slackermike Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9112348 Son of Colts coach Dungy Dead NFL.com wire reports TAMPA, 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, police said. In a news release on its website, the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office said it "responded to the Campus Lodge Apartments this morning at approximately 1:32 a.m. The girlfriend of James Dungy had returned to the apartment and discovered Dungy." Police performed CPR on Dungy before he was taken to University Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't be announced pending an autopsy, said Vida Morgan, a secretary in the sheriff's public information office. The apartments are located in Lutz, Fla. Tony Dungy has left the Colts and is in Tampa, according to NFL.com. The coach and his wife, Lauren, have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade and sons Eric and Jordan. The Colts (13-1) are at Seattle on Saturday. Fans posted prayers and messages of support for Dungy, who also coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on a message board on a Colts fan website. "Not only was he a great football coach for the Bucs, but he is an even better person," one Tampa Bay fan wrote. "It makes me sick that it happened at this time of year to a person that is so giving and caring." Another person wrote for God to give strength to Dungy during this difficult time. "When things like this happen it adjusts our perspective on life," one person wrote. "What was considered major yesterday doesn't amount to more than a footnote today." That's got to be tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs' Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 He does seem like a good man and we all know he's a good coach.....my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. What a waste and a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJredskins00 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackermike Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Oops. I didn't see it already posted over in the "Breaking News" section. Sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 What an awful tragedy to befall a good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Couldnt have happened to a nicer guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 What a horrible thing to have happen, especially right before Christmas. His family will be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Awful news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeRedskins Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 terrible news, my thoughts and condilences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thoughts and prayers to the Dungy family..... I feel horrible for them... so young.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altair4 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 As if the Colts really needed any motivation to kick A** to win the super bowl this year. This is the kind of thing players rally around for.... My condolences to the Dungy family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow1 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Couldnt have happened to a nicer guy. I really hope this does not have one hint of sarcasm in it. Tony Dungy is a wonderful man that has a great family, I know them through a mutual friend and have met them on several occasions. This is very sad news to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Couldnt have happened to a nicer guy. I don't think you were attempting to be sarcastic, but just in case you didn't know, that is a phrase generally reserved for sarcasm -- so many would take that to mean you think Dungy is a jerk. This is terrible news -- RIP James and hopefully the Dungy family can get over this. Luckily they have a big family, and can draw off and support eachother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 This is the kind of thing players rally around for.... Or it could turn into a huge distraction. He was so young. RIP brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I heard that on the radio at lunchtime. That is horrible. Right before Christmas too. I always thought Tony Dungy operated with class and he seems like a great guy. This is a tragedy for his family. My thoughts are with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapeApe Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I cannot imagine losing a child. I would be devastated. Aweful news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Check out his My Space site. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cf...iendID=41899442 Messed up kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Flames Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 that's awful, thoughts and prayers are with the family!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishani Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 You can leave a message for the Dungy family here, towards the top of the page: http://www.allprodad.com/default.asp (btw - the above website is pretty good at suggestions on how guys like me can become a better dad. Coach Gibbs and Brunell are members, in fact.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashmowf Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Check out his My Space site. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cf...iendID=41899442 Messed up kid. Its not working....what was on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashmowf Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Its not working....what was on it. nevermind....went to myspace and got it ....thanks, I don't think he was serious with any of that stuff...just look at his friends it wouldnt match up if he was serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanamoss89 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thats said. R.I.P. James Dungy. If the Skins somehow lose in the playoffs then I want the Colts to win the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philal0102 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 i dont know if any of you have heard yet... but tony dungys' oldest son was found dead this morning... our thoughts and prayers are with the dungy family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 That sucks. Prayers to the Dungy family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizmaglobin Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 he will never get over it.having to bury one of your kids is the hardest thing anybody ever has to do.my prayers are with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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