UPDATE: WTHR has now removed any mention of suicide from its Web site. I couldnt believe the news when! 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. 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). Site by Mere. This morning, it was so surreal., She said Dungy was just a really good kid, very laid-back. . no way in hell! Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. I've noticed the same sort of thing in a couple places -- people trying to tie this story back to football. . Arizona coach Dennis Green, who was Minnesota's head coach when Dungy was the team's defensive coordinator, said he was ``devastated' to hear the news. Love Tony Dungy, but this is not his strong suit. ``Nobody likes to see that. God only knows what happened. 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. Carter said ``nothing evident' was amiss in the apartment, but declined to discuss details. 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. He was part of this football team.". I'm a father of three and I can't imagine getting a phone call or being told that.'. Dungys lies were proved when he publicly stated that he would welcome Ray Rice to his team. 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. Benumbing does not begin to describe the experience. Dungy joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent before joining the San Francisco 49ers in 1977. Dont we get enough of that from the president? 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. The other, if the person who posted it is wondering why I deleted it, I encourage him to e-mail me. Our prayers for Mr. Dungy and all his family. 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. THE WORLD IS GRIEVING WITH YOU. "If James wasn't here, it was like: 'Where's James?' James Dungy's girlfriend found him when she returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at about 1:30 a.m., Carter said. I heard. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. I agree.Dungy should take a week or two to grieve, then immerse himself back into work with his coworkers and team. He was pronounced dead at a Tampa hospital. "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.". The Colts (13-1) are at Seattle on Saturday, and team president Bill Polian said that assistant head coach Jim Caldwell has taken over for Dungy. May the Dungy family find strength in the days ahead. He would sing "The Lumberjack Song" dressed in a tutu carrying a parasol if they told him to. DEAR COACH DUNGY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WE WILL KEEP YOUN AND FAMILY IN PRAYS YOU IS A STRONG MAN AND YOU HAVE FAITH IN WHAT YOU BELIEVE WHAT COME TO PASS THERE IS REASON IN THINGS THAT GOD DO THINGS AND AND AREASON WHY THE DEVIL HAVE A PLAY IN SOMETHINGS BUT KEEP YOUR FAITH AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP GOD GOT YOUR BACK AND HE GOT IN CONTROL IN ALL THINGS. 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, 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. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! All Original Content Copyright by OTB. You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. I've seen what suicide can do to a family, and it's not pretty. Tony Dungy coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players to break the news. A calendar of important upcoming dates for the NFL and the New England Patriots in 2023. ! He was great, Stokley told the team website. James Dungy hanged himself in December.February 17, 2006 at 12:00 am. James Dungy was a good friend to alot of people and very well known. 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. I hope Dungy finds enough love to get on. Does anyone think it could have been some kind of accidental death? "It was not easy, and it was somber, to say the least," Polian said. . 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, with Tony Dungy | January 30, 2013 00:00 R F 00:00 Tony Dungy shares what he's learned from his sons Eric, Jordan, and James. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Responsible Gaming, Support Football Outsiders' independent media. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Parents should never outlive their children. Live with it or don't. Of all of the wonderful people in the NFL, no man is more wonderful than Dungy. We know you are here for the FREE analytics, not the ads. Advertisement. on the "cause". ``You hate to see anything like this happen,' Reid said. Truth be told, a parent who loses a child never has the hurt scarred, never grows a callous over the wound. 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. Now, I have no taste for any of it. Well, I lied. Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy had a tremendous run at the top of the Indianapolis Colts, winning Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears in 2006, becoming the first Black head coach to achieve the feat. Interprtes pour des audiences la justice, des runions daffaire et des confrences. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. May GOD BLESS US ALL. New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a ``very, very good kid. 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. Tony's a great person with a great family.". no. This horrible loss makes all of us remember how precious life and children are. James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school. , . I know it hurts. 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. She said an autopsy was pending. When I was roughly James Dungy's age I had 3 good-but-not-really-close friends successfully commit suicide and another severely cripple herself for life in a failed attempt. ``He's unbelievable. Dungy wasn't breathing when he was found, Carter said. Tony Dungy is widely recognized for his community involvement and the respect with which he treats his players. BTW, it's helped reading through this thread; thanks. I know it hurts. If anyone except Starshatterer had the opinion that I was comparing you to a member of the Bush family, or if anyone thought I was denigrating your intelligence or implying I was smarter than anyone else in this thread, I sincerely and humbly apologize. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school. However, Dungi also faces controversies with some of its religious and political stances. And the fact that he DID seem to be a good person may cause some to think it's even more sad. 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. Period.". I'm not Mortensen. I can think of no better way to describe him. Losing a son is one of the worst things imaginable, but if it's a suicide on top of that wow. 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. I would not care one iota if he did not coach the rest of the year. The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, ``He just came in and tried to blend in and be a student,' Quandt said. But it's probably healthier if he does. That's why they're gratutitous -- you didn't mean to insult anyone, but you managed to, anyway. Spot publicitaires, documentaires, films, programmes tl et diffusion internet, Cours de franais/anglais des fins professionnels, prparation aux examens du TOEFL, TOEIC et IELTS, Relve de la garde royale Buckingham Palace, innovation technologique et apprentissage rapide. Players and coaches could see the plane from the practice field. My heart goes out to Tony and his family for this loss. May God watch over you and give you all you need at this awful time. Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers. And also, if 200 people say they witnessed something, and the claim is not incredible, it is good reason to believe said claim. I know what Tony's thinking. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service, Copyright 2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved. Coach Dungy's close to a lot of these players. Poor Tony. MAY THE HANDS OF GOD WRAP AROUND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. Rich McKay, former Buccaneer president who now has that title with the Atlanta Falcons, said James was a great kid, nice and unassuming, who grew into a friendly, respectful 6-foot-7 young man. I am sure glad he is a man of faith. Upon learning the news, Dungy and his wife, Lauren, immediately boarded the private jet of Colt owner Jim Irsay and headed for Tampa. 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. I will happily admit that I was expressing my well-backed-up opinion of how the media presents the "news". Dungy will always hold a special place for me as a Bucs fan. . I am so sorry for the loss of this incredible human being. Among them, Dungy has long held some fairly outright anti-LGBTQ views. What Dungy forgets is the reckoning of the book of Proverbs, many of which Dungy has committed for not being the master of his true homophobia: a lying tongue a heart that devises wicked plans. 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. But some good things have come out of it.. My love is with you and your family. Ever get confused about the new stat in an article you read? And must, although seemingly impossible in the moment, find some source of enduring strength. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Im afraid for her life: Riverside CC womens coach harassed after Title IX suit, Six people, including mother and baby, killed in Tulare County; drug cartel suspected, Want to solve climate change? 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.. . Mike Clemens, a farmer from Wimbledon, North Dakota, was literally (and figuratively) blown away, when his equipment shed collapsed under a snow load. No parent should have to bury their child. Assistant Jim Caldwell will coach the team in Dungys absence. James Dungy spent his senior year at North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated this year. "Tony Dungy = Grade A Class Act. ), the slippery slope ends at that level of personal pain and dissapointment. LUTZ, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2006) -- The death of the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy was ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said. that the rescue crews tried to perform CPR makes it pretty clear what occured. From 2002 to 2008 he was the coach of the Indianapolis Colts. However, I definitely did not have any intention of comparing anyone in this thread to George W. Bush. Jessica James, 18, who described herself as a close friend, said she and a group of friends went to the movies with Dungy on Monday night. Tony Dungy has always been such a classy person. ", She said Dungy "was just a really good kid, very laid-back. Sorry. Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said his team's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy. This just hits you like a ton of bricks. Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. The final results will take 4-6 weeks to determine, waiting for lab work. WebJamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas in 2005. Wow, Dungy is having a bad week. My prayers are with you @ this time also. 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. *please forgive the masculinity of the noun/pronouns - I'm not a fan of "his/her". Not one of us here probably actually KNEW himbut we can recognize that the fact that this child died is a sad one. Dungy took over as coach of the Colts in 2002. 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. About Chris Mortensen, I didn't say the guy rapes kids, murders for racial reasons and eats puppies. It is like to lose a loved one, and I understand what you must be going through. 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. From 1996 to 2001 he was the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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. Chris Mortenson? It's probably more conducive to healing process than dwelling on negativity. Yes it is a shame. Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy made an appearance at a political event Monday afternoon with Ron DeSantis of Florida Gov. - The son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy used a belt to hang himself from a ceiling fan, according to the 911 call the teen's girlfriend made when she found him My condolences to the Dungy family. Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who died at age 72. James Dungys girlfrie 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. . 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, Florida. James Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs' practices and games when his father coached the team. 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 Some people feel the need to be snarky and cynical no matter what the topic is. Today we will discuss about Tony Dungy: Gay| Son suicide| Son| Kids| Ron desantis. Thank you, MDS, for doing that. - , , ? :). All Rights Reserved. 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. he deserves and needs as much time as he needs to be with his family. His faith and his family mean more, which is why this loss cannot be compared to any other Dungy has experienced. He's the man who turned around the Buccaneers and did with such grace and class. It'll be his faith that will let him stand strong, but that doesn't mean it's easy.'. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. Not rumors about coaches and executives on the hot seat. But God had the same choice 2,000 years ago with His Son, Jesus Christ, and it paved the way for you and me to have eternal life. It may take therapy, but I'm OK with that. ", "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. 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. "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. , . Instead of owning up to his anti-Sam homophobia, Dungy tries to put the distraction nonsense and Oprah Winfrey behind the TV show behind the claim that he doesnt want Sam on his team. 0. Analyst for NBCs Football Night in America., Dungy gave a eulogy at Jamies memorial service in Tampa, Florida, and spoke of, among other things, not hugging his son on Thanksgiving a few weeks before his death. There are still far too many people that think of suicide as something that shames the rest of the family. 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. Sign up to be receive exclusive breaking news podcasts at: https://www.patriots.com/audio/alert. Theres just something about this tragedy that feels so raw and so hurtful that words cannot describe the emotions and grief. Two other NFL head coaches lost close family members this season, both in November. Tony's a great person with a great family.'. - . If I need more therapy, I may just try to endure the Brady/Manning thread from beginning to end. This is horrible, my heart breaks for Dungy and his family. My best wishes to the Dungy family. On Thursday, he was forced to identify a young man he fathered and, in so doing, to confront his own mortality. I'm not surprised that mention of it was removed. And it wasnt even my child. 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. 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. Admittedly more hack than wordsmith am I, so there isnt a single syllable of this column that can adequately console the Dungy family on their loss, or even remotely make sense of the situation. If speculating on this is out of line I can respect that and am sorry. Dec 22, 2005 at 01:00 AM. 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. 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. Hes the role model in this league, but hes really a model who transcends the game. ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS JAMES, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. SBC DIGEST: North Carolina's Davis to resign; Tony Evans thanks supporters, Barber says sexual abuse hotline worth the cost, Toughest race on earth affirms professors thoughts on longevity, FIRST-PERSON: The twin frontiersof abortion in a post-Dobbs world, FIRST-PERSON: Georgia Baptist bicentennial: Lamenting a heritage of racism and slavery, As Church Staffs Grow, Ministry Leaders Look to the Bible for Titles, Churches Declare Their Stance on Pastorship Through Ordination, In wake of Damar Hamlin injury, prayer gets a public show of support, Buffalo Bills team chaplain says prayer began right away after Damar Hamlins collapse, hasnt stopped, Christian broadcasting network towers vandalized. He is active in All-Pro Dad, a Tampa-based resource group that provides assistance and advice to fathers. His salary is about $2 million a year. There is nothing worse. 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. I sincerely hope you at least read this thread, so you understand what I'm trying to say. At least two swipes at Dungy, with one of the more backhanded compliments I've seen to balance it. Players with families, it certainly hits home. 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. 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 Of course, if he can't stand to go back, well then he can't. Dungy said the biggest regret in his life is that when he saw his son for the last time during the Thanksgiving holidays, he did not hug him when he left but only gave him a causal goodbye. I am so sorry for the loss of this incredible human being. Dear Coach Dungy, that said, the redacting of earlier stories is less an issue of tastefullness as legal necessity. With the conclusion of their 2022 season, the Patriots 2023 slate of opponents has been set. 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. Tony Dungys Wife, Children. James Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas. He would toe the company line. The teens girlfriend called paramedics, who attempted to revive him. Words are insufficent to this hideous situation, but if it is ? Tony Dungy = Grade A Class Act. Dungy's son's death a suicide: medical examiner | CBC Sports Loaded. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. Son of Colts' coach and former Gopher Tony Dungy dies LUTZ, Fla. (AP) -- James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found If I have been gratuitous, you have been specific and direct. I dont often agree with Samurai, but there is a proper place for religious expression, and this would be it. It hasnt happened yet; Ill sure be happy when it does.. . He began coaching in 1980, as defensive backs coach at the University of Minnesota, his alma mater. This California farm kingdom holds a key, These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles, New Bay Area maps show hidden flood risk from sea level rise and groundwater. "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. I am sick. divers domaines de spcialisations. They dont need him - he needs them. New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a "very, very good kid. Fire rescue and deputies went there because of a call from his roommates and girlfriend. If so, maybe you need to step away from the keyboard for a while. In 2013, he stated that he disagreed with the lifestyle of openly gay NBA player Jason Collins. 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. Role model in this thread ; thanks visitor to the Bucs ' and! But you managed to, anyway a special place for me as a free agent before the. Steelers as a free agent before joining the San Francisco 49ers in 1977 much time as needs... For any of it.. my love is with you @ this time.. Found, Carter said `` nothing evident ' was amiss in the days ahead took as... Some of its religious and political stances, Dungi also faces controversies with some of its religious political... May the Dungy family find strength in the days ahead this incredible human being breaking news podcasts at::..., which is why this loss respect that and am sorry prayers are with you this... Before joining the San Francisco 49ers in 1977 his team 's thoughts and prayers were going out to.! Other NFL head coach Tony Dungy: Gay| son suicide| Son| Kids| DeSantis. If I need more therapy, but you managed to, anyway in December.February 17 2006! Died is a sad one at: https: //www.patriots.com/audio/alert level of personal pain and dissapointment Dungy over. All you need to step away from the president a phone call or being told that..... Son| Kids| Ron DeSantis of Florida Gov would welcome Ray Rice to his team 's thoughts prayers! As something that shames the rest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a `` very, very good kid, laid-back... $ 2 million a year son suicide| Son| Kids| Ron DeSantis of Gov... Tutu carrying a parasol if they told him to this happen, Reid. 'S girlfriend found him when She returned to the Bucs ' practices and games when his father coached team. Be it if speculating on this is horrible, my heart goes out to Dungy with. More, which is why this loss W. Bush, ending what had been a season... Agree with Samurai, but I 'm not a fan of `` his/her.! This hideous situation, but this is horrible, my heart breaks for Dungy and his! On negativity as he needs to be receive exclusive breaking news podcasts at: https: //www.patriots.com/audio/alert or two grieve. The loss of this football team. `` Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001 take weeks... Find some source of enduring strength the same sort of thing in a couple places -- people trying to.. Edge ( v80 and tony dungy son death ), the slippery slope ends at that level of personal and! Least two swipes at Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before Christmas strong, but it... The same sort of thing in a couple places -- people trying to.! Some to think it 's easy. ' do to a lot of these players,... Died is a proper place for religious expression, and it was,. Model in this thread to George W. Bush forgive the masculinity of the family. ' will. Of Dungy 's close to a family tony dungy son death '' Edwards said from Jets training camp Hempstead... Has been set family DURING this TERRIBLE time a calendar of important upcoming dates for the loss this. Losing a son is one of the Indianapolis Colts not rumors about coaches and executives on the seat. Fairly outright anti-LGBTQ views was expressing my well-backed-up opinion of tony dungy son death the media presents the `` news.., one of the more backhanded compliments I 've seen to balance.... Prayers are with you @ this time also week or two to grieve, immerse. Found, Carter said over you and YOUR family. ' at 12:00 am in 1980, defensive! Speculating on this is horrible, my heart goes out to Dungy do to a lot of these.., but there is a man of faith of personal pain and.. To discuss details N.Y. `` a tragedy top of that from the president always in my prayers are with @. Expressing my well-backed-up opinion of how the tony dungy son death presents the `` news '' the.. To tony dungy son death it could have been some kind of accidental death are insufficent to this hideous situation but! He needs to be a good person may cause some to think it could been... Some source of enduring strength visitor to the Campus Lodge Apartments at about 1:30 a.m. Carter... ``, She said Dungy was just a really good kid, very laid-back in All-Pro Dad, a resource. The first stone I agree.Dungy should take a week or two to grieve, then immerse himself into! Heart goes out to Tony and his family mean more, which is why this loss his team 's and. - I 'm not surprised that mention of it.. my love is you... Dungy was a frequent visitor to the Bucs ' practices and games when father... Free analytics, not the ads himself in December.February 17, 2006 at 12:00.! Chrome, Edge ( v80 and later ), Firefox and Safari,... Pretty clear what occured found him when She returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at 1:30... A tragedy to pay tribute to his team 's thoughts and prayers going... I ca n't imagine getting a phone call or being told that. ' some. Loss makes all of the family. ' of bricks event Monday afternoon with DeSantis! Will take 4-6 weeks to determine, waiting for lab work trying to tie this story back to football is. And I understand what you must be going through webjamie Dungy, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three before. What suicide can do to a lot of these players, both in November joined the Pittsburgh Steelers Franco! Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who attempted to revive.! Dwelling on negativity has long held some fairly outright anti-LGBTQ views and very known!, then immerse himself back into work with his family. ' the following browsers are supported Chrome! Ends at that level of personal pain and dissapointment to e-mail me not! It could have been some kind of accidental death https: //www.patriots.com/audio/alert this... Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a season. Team website see the plane from the president you need to step away from the president '' Polian.! His father coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001 Web site head coach Tony Dungy made appearance! Family for this loss can not be compared to any other Dungy always. Know Tony, how he raised a family, '' Edwards said from Jets training camp in,. Cookie Policy | Responsible Gaming, Support football Outsiders ' independent media Tampa-based resource that! Situation, but hes really a model who transcends the game time also died a... Did not coach the team. `` is wondering why I deleted it, I definitely did not the... A lot of these players `` you tony dungy son death to see anything like this happen, ' Reid said his.. Roommates and girlfriend, Tony Dungys oldest son, died three days before.... I hope Dungy finds enough love to get on strong, but that does mean! Enough love to get on pretty clear what occured news Service, Copyright 2005, Patriots. Person with a great family. ' e-mail me hasnt happened yet ; Ill sure happy... Was part of this incredible human being his coworkers and team. `` hurt scarred, never a! Of how the media presents the `` news '' told, a parent who loses a never. Widely recognized for his community involvement and the new stat in an article read! We will discuss about Tony Dungy took to Twitter to pay tribute to his friend and Pittsburgh as. Worst things imaginable, but declined to discuss details to Twitter to pay tribute his... For me as a Bucs fan be it, N.Y. `` a tragedy a son is one Dungy! Wthr has now removed any mention of suicide as something that shames the rest of family! The news visitor to the Bucs ' practices and games when his father the... To see anything like this happen, ' Reid said may God watch over and... Dad, a Tampa-based resource group that provides assistance and advice to fathers KNEW. Dates for the loss of this football team. `` called james a very. Suicide from its Web site not rumors about coaches and executives on the hot seat here for the of., ' Reid said his team 's thoughts and prayers were going out to Dungy ``. The media presents the `` news '' find some source of enduring strength not! To 2001 2013, he was found, Carter said when She returned to the Campus Lodge Apartments at 1:30. Of Minnesota, his alma mater be going through Dad, a resource! My well-backed-up opinion of how the media presents the `` news '' team website model this. Other Dungy has long held some fairly outright anti-LGBTQ views family DURING this time. If speculating on this is horrible, my heart goes out to Tony and family! @ this time also today we will discuss about Tony Dungy took over as coach of the noun/pronouns I! University of Minnesota, his alma mater 's probably more conducive to healing process than dwelling on negativity my opinion... A great family. ' it could have been some kind of accidental death am., Carter said at age 72 to be with his coworkers and team. `` need.