Son of Colts' Coach Tony Dungy Found Dead [Archive]

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12-22-2005, 12:20 PM

Wow! What a change of events in Tony's life! I feel bad for him. Such an awesome year, ending with such a tragedy.

Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:24 AM EST
The Associated Press

LUTZ, Fla. (AP) — The 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy was found dead in his apartment Thursday morning, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

James A. Dungy's girlfriend called the sheriff's office at 1:32 a.m. after finding him in the apartment, said Vida Morgan, a secretary in the sheriff's public information office. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death won't announced pending an autopsy, Morgan said.

Lutz is in the Tampa Bay area, where Tony Dungy previously was coach of the Buccaneers.

Kyuu

12-22-2005, 12:25 PM

Hmm, the worst nightmare of any parent -- regardless of who you are.

poopchow

12-22-2005, 02:01 PM

Oh God, that has to be to painful to imagine. Its hard to lose a loved one especially so young and i can only hope he can work through this and hopefully the colts will respond.

Ghost`

12-22-2005, 02:15 PM

yea i heard about it on espn this morning , i feel bad for him.

PotIsYourFriend

12-22-2005, 05:35 PM

Man that sucks.. Seems like a really nice guy.... Hope that's not his only son.......

Wu-tang

12-22-2005, 05:40 PM

I remember them saying that was his oldest son. So I think he has more. It's really sad though. I was watching the press confrence thing morning. Hopefully this won't mess up their season.

NYG 5

12-22-2005, 07:21 PM

what a way to ruin a season. jeez

sinner78

12-22-2005, 07:58 PM

Man that sucks.. Seems like a really nice guy.... Hope that's not his only son.......

dungy has got 4 more kids.
two sons and two daughters.

wsuwarrior

12-22-2005, 08:02 PM

i just saw on ESPN that it looks like he committed suicide

navid

12-22-2005, 08:03 PM

thats really sad.
too bad for dungy, my condolences.

atreyu_2020

12-22-2005, 08:30 PM

This is a terrible tragedy, my condolences to the Dungy family.

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12-22-2005, 08:34 PM

CheeseMonkeys

12-22-2005, 09:15 PM

Although i don't really like the Colts i feel horrible about his son. Hope he will be ok. It sucks losing somebody so close...

NYG 5

12-22-2005, 10:45 PM

Tony Dungy is such a nice guy too. this is gay, it shoulda happened to some dick like parcells.

wsuwarrior

12-22-2005, 10:55 PM

or mike tice, or jack del rio

Wu-tang

12-22-2005, 11:29 PM

He just lost his son, and you're worried about their season? :rolleyes:

So? I'm a jackass because I hope they can keep going on with their best season of their careers? We're all sad that his son died. And now because I hope they can keep moving on with their best season of their careers, I'm a douche? Don't act like you never once thought about their season. We know what Tony's priorities are now, and what they have been. (his family, his god, then football) Fuck you man. You're always bitching to me.

Anyways, this was a pretty tragic year in Football. Parcell's brother died, I know Bellichick lost someone too. I think it was either his brother or his father... The Giants lost Wellington Mara and Robert Patrick Tisch. The Saints lost their stadium and whole town. And now this.

But if this was a suicide, I wonder why he would do it. I don't know anything about his personal life, but you'd think he'd be real happy. Especially since Dungy's really close to his family. I remember hearing on ESPN one day that Tony threatened to forfeit a game because teh Ref's tried to make his son leave the sidelines.

atreyu_2020

12-22-2005, 11:32 PM

beardo

12-23-2005, 01:20 AM

i heqrd on the news taht it it was possible he took his own life...weird

PotIsYourFriend

12-23-2005, 07:13 PM

Rich kids kill themselves more than poor kids.. Poor kids are used to it being ruff and Georgy goes into depression if he can't get his '05 Porsche

CheeseMonkeys

12-23-2005, 07:55 PM

I think he killed himself with a bottle of pills...:confused:

JMac453

12-23-2005, 08:17 PM

I think he killed himself with a bottle of pills...:confused:

Probably since they said there was no foul play...this sucks though...he was probably one of those kids who seemed so happy on the outside but was really depressed on the inside and just couldnt take it anymore. Maybe b/c his dad wasn't ever around or something like that, and he didn't think he loved him or something...

And whoever said that he might quit coaching, I would agree with that...maybe just for a year, but spending time with his family is probably more important than anything right now (and if it's not, it should be)

NYG 5

12-23-2005, 09:14 PM

[QUOTE=J Maybe b/c his dad wasn't ever around or something like that, and he didn't think he loved him or something...
)[/QUOTE]

tony has this huge foundation that tells people that u should always make time for your kids. i dont think that was the problem.

CheeseMonkeys

12-23-2005, 10:08 PM

atreyu_2020

12-23-2005, 10:23 PM

Nick is cool

12-23-2005, 10:32 PM

But if this was a suicide, I wonder why he would do it. I don't know anything about his personal life, but you'd think he'd be real happy. Especially since Dungy's really close to his family. I remember hearing on ESPN one day that Tony threatened to forfeit a game because teh Ref's tried to make his son leave the sidelines.

I was watching espn and they said something about him overdosing before and that he might have done it again. I wasnt paying much attention but i heard that he overdosed before if that helps.

mathue

12-23-2005, 11:23 PM

He has two daughters? I'd stick it in 'em both hell i fuck anything that moves including my attics doorknob

Wu-tang

12-23-2005, 11:24 PM

tony has this huge foundation that tells people that u should always make time for your kids. i dont think that was the problem.

Yeah, Tony's kids were at his games a lot.

Rich kids kill themselves more than poor kids.. Poor kids are used to it being ruff and Georgy goes into depression if he can't get his '05 Porsche

That's totally inappropriate.

JX252

12-23-2005, 11:25 PM

If I were him i would skip this up coming game and get over it after that. I wouldn't feel as sad because I figure he is going to a better place. Call me crazy but I have strong beliefs for the after life.

I don't think you can just "get over it after that". It's his son, and it's not like it's a lost game where you can just practice again next week and go out hoping to play better. It's going to take some time for Dungy to get over it, but I think he'll return to coaching. He owes it to his players to return and finish what they started together, but I don't think his players are going to judge him if he doesn't show up for the remainder of this season.

Wu-tang

12-23-2005, 11:29 PM

He has two daughters? I'd stick it in 'em both hell i fuck anything that moves including my attics doorknob

You're a faggot. Seriously, the sports section isn't for faggots like you. Not only do you not know a damn thing about football, but you're a douche.

Muzz

12-24-2005, 12:30 AM

I remember them saying that was his oldest son. So I think he has more. It's really sad though. I was watching the press confrence thing morning. Hopefully this won't mess up their season.

Think their season is last thing he has to worry about right now. Peyton knows the offense well enough to make the right calls when theyre needed. I wont be surprised if he isnt present for the Seattle game.

I hear he is in Tampa with his family and not with the Colts at the moment.

Muzz

12-24-2005, 12:31 AM

So? I'm a jackass because I hope they can keep going on with their best season of their careers? We're all sad that his son died. And now because I hope they can keep moving on with their best season of their careers, I'm a douche? Don't act like you never once thought about their season. We know what Tony's priorities are now, and what they have been. (his family, his god, then football) Fuck you man. You're always bitching to me.

Anyways, this was a pretty tragic year in Football. Parcell's brother died, I know Bellichick lost someone too. I think it was either his brother or his father... The Giants lost Wellington Mara and Robert Patrick Tisch. The Saints lost their stadium and whole town. And now this.

But if this was a suicide, I wonder why he would do it. I don't know anything about his personal life, but you'd think he'd be real happy. Especially since Dungy's really close to his family. I remember hearing on ESPN one day that Tony threatened to forfeit a game because teh Ref's tried to make his son leave the sidelines.

Trent Green lost his father

atreyu_2020

12-24-2005, 01:29 AM

Trent Green lost his father

Belichicks old man died too didnt he?

Wu-tang

12-24-2005, 02:31 AM

Yeah, and Parcells lost his brother. The Giants lost both of their owners too. It's been a pretty tragic year if you really look at it.

dghodsi

12-25-2005, 01:40 AM

wow, commited suicide right after colts lose their first game, ending hopes for a perfect season...dont mean to be a dick by pointing that out but i just cant help wonder if that's a coincidence.

Mushy2008

12-30-2005, 03:24 PM

Dude Im ashamed to hear what some of what you guys are saying.

Btw Dungy Also lost his father in the past couple months I can't remember when.

This was a terrible Tradgedy But dungy will Get over it and he will be coaching on Sunday against the Cardinals In our Home Finale ( I will be there BTW)

GO COLTS!

Oha and BTW

"Quote from Cheesemonkey" "Although i don't really like the Colts"

BTw Feelings Mutual

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12-30-2005, 08:30 PM

I can't believe he's already back, it's only been a week. I guess you can't put your life on hold, but it's only been a week, which makes you think if Tony really was in his life.

JX252

12-30-2005, 09:22 PM

Eh, I wouldn't go that far. Dungy's always been known for being a role model and a good father figure. True, his son had a different side that Tony probably didn't know about, but a lot of parents can be out of the loop with their kdis. I think coming back is the right decision for him. It'll give him a chance to focus on the playoffs, and temporarily distract him from thinking about his son. I know it won't be able to take away the pain or anything, but it should do him some good.