Tony Dungy's Son Found Dead

**moses millsap** · 12-22-05, 10:57 AM

That's brutal news

**Senator7** · 12-22-05, 11:26 AM

This is a low blow from above. Its Christmas, the Colts just lost their perfect season, and now he has to bury his son. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dungy family and now more than ever I will be rooting for Indy to win the Super Bowl.

**EBone** · 12-22-05, 01:34 PM

Cudos, Senator. I really believe Dungy is one of the good guys out there. My condolences as well................

E

**SBR_John** · 12-22-05, 01:39 PM

Tragic and painful beyond words. The hurt Tony must feel I can't even imagine...

**BuddyBear** · 12-22-05, 01:42 PM

Real sad news...not what you want to wake up and hear. Even though I am obviously not involved in the NFL in any way whatsover besides betting on games....I don't think there is a nicer coach in the league than Tony Dungy. Very polite, never seen him shout or yell, friendly, eloquent and it is reflected by his players and organization. This is a tough loss especially around the holiday season. I don't think this could have happened to a nicer guy...my thoughts go out to him and his family.

***SIDE NOTE*** Those of you who took SEA early with the line...may want to rethink it now. Who knows how the Colts are going to play now wouldn't be suprised if they win outright. IMO, stay away from this game if you haven't already.

**bigboydan** · 12-22-05, 02:53 PM

the local cops are reporting there was no foul play involved. so, i'm wondering how he died.

i feel sorry for the Dungy's. because, it's bad enough to have a death in the family. but, it's even worse to have it during the holidays.

**Illusion** · 12-22-05, 03:14 PM

Very sad, I couldn't imagine something like happening around the holidays. I really feel for Tony and his family.

**applepicks** · 12-22-05, 03:18 PM

Local reports down here in FLA suggest suicide. Possible OD on drugs. CPR was performed without success in route to hospital. The family will be in prayers tonight.APPLE

**BigD** · 12-22-05, 03:19 PM

Very sad at this time of year.Tony seems like a nice guy

**why** · 12-22-05, 03:35 PM

Nothing worse than a death of a parent's child.

**Friday13th** · 12-22-05, 04:00 PM

Son of Colts' Coach Tony Dungy Found Dead

James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in a Tampa-area apartment, police said Thursday.

In a news release on its Web site, 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 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 Web site.

"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."

**Betman** · 12-22-05, 04:42 PM

This one for the coach

You may expect the Colts to play their best game of the year this coming sunday. It is humbling how tragedy can bring the best out of all of us.

As an example, does anybody remember the phenomenal performance of Brett Favre right after his father died ?

**begolf25** · 12-22-05, 04:43 PM

Don't know if this is legit or not but found it on another forum. Could explain some things if it was a suicide. I hope its fake but you never know these days...

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=41899442

**JoshW** · 12-22-05, 05:11 PM

Very sad

**goldengoat** · 12-22-05, 05:11 PM

ya if that is real it's not the best representation dungy would want of his son although really there is nothing terrible on there as it is somewhat typical of people of that age although the "**** the police" is maybe not the best quote to lead off your webpage

update the page is now
"This profile is undergoing routine maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience!"

I don't expect to see it again or at least as it was

**isetcap** · 12-22-05, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by begolf25

Don't know if this is legit or not but found it on another forum. Could explain some things if it was a suicide. I hope its fake but you never know these days...

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=41899442

This profile is undergoing routine maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Does BOStars run myspace?

**begolf25** · 12-22-05, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by goldengoat

ya if that is real it's not the best representation dungy would want of his son although really there is nothing terrible on there as it is somewhat typical of people of that age although the "**** the police" is maybe not the best quote to lead off your webpage

update the page is now
"This profile is undergoing routine maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience!"

I don't expect to see it again or at least as it was

Yeah, I bet they will remove that from their site based on what happned. One thing on there that shocked me was under the section of who his heros were he listed the DC snipers. thats crazy.

**goldengoat** · 12-22-05, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by begolf25

Yeah, I bet they will remove that from their site based on what happned. One thing on there that shocked me was under the section of who his heros were he listed the DC snipers. thats crazy.

i didn't see that bit about the dc snipers

that's pretty f'ed up

**pags11** · 12-23-05, 04:48 AM

really a sad deal...

**Pedro** · 12-23-05, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by begolf25

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=41899442

What was on there? Was that his blog?

Pedro

**rm18** · 12-23-05, 10:52 AM

yes, never saw it myself, can't be sure if it was legit though

**spanky** · 12-23-05, 10:58 AM

i pray the colts to go in there and scorch seahawks,talk about winning a game for a loved and respected man.