"I wish they'd give a clue as to what evidence makes them think this is a suicide."
I'm guessing there was probably a note, since there were other people in the house with him. There must be something compelling to rule out accident or foul play, and I suppose it is clear he did not die of natural causes.
This really makes me very sad. I really love Tony Dungy, he reminds me so much of my own dad. In fact, I root for whatever team he coaches, because I always pick my football teams based on the coach. From all reports he is just as fine a man as I've always thought he was. This is such a tragedy for the family.
We had a completely unexpected suicide in our family some years ago, not this close to Christmas, but in December. We knew my sis-in-law had some serious mental problems, but there was never any sign she'd harm herself. It was a complete shock, and also gave one a sense of failure. Then later there was anger at her. It is still very sad, and so sad she had missed so much happiness in the family.
I just am reeling that this has happened to this fine man and his family. But you know, my in-laws are a pretty nice family too. There is no escaping mental illness, it is really the worst thing, I think.
The local Florida news reported he got in a fight with his girlfriend and she left and when she came back he was hanging by his own belt !