Tony Dungy's Son Found Dead in Apartment (Colts Coach's Son)

ESPN Radio | 12-22-06 | ESPN

[auto power]

local radio station here is reporting that it was an "apparent" suicide....I don't know how they would know that but for the fact they have some "inside" information...

[Steelerfan]

Agreed. Thoughts and prayers.

[beyond the sea]

About ten years ago, the sister of a co-worker committed suicide about two weeks before Christmas, but before she did it, she bought and wrapped Christmas presents for her family, which they found when they discovered the body. In her depressed state, she could not understand that this gesture made things worse, not better.

"In her depressed state, she could not understand that this gesture made things worse, not better." --- no kidding Sherlock. But even mentioning that the girl who took her own life was not wise, alert, or considerate enough to not wrap the presents before her death is just less than intelligent by you. When she bought and prepared the presents she probably had no intent of killing herself.

I had a mother and a father take their own lives. No matter, your comment is just not too smart.

Without wishing to be too crass, I would say it's too bad "this gesture made things worse (for the family), not better." I'm surprised her family passed that little detail along to you. I think it was rather selfish of them, to be totally honest.

Now ................ do not bother replying. You're unawaited and unneeded reply will "just make things worse".

[beyond the sea]

be alert if there is anyone around you who may be prone to impulsive, destructive acts...we are our brothers' keeper.

Yes.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

A family's worst nightmare. That is very bad news.

[beyond the sea]

I would be amazed if he committed suicide. I just don't think he had the look.

I'm wondering just a little about the girl friend's actions that night. The articles seemed to mention that she returned to the apartment at around 1:30 a.m. and found him. I wonder where she had been and when she had been at the apartment most previously.

[beyond the sea]

it is a nomadic, high-stress life, and a lot of coaches begin to have serious health issues in their late 40s, early 50s

Very true.

[PresidentFelon]

Gunny,

The point I was trying to establish is that conclusions or even suggestions of impropriety, in the absence of any evidence supporting that position, appear cruel and borne of prejudice. Way too many people on this forum have demonstrated the ability to tarnish others without the benefit of any facts to substantiate their assertions. I know Tony Dungy so this is a little personal for me.

Freegards,

PresidentFelon

PS - Thank you, General, for your service to our country. My son joined the Army a couple months ago, although not yet out of high school. I hope he comes home safe and sound so he can be a Freeper some day

[Tall_Texan]

Wow. So horrible.

"The best of times and the worst of times".

[Quick Shot]

His Mother I had as a teacher in Jackson, Michigan where we both grew up. He was just finishing College at Minnesota then. She was one of the nicest people, and most respected in the school. The people that took her classes and this is just high school, stood out from the rest. Still remember her fondly.

She passed away during the turmoil leaving Tampa. He never said a word in the press. I respect him greatly. The only time I ever saw my father cry was two years ago this week when my sister passed away at 47 from the flew. His only comment was that your not suppose to bury your children.

God bless him and his family.

[beyond the sea]

"God bless him and his family." ----

yes

By the way, it makes sense that Tony's mother was a wonderful woman and teacher.

He's a wonderful man............... a product of his fine upbringing.

[Billthedrill]

Awful news. Prayers out for the family. Dungy is a truly class act and a man to be emulated.

[Frapster]

I thought from the beginning that it was too early to speculate on what killed the young man. The time of his discovery the location - all lend itself to a wide variety of possibilities including natural causes. The early reports had an LEO saying 'it appeared to be suicide'. It's entirely possible he was misquoted, he mispoke or who knows what.

[beyond the sea]

Without necessarily implying a causal connection with this tragedy, it is well-known that the life of a college or professional football coach places an enormous strain both on the health of the coaches and on their family lives. A couple of years ago, I was at a Seahawks game and was looking at the program, reading the bios of the various coaches - three years here, five years there, seven years there, two years there - it is a nomadic, high-stress life, and a lot of coaches begin to have serious health issues in their late 40s, early 50s, not to mention marital and family problems.

Along those lines, I just ran across this:

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Coach Dungy Considering Retirement

http://apps.footballguys.com/news/colts.shtml

Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy said Tuesday he is planning for a life that doesn't include professional football. Dungy, who turns 50 this year, said he likely will retire from coaching by the time he turns 55.

[beyond the sea]

The early reports had an LEO saying 'it appeared to be suicide'. It's entirely possible he was misquoted, he mispoke or who knows what.

I hope he was misquoted. This young man did not look like a person prone to depression........ but, you never know.

[GOPJ]

Living here in Indy this has reverberated through our office. It's amazing how much people here love Mr. Dungy - the sorrow here is genuine if not palpable. A testament to Coach Dungy's character.

I was in the car (Tampa Bay) when the news came over the radio - I pulled over and called home. Dungy has that effect. Those of us who have never met him still feel he's "family". My prayers go out to him and his loved ones....

[GLDNGUN]

And look for the Colts to come out firing on Sunday.

Nothing like this to focus a team.

This is a meaningless game for the Colts. The last thing they will feel like doing is playing a football game. If it was a very important game, sure, they could go out there and win one for Dungy. Winning this game, however, wouldn't do a thing for the team or Dungy.

[GLDNGUN]

No, Dungy will not be in Seattle for the game.

[HEY4QDEMS]

Sad news, to bad it takes something like this to make people realize just how unimportant football is.

[MikefromOhio]

which is EXACTLY why I am picking the Colts to win...

and I am not convinced Seattle as great as people are saying they are.