with unbridled enthusiasm. 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. New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a ``very, very good kid. (work) The quote from the anchor, "This is a bad week for Tony Dungy. The Patriots will pick 14th overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Entry Draft. 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. 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. suicide (and I pray that it isn't) I hope people can keep their mouths or keyboards quiet regarding speculating It's an awful and confusing thing. That's a shame. I'm probably oversensitive. He said the death surprised and saddened everyone at the school. Very heartfelt reactions from Mortenson & Pasquarelli on ESPN.com. He was struggling with the things of the world and took his own life. But the two-time Super Bowl winner said one coaching opportunity got him "Nobody likes to see that. MAY THE HANDS OF GOD WRAP AROUND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. 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.. Yes it is a shame. , , , , -SIT . I sincerely hope you at least read this thread, so you understand what I'm trying to say.
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