You were a great, great coach. (Yes.) NFL Fans Are Incredibly Annoyed With Tony Dungy During Chargers-Jaguars Game (TWEETS) 2 days agoby Howard Cosmell Facebook When it was announced that Al After his first season in Tampa, he would never again have a losing record, and only miss the playoffs once in his career. Less a bloodbath, more a slow trek to the graveyard. Ron DeSantis (R) at a signing event for HB 7065, a bill aimed at bolstering fatherhood. [79][80], Since retirement, Dungy has become an informal mentor to the formerly suspended NFL player Michael Vick, counseling him during his incarceration, serving as his advocate in trying to get a team to have him on the roster regardless of whatever distraction could arise from having him on the roster (the Philadelphia Eagles later signed Vick to the team).[81][82]. They usually give up lots of yards and force few punts, but make the other guys earn it with long grinding drives that tend to have more TO's and chances for more mistakes. (We've seen what he has done without Alex Gibbs.). He resigned, and I'm unaware of any evidence suggesting that the team requested or forced him to do so. Dungy could do more with the Colts in two seasons than he could with the Bucs in six years. [95][96] Dungy said that his other hopes for You Can Do It were that it would encourage parents to read to their kids and that kids would learn the lesson of pursuing whatever field they were talented in, even if it might not be the popular thing to do.[97]. Football Outsiders content published by ESPN. These coaches are exceptional because -- Belichick aside -- they were successful quickly, yet built on that success over 10-15 years with very few significant slumps. He was born in Jackson, Michigan. (I'll give UW athletics a pass since they're just confused kids, hoping they don't get drafted by the hometown franchises.) [24] He is an outspoken advocate for representation, social justice, and more coaching opportunities for African Americans in the NFL. On January 11, 2011, Dungy and wife Lauren released a new book entitled You Can Be a Friend. [46], Dungy's career has included several notable firsts. He installed his "Tampa 2" defense immediately and continued to retool the Colts' defense to his liking during his tenure. As long as Caldwell doesn't screw that up, a good portion of his job is already done. It will be interesting where Colts go from here. [31] After graduating from Parkside High School in 1973, Dungy played college football at the University of Minnesota, and was the Gophers' most valuable player at quarterback in 1975 and 1976. In reply to Re: Tony Dungy Retires by DZ (not verified), Dungy: 139-69-0 (.668), 9-10 playoffs, 6 division titles (1 Tampa, 5 Indy), 2 AFCCG appearances (1 win), 1 SB win Where do you think he might want to re-emerge in, say, a couple or three years time? Of course it's a large population center with a major airport. All with a pro bowl safety gone for 10 games and missing 14 combined games from the starting DBs. [75][76][77], On September 6, 2007, The Indianapolis Star reported that the Davie-Brown Index (DBI), an independent celebrity-rating service for advertisers, placed Dungy in the top 15 of the 900 actors, musicians, TV personalities, and sports celebrities it ranks for overall appeal, putting him on a level with actors such as Tom Hanks and Morgan Freeman. (dungy is also very good at gay bashing through his church activities, by the way.). I only occasionally confusedly refer to Denver as a "city." Doesn't Denver have an identifiable and walkable dense city center? Dungy has always listed his priorities as faith, family and football, and returned to coach in 2008 when the Colts opened the new Lucas Oil Stadium only after team owner Jim Irsay agreed to let Dungy use a private jet to commute home. Dungy was fired the prior season and replaced with Jon Gruden, because he could not quite get the team there. AG: Their defense is way better than Minnesota.Its So now he retires and I'm surrounded with this disgusting perception that this man did anything meaningful on the planet. Between Belichick in '91 and Dungy in '96, NFL teams also promoted Holmgren, Cowher, Coughlin, Fisher and Denny Green to their first head coaching stints, and Shanahan to his second (but first proper opportunity). Would Cowher be able to design an intimidating defense without Dick Lebeau? After a successful career coaching the Buccaneers and Colts, . His career coaching record is 148-79, including postseason, and he won a Super Bowl ring as a role-player on what may have been the greatest defense of all time. Tony Dungy got the call alongside Al Michaels for tonight's Jaguars-Chargers game, and the fans are not happy with him right now. Really it was Tom Moore who worked with Peyton and the offense that helped design a scheme to maximize his strengths. The Midwest is cold compared to the coasts. Anyone who sees him on TV likely thinks Dungy is a nice, affable guy whos had a fairly easy life. Schottenheimer doesn't have that. Dungy was hired head coachof the Indianapolis Coltsin January 2002. for me, after shanahan and cowher but before holmgren. But by that measure, there's only 6-8 true cities in the entire nation. 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How many games did the Colts win in 2012? That leaves the lack of fun outdoor activities (which you point out) and the cold. In terms of value, Dungy has helped create a top defense--how about a ratio of points allowed versus cap dollars spent on D? But don't expect multiple retirement press conferences for Peyton Manning, who called it a career Monday after 18 NFL seasons -- at least to hear confidant and former coach Tony Dungy. The Colts' season ended two weeks later with a shocking loss to eventual Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh. Lucks decision to retire at the age of 29 leaves a lot of time for a possible return to football. Couldn't you live near Chicago and commute? I don't think you start talking about HOF until a coach actually retires, not takes what he's publicly acknowledged is a two-year break. But much of his success also rests on Bill Pollian's extraordinary ability as a talent evaluator. Indianapolis Colts. On January 22, 2002, Dungy was hired as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, a team that at the time was very potent offensively, but very weak defensively. He installed his "Tampa 2" defense immediately and continued to retool the Colts' defense to his liking during his tenure. After his retirement, he started working as a coach. The above comment is a massive exaggeration, but I think the argument against Dungy does basically go along the lines of "he spent his entire career coaching astonishingly talented teams that he was not primarily responsible for assembling." The average NFL coach makes $3 million a year. A football coach. But the two-time Super Bowl winner said one coaching opportunity got him thinking about a return to the sideline. He earned the respect of players with his consistent approach, and he produced results, as well. Staley also had questions to answer after his team blew a 27-0 lead in Jacksonville. Such a role allows Michaels to still work the Olympics and one NFL postseason game if NBC needs him. Who would you choose to hire if you could hire Cowher, Dungy, Shanahan or Holmgren? [35] The couple have 11 children: three biological children and eight adopted children. Their story teaches children what it means to be a good friend. The negatives are well documented: never been to a Super Bowl, 5-13 playoff record. For Dungy, the decision was simple and it had nothing to do with taking over rebuilding teams or going through the NFL grind again. He went 85-27 in the regular season and 7-6 in the playoffs, including the victory over Chicago in Super Bowl XLI. If anybody wants to make a point of saying that the Bucs lost, while the Pats won, please try to remember that the Pats won on a last second field goal, the Bucs were playing on the Rams home field, and, last but not least, the Bucs didn't have Tom Brady at qb, or even Steve McNair, as the Titans did in the Super Bowl that year, but the legend known as Sean King. | Baptist Press", "Super Bowl-winning coach Dungy poised to become best-selling author", "Calm on display just days before the big game", "Dungy's memoir reaches 1,000,000 copies in print", "Newschannel 15 exclusive: Tony Dungy on his faith", "Dungy hopes 2nd book gives children a push", "Dungy goes from Super Bowl Sundays to bed time stories", "Tony Dungy to write 'Legacy Book' with Tyndale", "Dungy and wife hope to coach kids to read", "Tony Dungy's new book examines the 'SOUL' that goes into a winning team", "Brett Favre, Ken Stabler, Marvin Harrison among Hall's 2016 class", "Indianapolis Colts Dungy Honored (04-15-2008)", 2007 New England PatriotsNew York Giants game, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tony_Dungy&oldid=1134070813, African-American coaches of American football, African-American players of American football, Coaches of American football from Michigan, Leaders of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Minnesota Golden Gophers football coaches, Minnesota Golden Gophers football players, Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball players, National Football League defensive coordinators, Players of American football from Michigan, Articles with dead external links from July 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from September 2018, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Short description is different from Wikidata, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Dungy, Tony; Whitaker, Nathan (2011). I really don't think he's coming back anytime soon. The guy is a retired football coach. Cam Cameron, former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, highly recommended the book by buying 1,000 books to give away to football coaches at his preseason coaching clinic in July 2007 in South Florida,[58] and said: Dungy has worked under four head coaches: Eight of Dungy's assistant coaches became head coaches in the NFL or NCAA: Seven of Dungy's executives/former players became general managers in the NFL: In August 2007, President George W. Bush appointed Dungy a member of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. In his first season at Indianapolis, the Colts were shut out 410 by the New York Jets in a first-round playoff game, and the team lost postseason games to the New England Patriots in both 2003 (in the AFC championship game) and 2004 (in the second round of the playoffs). Dungy said he would be surprised if Luck steps back on the field in the future for In 1977, he was awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor, recognizing one student athlete from the graduating class of each Big Ten member school, for demonstrating joint athletic and academic excellence throughout their college career.[32]. Who was the head coach of the Colts in 2008? [94] The book tells the story of Dungy's younger brother Linden who struggles, then figures out his life dream and is encouraged by his family to follow that dream as a dentist. Use promo code, Joe Burrow and the All-Time Playoff Heroes, Dexter Lawrence: The Heart of the Giants Defense, Monday Wild-Card Liveblog: Cowboys at Buccaneers, Brady or Bust for Buccaneers Against Cowboys, 49ers, Bills Easily Pace Weighted DVOA Ratings, Bills vs. Bills; Bengals Survive; Giants Leap Forward, Sunday Wild-Card Liveblog: Bengals, Ravens Go for Round 3, Saturday Wild-Card Liveblog: Jaguars, Chargers Cap Night, Vikings Will Go as Far as Justin Jefferson Takes Them. The positives: 200 wins, made the playoffs 13 times, took 3 different franchises to the playoffs, only 2 losing seasons, accomplished all of this without ever having an elite QB, most of his playoff losses were close ones (and involved some notoriously bad luck). Recent and Trending topics from Football Outsiders. It's so tough to determine what coaches should be in the HOF. (not verified). Following the 2008 season, and after 31 seasons patrolling an NFL sideline, Dungy retired from coaching. Former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy decided to retire at age 53. Growing up in northern VA, I did take advantage of the museums a fair bit. John Stone is a sport enthusiast. After going undrafted, Dungy signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent and was converted to defensive back, going on to play three seasons in the NFL. What's success? dungy was a very good coach but he was no bill parcells. Dungy announced his retirement as coach of the Indianapolis Colts on January 12, 2009 following the Colts loss in the playoffs. The comment drew criticism from some who viewed it as homophobic. Shanny and Cowher both coached a couple more years than Dungy and were a little less consistent. Where's my security? [23] Dungy was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. But the results are in; he's a hall-of-fame coach. Following a 511 season in 1988, Steelers owner Dan Rooney forced head coach Chuck Noll to make changes to his coaching staff, which included demoting Dungy back to defensive backs coach. "He's going to do a great job.". [85] Tyndale House Publishers said it was the first NFL-related book ever ranked No. No moment in the game better portrayed Brady as a player ready for retirement than the Buccaneers second-and-goal play from the Dallas 5-yard line on the second play of the That's just ludicrous to think about. While the Cover 2 defense was not a new concept, Dungy contributed to its greater use by systemizing it into an every-down defense. How old was Tony Dungy when he started coaching? Why are Al Michaels and Tony Dungy calling Jaguars vs. Chargers? That's a lot of coaching talent discovered in just six years. He is also the first minority head coach of any major American sports team based in Florida. This was the largest comeback in conference title-game history. In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by MJK. Tony Dungy. Among them, Dungy is the first NFL head coach to defeat all 32 NFL teams. Dungy retired in January 2009, just days after the Colts AFC wild-card round loss to Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers. They felt that Dungy wasn't doing it enough up until he was fired. I bet his last 6 years in Indy would be consistently top-10 in that measure. 29 Mai In reply to Re: Tony Dungy Retires by brett ratliff (not verified). However, it should be noted that just months before his firing, Dungy told reporters that he planned to remain with the team through the 2002 season. Dungy ends his Indy tenure with an absolutely ridiculous 92-33 record (inc. postseason). On January 21, 2007, after trailing 213, the Colts defeated the New England Patriots to become AFC champions and advanced to Super Bowl XLI. 20 - Tony Dungy (1:24) Peyton Manning, Mike Tomlin, Lovie Smith, Herm Edwards and Doug Williams discuss why Tony Dungy is one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. [47] He was also the youngest assistant coach at age 25[47] and the youngest coordinator at age 28 in NFL history. retirement plan explained, including how contributing to a In 2001, he threw 23. Dungy is a sports analyst, who formerly played safety for the NFL and [37], The following season, the Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII, their first appearance in the championship game. [63], Dungy is an evangelical Christian, and at one point in his coaching career considered leaving football for the prison ministry. Not sure what that says, but it is interesting, to be sure. I'd take Dungy over every contemporary coach not named Belichick. I'm a little unclear as to the personnel structure in Pittsburgh during Cowher's tenure, but Shanahan ran the whole show in Denver, and for all the criticism of his GM skills, he made some excellent trades and free agent moves (Bailey, Lynch) and his 2006 draft class is arguably the best by any franchise this decade. No moment in the game better portrayed Brady as a player ready for retirement than the Buccaneers second-and-goal play from the Dallas 5-yard line on the second play of the second quarter. What's occurring is the gradual burn-out of the extraordinary generation of coaches who got their first HC jobs in the early 90s. [2][3][4], Dungy began his head coaching tenure in 1996 with the Buccaneers, a franchise regarded as the league's worst, and was successfully able to turn the team's image. FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer breaks the news that Colts head coach Tony Dungy has been saying good-bye to staff and players in the Colts' facility, informing everyone that the transition should be smooth under new head coach Jim Caldwell. No, 3 of the 4 games were based on tough D and consistent O with a few flashes. I do go out to dinner at nice restaurants and catch occasional Nuggets/Rockies games, but overall my life in Denver isn't much culturally richer than my life was in West Lafayette, Indiana. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In reply to Re: Tony Dungy Retires by Balaji (not verified). "He is ready, he's more than ready," Dungy said. The personnel and techniques that Dungy used in this defense were very specific, and as a result, his style of defense earned the moniker of the "Tampa 2" around the NFL. [47], He began a mentoring program for young people called Mentors for Life, and provided Buccaneers' tickets for the participants. Gibbs and Parcells both retired rather than were fired. Give the man some credit. On $3 million a year, every city in America has a low cost of living and good schools. Ridiculous thought. Perhaps he was blessed with talented teams. Dungy is a sports analyst, who formerly played safety for the NFL and was a head coach for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. He'll be joined by Dungy, who has served as a studio analyst for NBC since he retired from coaching. But, his teams were also eliminated from the playoffs four times without winning a game, including the past two seasons after winning the Super Bowl -- prompting some to speculate that Dungy's indecision may have hurt the Colts' focus. Why did Tony Dungy stop playing? I don't know. I don't know that you can consider Dungy, Cowher, or Holmgren victims of a bloodbatch as they all voluntarily said goodbye, and Dungy and Holmgren had both given more than a year's notice that there was a distinct possibility of this and designated coaches-in-waiting. 2022. If this guy was stuck in Detroit or Cleveland he doesn't seem so wonderful most people wouldn't even know who he is. How many black coaches have been fired from the NFL? [71][72] Dungy has also expressed opposition to same-sex marriage. Dungy installed his version of the Cover 2 defense with defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin with a few new wrinkles. He continues to assist Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Club in Indianapolis. Doesn't just about every major concert tour stop in the Denver area? I'm inclined to think he eventually gets in, but it will be a tough fight. The term "Tampa 2" came into being because of Dungy's specific implementation, and how many of his former assistant coaches have spread that philosophy around the league? [42], During his early tenure in Indianapolis, Dungy struggled to fix the Colts' defense and had mixed results in the postseason. Dungy signed a three-year contract extension in October 2005[43] for US$5 million per year. He spent three seasons with the Bears before being traded to the Indianapolis Colts for a third-round pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The one time Dungy considered returning to coaching Dungy has been at NBC for more years than he spent as an NFL head coach. But after a year he was asked to join the NFL as a head coach. In reply to Re: Tony Dungy Retires by Dan, I am so glad Dungy is retiring. Just to be clear, I absolutely think Dungy is a first ballot Hall of Famer. So, he started coaching at the age of 27 and just over five years ago. After leaving the Bucs, Dungy said he believed his time there was not up to par and that he needed to take a different approach at coaching. During the 1994 season alone, 26 people were killed on the field with no one charged with criminal negligence. "I just have to thank everyone.". He's the only coach in NFL history to produce six straight 12-win seasons and 10 consecutive playoff appearances. "Guys who produce and play well will be welcome in the league." Dungy had three title game appearances (you forgot one in Tampa). 29. why did tony dungy retire from playing. Canton loses relevance if Dungy doesn't find a place in there. Totally illogical. [86] When asked why he wrote Quiet Strength, Dungy said, Dungy said he had actually gotten "more satisfaction" from the success of Quiet Strength than the Super Bowl win. What more does one want for a Canton place? Running backs Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott form one of the best rushing duos in the league. It's a done deal. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy announced his retirement Monday, bringing to an end a coaching career that saw him win 148 games and a Super Bowl. Recently retired Colts coach Tony Dungy is using his platform to speak with non-profit organizations and ministries. Dungy was hired head coach of the Indianapolis Colts in January 2002. With you on COL, crime, and school systems. In 1980 he worked at the University of Minnesota as a coach. [64], On February 27, 2008, Indiana Wesleyan University honored Dungy in a ceremony where he was inducted into IWU's Society of World Changers. He was born in Jackson, Michigan. why did tony dungy retire from playingfrankie ryan city on a hill dead. But Bill Polian going, or maybe even his son Chris, would be a HUGE blow. Billick - Baltimore (Yes.) 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Home. Among sports figures, he ranks second to Hank Aaron. [42], On defense, Dungy used a stifling "Cover 2"-style zone defense, which usually was based around a formation of four linemen, three linebackers, and four defensive backs. FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer breaks the news that Colts head coach Tony Dungy has been saying good-bye to staff and players in the Colts' facility, informing everyone that the All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. I can't say I'm sorry we don't have mountains and open water right here, particularly at this time of year. pro coaches have no life outside of football. There's a big power vaccuum at the top, and you've already seen the Mike Smiths, Tony Sparanos, and Tom Coughlins of the world step up to fill that void. Tony Dungy Announces Retirement. In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by doktarr, *Person who has spent most of his life in northern Minnesota laughs at the thought of Indianapolis being considered cold*. Dungy joined the Steelers as an assistant coach in 1981, at the age of 25, making him the NFL's youngest assistant coach at the time. In a 2013 interview with the Indianapolis Star, Dungy explained his family and his devotion to religion was enough to satisfy him in his departure from football. 1 on the hardcover nonfiction section of the New York Times Best Seller list on August 5, 2007[84] and again on September 9, 2007. I don't think you can really credit him with Tom Moore and Peyton Manning's offense. This guy had Monte Kiffin build him an incredible defense here in Tampa.. and Dungy reaped the benefits. Don't forget Polian running the personnel department. Do you? During his seven-year career as the Indianapolis Colts' head coach, he became the first African-American coach to win a Super Bowl (2007). Following in the foot steps of Bill Cowher, Tony Dungy is planning to decide on his future as Colts Head Coach after this season. No reason was given for either claim. Agreed on Indianapolis being relatively mild, but the emphasis is on "relatively". Now it's happening again with Frazier. sergio--that's sort of ridiculous. [11][12][13] [14][15][16][17][18][19] His greatest success occurred with the Colts' Super Bowl-winning season in 2006, the franchise's first in over three decades and the first since relocating to Indianapolis. In a The first thing Dungy told him was that he absolutely had to do a better job protecting the ball. He loves to play and watch sports. "Simply put, a team that has SOUL can and will accomplish far more than one that doesnt. Dungy writes. The "Cover 2" defense Dungy used involved his linemen rushing the passer, the cornerbacks covering the passing flat area, the linebackers covering the middle of the field, and the safeties providing deep coverage on each half of their respective zones. [65][66] Their oldest son died by suicide at age 18, outside of Tampa in 2005. The report went on to say that another source claimed that Dungy had quit. Then he goes to Indianapolis and rides Peyton Manning's coat tails to a championship -- finally! 66 comments, Last at 15 Jan 2009, 12:46pm. In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by Love is like a (not verified). Also, let it be noted that before Belichik turned in his rightly recognized brilliant performance against the Greatest Show on Turf in the Super Bowl, Dungy did the same against the same team, two years previously, in the conference title game. [5][6][7][8] He was fired after the 2001 playoffs due to frequent postseason struggles, but is credited with constructing the team that won Super Bowl XXXVII the following year. Only two of the last fourteen Superbowls (2000 and 2002) have not featured one or other of them. In reply to Re: Tony Dungy Retires by Mr Shush. [102] The book debuted at number seven[103] and stayed on the top 10 for 1 week on the children's picture books section of The New York Times best seller list. He also supported other charitable programs in the area such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, the Prison Crusade Ministry, foster parenting organizations, and Family First. Following the 2008 season, and after 31 seasons patrolling an NFL sideline, Dungy retired from coaching. I don't know - you would have to live in Indianapolis. Dungy was hired head coachof the Indianapolis Coltsin January 2002. 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