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LUTZ, Fla. — James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis "I liked James a lot.". "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 Colts' training facility in Indianapolis.
"This and sons Eric and Jordan. 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, the sheriff's office said. When Dungy's girlfriend found him, he wasn't breathing, Carter said. "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.
to break the news. "I talked about it with my wife, and we went through the grieving process and now we're starting with the healing process.". "He was here all the time, hanging out in the locker room and with the players on the field," fullback Mike Alstott said.
He said the death surprised and saddened In a news release on its Web site, the
You know Tony, how he raised a family," Edwards said from Jets training camp in Hempstead, N.Y. "A tragedy. The mood was somber Thursday at the Buccaneers' practice An emotional Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, in his first speaking engagement since his son's funeral, headlined the 19th annual Athletes in Action Super Bowl breakfast Feb. 4 at the Super Bowl XL headquarters hotel in Detroit. Owner Jim Irsay and Polian met with team officials and players Quandt, the school's principal, said Dungy was a personable student who never flaunted his father's position.
Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy's son dies of an apparent suicide, **FILE**James Dungy, left, the son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, shares a laugh with kicker Mike Vanderjagt, right, at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Oct. 3, 2004.
Tony Dungy took the team plane from Indianapolis to Tampa, Fla.,
Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's son.".
His father had not indicated when he might rejoin the Colts. Jessica James, 18, who described herself
… Players feel close to him as well as his family.". Living well is really the best revenge as Dungy only became more intolerant following the suicide. Colts coach Tony Dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early
Dungy surprised most everyone by leading the team's practice Thursday and announcing he would be on the sideline on Sunday when his Colts (13-2) host the Arizona Cardinals (5-10) in the regular season finale.
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The 18-year-old’s death hit Dungy hard. New York Jets coach Herman Edwards, one of Dungy's closest friends, called James a "very, very good kid.
Dungy was preparing his Colts for a playoff run in Indianapolis when he received word of his son's death. James and his younger brother, Eric, sometimes watched Colts games from the sidelines, but they had to earn it by doing well in school.
He was later pronounced dead at University Community Hospital. Tony and I first came together in 1992 and I got to see the boy grow up. "He's unbelievable. Indianapolis lost its first game Sunday against the visiting San Diego Chargers, ending what had been a perfect season. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy returns to his team a week after his oldest son died of an apparent suicide, Coach Dungy returns to Colts after son's death, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. "It's been a tough couple of days and it's been tough being away," he said. "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.".
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. quarterback Peyton Manning said. With a heavy heart, Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy returned to his team Thursday, a week after his oldest son's death of an apparent suicide. "Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death appears to be a suicide," Carter said. The mood was also somber at the Buccaneers' practice facility Thursday, which is next to the airport where the Colts' plane that brought Tony Dungy to Florida was parked for a time. "The whole family is good people.
"I don't think there's anyone here that would wish to play a Polls close at 7 p.m., though anyone in line will still be able to vote, and the first numbers should be released starting at 8 p.m. BBC says Scottish actor Sean Connery, who played James Bond in seven movies, has died at the age of 90. certainly hits home. where he had coached the Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001.
First published on December 22, 2005 / 11:08 AM. "There's no words to describe it. The Dungys have four other children: daughters Tiara and Jade see the plane from the practice field. Unless you asked him, you'd never know he was Tony Dungy's
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. Dungy's 18-year-old son James was found unresponsive in his Tampa-area apartment Dec. 22. "Based on evidence at the scene, indications are that this death tremendous faith, and that's what will carry Tony through," said A
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