CaptainHook Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy rejoined his team Thursday, a week after his oldest son's death of an apparent suicide. Dungy is expected to be on the sideline Sunday when the Colts (13-2) host Arizona in the regular-season finale. He met briefly with players and coaches Thursday and thanked them for their support since his 18-year-old son, James, was found unresponsive in his Tampa-area apartment Dec. 22. He was pronounced dead at University Community Hospital. Dungy took the team plane from Indianapolis to Tampa, Fla., where he had coached the Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. James Dungy's funeral was Tuesday, but his father had not said when he would return to the Colts. "It was good to see him back," said Colts offensive guard/tackle Jake Scott. "I think it's probably good for him. It's kind of back to normal, having him here out there to run the scout teams, organizing practice and the walkthroughs." Dungy was scheduled to direct Thursday afternoon's practice. Assistant head coach Jim Caldwell had filled in for Dungy and coached the team during last Saturday's loss at Seattle. link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'm glad he is back. He was impressive when interviewed after the funeral. He makes a great leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Speaking from recent experience, the best thing to do to cope is to get back to doing what you normally do. Dungy has shown himself to be a very classy man, and other than when they are playing the Steelers, I am rooting for the Colts this playoff season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 Speaking from recent experience, the best thing to do to cope is to get back to doing what you normally do. Dungy has shown himself to be a very classy man, and other than when they are playing the Steelers, I am rooting for the Colts this playoff season. 1241568[/snapback] Swerski ought to give you hell for rooting for two teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Speaking from recent experience, the best thing to do to cope is to get back to doing what you normally do. 1241568[/snapback] That and surrounding yourself with friends, family, and support. I can't think of a better NFL organization to do just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Swerski ought to give you hell for rooting for two teams. 1241827[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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