Tony Dungy's son found dead

Greyroofoo · 12-22-2005, 09:02 AM

Just saw it on CNN

No details yet

miami_fan · 12-22-2005, 09:05 AM

Damn Damn Damn. I just got a chance to meet Tony and James(his son) when I went over to Jacksonville for the game. This is really sad news.

RIP James

stevew · 12-22-2005, 09:17 AM

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's department is confirming the death of 18-year-old James Dungy. Dungy, the son of former Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in his North Tampa apartment by his girlfriend early this morning. A death investigation is going on now. At this time, it appears suicide is the cause of death.

The sheriff's office reports an emergency call came in at 1:30 a.m. from Dungy's apartment at Campus Lodge Apartments near USF. Paramedics responded, finding Dungy not breathing. They attempted CPR on Dungy, then transported him to UCH hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Tony Dungy was flying in to Tampa Thursday morning.

GreenMonster · 12-22-2005, 09:24 AM

Awful news, Dungy is a great NFL mind, and even a better person.

Kodos · 12-22-2005, 09:27 AM

There's been a lot of bad news this week.

George · 12-22-2005, 09:28 AM

Terrible news.

scooper · 12-22-2005, 09:29 AM

That's awful. My prayers go out to the Dungy family. By all accounts, he's one of the good guys.

biological warrior · 12-22-2005, 09:31 AM

Very sad to hear.

sachmo71 · 12-22-2005, 09:44 AM

Makes the playoffs seem pretty insignificant.

WSUCougar · 12-22-2005, 09:54 AM

Man, that is tragic news.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-22-2005, 10:01 AM

Horrible news.

pennywisesb · 12-22-2005, 10:03 AM

RIP James and my prayers will be going out to the entire Dungy family.

st.cronin · 12-22-2005, 10:42 AM

Horrible, horrible news.

SFL Cat · 12-22-2005, 11:00 AM

Wow...just wow.

Dutch · 12-22-2005, 12:49 PM

Unbelievably sad...

Senator · 12-22-2005, 01:16 PM

WHY???

biological warrior · 12-22-2005, 01:18 PM

So young too.....this has to be one of the saddest things in life for a father to outlive his son.

Raiders Army · 12-22-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by biological warrior

So young too.....this has to be one of the saddest things in life for a father to outlive his son.

Very true statement. My heart goes out to him. Was this the son that was always on the sidelines? I remember seeing a special about Tony Dungy and he mentioned how his son came with him to every game.

Karlifornia · 12-22-2005, 02:04 PM

Damn, that's brutal. It definitely renders football insignificant.

Antmeister · 12-22-2005, 02:10 PM

Damn........

JonInMiddleGA · 12-22-2005, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Very true statement. My heart goes out to him. Was this the son that was always on the sidelines? I remember seeing a special about Tony Dungy and he mentioned how his son came with him to every game.

One of the articles about this somewhere (ESPN maybe?) mentions that this son and another were sideline guests from time to time. This one was 6'7" (and often mistaken for a Colt players according to the same article) if that helps you ID him any.

Raiders Army · 12-22-2005, 02:32 PM

Saw the pic of him on espn.com. I thought he was younger, but then again it was a while ago. Regardless, Tony Dungy has always come across classy and I will keep him in my thoughts.

vtbub · 12-22-2005, 03:32 PM

Just horrible.

Emiliano · 12-22-2005, 06:39 PM

Damn. Horrible, horrible news.

Lorena · 12-22-2005, 07:27 PM

OMG, that's terrible!! May you rest in peace James

Joe · 12-22-2005, 07:30 PM

earlier I heard that it was a suicide (I believe it was fox reporting), any confirmation of that?

Easy Mac · 12-22-2005, 07:35 PM

pretty sure its confirmed. Feel bad for Dungy and his family, but won't give any more of my opinion on the subject if its true so I don't piss anyone else off.

Mike1409 · 12-22-2005, 08:04 PM

Sad news

Yes, when Dungy was coach for the Bucs, he was the one who went out to pick up the tees after the kickoff and then later held his headset wire.

Young Drachma · 12-22-2005, 08:04 PM

Thats so sad.

tucker rocky · 12-22-2005, 08:40 PM

Sad, sad news

Joe · 12-24-2005, 09:42 PM

here's a copy of his myspace page:

http://www.freewebs.com/theddesign/dungy6.htm

Ryan S · 12-24-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by George W Bush

here's a copy of his myspace page:

http://www.freewebs.com/theddesign/dungy6.htm

That site gives me a headache.

Pumpy Tudors · 12-24-2005, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George W Bush

here's a copy of his myspace page:

http://www.freewebs.com/theddesign/dungy6.htm

That page is a fucking joke, right?

Joe · 12-24-2005, 10:00 PM

no joke, same thing that was on myspace.com before they took it down

Dutch · 12-24-2005, 10:25 PM

A strange web-site but I'd never get a clue that he would be willing to kill himself. Makes me think the kid probably OD'ed.....or wigged out and killed himself. Stupid.

GreenMonster · 12-24-2005, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

A strange web-site but I'd never get a clue that he would be willing to kill himself. Makes me think the kid probably OD'ed.....or wigged out and killed himself. Stupid.

Very caring comment, I hope your kids are fine..

Dutch · 12-24-2005, 11:23 PM

I think you have misinterpreted my position. I am very saddened by any needless loss of life.

Using the web-site as a reference, I simply pointed out that it showed no clues of him being unhappy. And if he OD'ed or was high on drugs when he committed his act, it would be stupid.

Obviously, the web-site isn't enough evidence to prove he was happy, and neither is one post by me enough evidence for you to say something about my kids.

GreenMonster · 12-24-2005, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch

I think you have misinterpreted my position. I am very saddened by any needless loss of life.

Using the web-site as a reference, I simply pointed out that it showed no clues of him being unhappy. And if he OD'ed or was high on drugs when he committed his act, it would be stupid.

Obviously, the web-site isn't enough evidence to prove he was happy, and neither is one post by me enough evidence for you to say something about my kids.

If he didn't OD or wasn't high is the same act stupid..

Dutch · 12-24-2005, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

If he didn't OD or wasn't high is the same act stupid..

I intended the stupid to be a part of the presence of drugs. Somebody who wants to commit suicide can get help if they are sober. They have the ability to think and *may* reach out for help.

However, there are usually signs that we can all look for and we should act upon. A few of his friends on the website mention they haven't seen him in a while. If you are close, you should check up on your buddies. That looks like the first clue right there.

Obviously the web-site isn't real-life. In real life, people shoudl probably be able to recognize if somebody is feeling down or hurt, ESPECIALLY at this time of year. I believe statistics show that suicides are well above average in December than any other time.

Do I think it's stupid if he committed sucide while sober? Well.....yes. But I do think the alternatives are very difficult for someone in that situation to see - and if he was high, his chances of recognizing that (alternatives to suicide) were exponentially lower and a very bad choice given his apparent situation.

GreenMonster · 12-24-2005, 11:41 PM

Dutch, I think stupid may be the wrong word to discribe this. Do I think it's stupid if he committed suicide while sober.. No its not stupid its sad. If he was high or not, he needed help he didn't get in time. I understand some of your points, although I believe using the word stupid to deal with suicide is a little harsh.

Dutch · 12-25-2005, 12:47 AM

It wasn't the best choice of words I could have used. There are many words that describe it. Sad is the first, obviously.

MizzouRah · 12-25-2005, 08:14 AM

What a freaky website. Sad.

biological warrior · 12-25-2005, 12:36 PM

That was one weird site. seemed to show some inner trouble or something on the inside.
Are there any updates on his suicide ie: how/why?

Buccaneer · 12-27-2005, 06:55 PM

Has it been confirmed whether that awful site was real or a cruel hoax?

tanglewood · 12-27-2005, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Has it been confirmed whether that awful site was real or a cruel hoax?

Real site. I was on it on the official Myspace thing before it was taken down.

Pumpy Tudors · 12-27-2005, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanglewood

Real site. I was on it on the official Myspace thing before it was taken down.

Was there any evidence that it was actually James Dungy's Myspace page? I mean, anyone can call themselves "Dungy." I guess it's just hard to imagine a son of Tony Dungy's having stuff like that all over his page, but I understand that kids are kids. I dunno. The whole Myspace page just seemed like a parody of... something.

Buccaneer · 12-27-2005, 07:22 PM

That was my thought, I could be a simple name replacement or someone else.

Karlifornia · 12-27-2005, 07:26 PM

That's a wild Myspace...sounds like the poor kid was trying a wee bit too hard.

Joe · 12-27-2005, 07:28 PM

I don't know if it was a hoax or not, but media reports were quoting things from the page.

biological warrior · 12-27-2005, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George W Bush

I don't know if it was a hoax or not, but media reports were quoting things from the page.

Heard stuff from the media that said: ''the site was linked to ''sex sites et. ala.''

12-22-2005, 09:54 AM	#10
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Man, that is tragic news. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

12-22-2005, 10:01 AM	#11
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12-22-2005, 10:03 AM	#12
pennywisesb College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California	RIP James and my prayers will be going out to the entire Dungy family. __________________ Myspace Profile

12-22-2005, 10:42 AM	#13
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Horrible, horrible news. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

12-22-2005, 01:16 PM	#16
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12-22-2005, 09:05 AM	#2
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Damn Damn Damn. I just got a chance to meet Tony and James(his son) when I went over to Jacksonville for the game. This is really sad news. RIP James

12-22-2005, 09:17 AM	#3
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	The Hillsborough County Sheriff's department is confirming the death of 18-year-old James Dungy. Dungy, the son of former Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy, was found dead in his North Tampa apartment by his girlfriend early this morning. A death investigation is going on now. At this time, it appears suicide is the cause of death. The sheriff's office reports an emergency call came in at 1:30 a.m. from Dungy's apartment at Campus Lodge Apartments near USF. Paramedics responded, finding Dungy not breathing. They attempted CPR on Dungy, then transported him to UCH hospital where he was pronounced dead. Tony Dungy was flying in to Tampa Thursday morning.

12-22-2005, 09:24 AM	#4
GreenMonster High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2005	Awful news, Dungy is a great NFL mind, and even a better person.

12-22-2005, 09:27 AM	#5
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	There's been a lot of bad news this week.

12-22-2005, 09:28 AM	#6
George H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Aug 2005	Terrible news.

12-22-2005, 09:29 AM	#7
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	That's awful. My prayers go out to the Dungy family. By all accounts, he's one of the good guys.

12-22-2005, 09:31 AM	#8
biological warrior High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2005	Very sad to hear.

12-22-2005, 09:44 AM	#9
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Makes the playoffs seem pretty insignificant.

12-22-2005, 11:00 AM	#14
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Wow...just wow.

12-22-2005, 12:49 PM	#15
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Unbelievably sad...

12-22-2005, 01:18 PM	#17
biological warrior High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2005	So young too.....this has to be one of the saddest things in life for a father to outlive his son.

12-22-2005, 02:04 PM	#19
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Damn, that's brutal. It definitely renders football insignificant. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

12-22-2005, 02:10 PM	#20
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Damn........

12-22-2005, 02:32 PM	#22
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Saw the pic of him on espn.com. I thought he was younger, but then again it was a while ago. Regardless, Tony Dungy has always come across classy and I will keep him in my thoughts.

12-22-2005, 03:32 PM	#23
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Just horrible. __________________

12-22-2005, 06:39 PM	#24
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Damn. Horrible, horrible news. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

12-22-2005, 07:27 PM	#25
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	OMG, that's terrible!! May you rest in peace James

12-22-2005, 07:30 PM	#26
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	earlier I heard that it was a suicide (I believe it was fox reporting), any confirmation of that?

12-22-2005, 07:35 PM	#27
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	pretty sure its confirmed. Feel bad for Dungy and his family, but won't give any more of my opinion on the subject if its true so I don't piss anyone else off.

12-22-2005, 08:04 PM	#28
Mike1409 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Pete, FL	Sad news Yes, when Dungy was coach for the Bucs, he was the one who went out to pick up the tees after the kickoff and then later held his headset wire.

12-22-2005, 08:04 PM	#29
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Thats so sad. __________________ Current dynasty: Playtesting chaos (Viperball 26) \| OOTP Mod: Managerial Strategy Files \| GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

12-22-2005, 08:40 PM	#30
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Sad, sad news

12-24-2005, 09:42 PM	#31
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	here's a copy of his myspace page: http://www.freewebs.com/theddesign/dungy6.htm

12-24-2005, 10:00 PM	#34
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	no joke, same thing that was on myspace.com before they took it down

12-24-2005, 10:25 PM	#35
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	A strange web-site but I'd never get a clue that he would be willing to kill himself. Makes me think the kid probably OD'ed.....or wigged out and killed himself. Stupid.

12-24-2005, 11:23 PM	#37
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I think you have misinterpreted my position. I am very saddened by any needless loss of life. Using the web-site as a reference, I simply pointed out that it showed no clues of him being unhappy. And if he OD'ed or was high on drugs when he committed his act, it would be stupid. Obviously, the web-site isn't enough evidence to prove he was happy, and neither is one post by me enough evidence for you to say something about my kids. Last edited by Dutch : 12-24-2005 at 11:23 PM.

12-24-2005, 11:41 PM	#40
GreenMonster High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2005	Dutch, I think stupid may be the wrong word to discribe this. Do I think it's stupid if he committed suicide while sober.. No its not stupid its sad. If he was high or not, he needed help he didn't get in time. I understand some of your points, although I believe using the word stupid to deal with suicide is a little harsh.

12-25-2005, 12:47 AM	#41
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	It wasn't the best choice of words I could have used. There are many words that describe it. Sad is the first, obviously.

12-25-2005, 08:14 AM	#42
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	What a freaky website. Sad.

12-25-2005, 12:36 PM	#43
biological warrior High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2005	That was one weird site. seemed to show some inner trouble or something on the inside. Are there any updates on his suicide ie: how/why?