Posted on 02/05/2007 9:33:13 AM PST by Patriot28
Super Bowl XLI had been hyped as a major social milestone in U.S. history, since for the time, the head coaches of both teams were black.
But when the game was over and the Indianapolis Colts had defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17, the winning coach said Jesus Christ was more important than any racial moment.
During the nationally televised post-game show on CBS, coach Tony Dungy was asked specifically about the "social significance."
Jim Nantz of CBS Sports: This is one of those moments, Tony, where there is also social significance in this victory, and to have your hands on the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Tell me what this means to you right now.
Tony Dungy: I'll tell you what. I'm proud to be representing African-American coaches, to be the first African-American to win this. It means an awful lot to our country. But again, more than anything, I've said it before, Lovie Smith and I, not only the first two African-Americans, but Christian coaches showing that you can win doing it the Lord's way. And we're more proud of that.
The Associated Press reported Dungy's comments about God in stories it moved on its wire service, but the Bloomberg News Service only published the portion regarding African-Americans, and edited out the mention of Christian coaches.
Colts' owner Jim Irsay credited God with the victory as he held the sparkling Vince Lombardi trophy in his hands.
"Now there's an awful lot of shining glory, even more than last time up here," Irsay said. "But we're giving it all to God again because that's what got us here ... sticking together and believing that we could, and I know God has looked after us on this journey and bonded us into such a tight family."
Dungy has had a close relationship with Bears' head coach Lovie Smith since 1996, when Dungy hired Smith to coach linebackers for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
"My relationship, first, is with Jesus Christ, and he is the center of my life," said Smith when asked about his faith earlier this week. "I try to live a Christian life. I would like for players to know my faith based on what they see on a day-to-day basis."
CBS anchor James Brown, himself a strong believer in Jesus Christ, told the Baptist Press this year's Super Bowl could be a welcome change in a sport that hasn't had that many Christian players and announcers in the past.
"Personally, I'm gratified to see that change," Brown said. "I think their faith is a wonderful example to see and I think both men are sterling examples of what character coaches should be. That's what we should be promoting."
Yes...that's all I was saying. The source is WND.....I don't like when Libs change things to back up their worldview, and I don't like when our side does it.
That does it. I am now a Colts fan.
You are correct. Actually, I made a mistake in the original post. I should have omitted the "----"
See..again, interpretation...please show me where Dungy says he wants to be regarded as a CHRISTIAN coach instead of a Black coach. I don't see that. And furthermore, why does he have to have ANY label put upon him...he's a coach. Period.
"I bet Je$$e Jack$on was rolling over in his grave. Oh, sorry -- he's not dead yet."
LOL!!!
Darkwing...we meet again!
Tony Dungy says he is a Christian coach ALL the time. Make NO mistake about that. We here in Indy all are aware of this fact. He always makes sure that fact plays a very important role in his life. He has used his faith to inspire his team and its owner. He does not like to have color of skin an issue because it is irrelevant to his success.
I don't know what you think is being made to look ugly about his quote, but read the quote again. I've added emphasis to point out where he said what you said he didn't say.
But again, more than anything, I've said it before, Lovie Smith and I, not only the first two African-Americans, but Christian coaches showing that you can win doing it the Lord's way. And we're more proud of that.
Which lead to my very first post which was about the title of this article from WND as being disingenuous...nothing else.
Hildy's got a problem. Good grief!!
If you use those exact words, you are right. He did not say that. But if you have listened to Dungy, his color is not more important than his love for Christ. In his faith he doen't see color an important issue like the media does. He is just a great human being. Coach Dungy.
That might be....but that's not what he said. My point was the headline was disingenuous. I don't like the media interpreting for me, that's all.
That might be....but that's not what he said. My point was the headline was disingenuous. I don't like the media interpreting for me, that's all.
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