http://www.indystar.com/article/20090112/SPORTS03/90112023Today I woke up to find out that one of the most respected coaches of all time has retired. Tony Dungy was coach of the Indianapolis Colts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is arguably one of the best coaches of his time. His stats are undeniably amazing. He is the only coach to lead his team to the playoffs ten straight years and is the only African-American head coach to win the Super Bowl. His coaching statistics demand respect from his peers, however what he does off the field is what makes him the great man that he is. As a devoted Christian, he leads his team through peacefulness and kindness. He never trash talks and rarely raises his voice to another. His off the field struggles would normally destroy a man. A few years ago his teenage son committed suicide in the middle of the football season. Not only was it in the middle of the season, he was coaching the Colts to an amazing 10-0. Many men would’ve gone off the deep end but Tony Dungy is an amazing man. He kept it together and only took one week off. He preached about God and how he has a plan for everyone. He said that after playing football, he wants to do missionary work. This is a man who clearly has his morals in the right order. I am pleased to have been around while he coached in the NFL.
In the blogs I found, they reiterated some of what I said in my blog. They talked about how great of a coach he was and how he dealt with life’s struggles. Tony Dungy is a modest, honorable man and has the respect of everyone he comes in contact with. It is a shame to see him leave football, but I know that whatever he pursues next will make a positive impact in people’s lives.
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Wow I had no idea that Tony Dungy had so many hardships off of the field. I didn't know that his son had committed suicide in the middle of the season. I also did not know that he was a devout christian. I was aware of his outstanding coaching at both Tampa Bay and Indianapolis, but not of his more personal affairs. The world of professional football will miss him, and so will the Colts. I heard that he wants to go help under-privileged kids in Tampa.
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