In reply to Re: Tony Dungy Retires by Mr Shush. Why did Tony Dungy stop playing? How many games did the Colts win in 2012? Tony Dungy addresses the media for the last time to announce he is retiring as Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Anybody who thinks a .650-plus winning percentage, over a sample size of 200-plus NFL games, is just a matter of riding talented coattails, doesn't know, to quote another guy who is frequently wrongly called overrated, "whether the ball is blown up or stuffed". I think the next most deserving guy is Shannahan and he just got fired. Cowher himself, maybe not so much. That team starts with the Tom Moore / Peyton Manning combo. But the two-time Super Bowl winner said I'm inclined to think he eventually gets in, but it will be a tough fight. "I just have to thank everyone.". 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 Agreed on Indianapolis being relatively mild, but the emphasis is on "relatively". Why did Tony Dungy retire? Dungy was hired head coachof the Indianapolis Coltsin January 2002. For Dungy, the decision was simple and it had nothing to do with taking over rebuilding teams or going through the NFL grind again. And as NBC has two playoff games on this Super Wild Card This video of a fake Al Michaels and Tony Dungy calling the Bengals' fumble return is too funny Cincinnatis 98-yard, game-winning fumble return wouldnt have been as fun with That leaves the lack of fun outdoor activities (which you point out) and the cold. Gibbs wasn't "effectively fired." Unfair to Caldwell, perhaps, but he was Manning's QB coach and the two are to close. Not sure what that says, but it is interesting, to be sure. Dungy retired in January 2009, just days after the Colts AFC wild-card round loss to Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers. 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 [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. 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. Jim Caldwell, Dungys long-time assistant coach, replaced Dungy on the sidelines. 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. His resume - ridiculously good win percent, 1 SB, consistent playoff contender, game innovation (Tampa-2), good coaching tree. THAT would have been one of the greatest playoff upsets since the merger, and absent one very close call by a referee, it just may well have occurred. So Manning made them good, but it was Dungy who brought them to the next level. Anthony Dungy was born October 6, 1955, making him 66 years old. [47], After Michael Sam, an openly gay player, was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft, Dungy said he would not have drafted Sam, saying, "Not because I don't believe Michael Sam should have a chance to play, but I wouldn't want to deal with all of it." Recent and Trending topics from Football Outsiders. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Dungy is the Colts' franchise leader in victories. I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Dungy always said he intended to retire by the time he turned 50, but hung around longer because he enjoyed the game and the Colts players. Lucks decision to retire at the age of 29 leaves a lot of time for a possible return to football. After joining the Colts, Dungy left the high-powered offense previously installed there by Jim Mora, in both playing style and in personnel, virtually unchanged. No, 3 of the 4 games were based on tough D and consistent O with a few flashes. On the flip side, this is a very good time for some young coaches to make a name for themselves. Tony Dungy, the man who led the Indianapolis Colts to a victory in Super Bowl 41, knows exactly what According to Forbes, Dungy is worth $12 million. Such a role allows Michaels to still work the Olympics and one NFL postseason game if NBC needs him. Irsay also mentioned that he wanted Dungy to be more aggressive on game days, which probably helped cause his firing. Where they live doesn't matter. Fundamentally, I guess I'm of the camp that believes the importance of coaching tends to be overestimated relative to the importance of personnel evaluation. Although you can make an argument there was some pressure on them to do so, both were also so highly esteemed that it's unlikely they'd have actually been fired had they not chosen to retire (instead just tolerated for the remaining one year on each of their contracts, then not renewed). Dungy, 53, has spent the past five years debating whether to leave football to spend more time with his family. "You don't always get to go out on top," Dungy said, "and it's hard to go out on top.". We know you are here for the FREE analytics, not the ads. (dungy is also very good at gay bashing through his church activities, by the way.). Billick - Baltimore Growing up in northern VA, I did take advantage of the museums a fair bit. He earned the respect of players with his consistent approach, and he produced results, as well. As a bonus, even though race shouldn't matter, Dungy was the league's most successful African American head coach and we can't write the NFL history of the '90s to the present without his inclusion. At least thats what another Super Bowl-winning head coach thinks. That is because, he said, "Ive gotten so many calls and letters from people saying they really got something out of it, something that helped them. 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. If this guy was stuck in Detroit or Cleveland he doesn't seem so wonderful most people wouldn't even know who he is. This was the largest comeback in conference title-game history. Denver has never been confused with a culturally interesting/diverse town. [68][69][70] Following a backlash, Dungy clarified his remarks, saying that he gave an "honest answer" to a question and that his concern would be with media coverage over Sam if he had been the player's coach. He is currently working as a sports consultant for the largest sportswear company in America. This year they allowed a record low passing TDs while allowing only slightly above-average rushing TDs. The Vikings were also a team many didnt respect as true contenders for much of the season. The comment drew criticism from some who viewed it as homophobic. Really it was Tom Moore who worked with Peyton and the offense that helped design a scheme to maximize his strengths. Tony Dungy, the man who led the Indianapolis Colts to a victory in Super Bowl 41, knows exactly what McVay is feeling, as he also wanted to retire after winning the Super Bowl. What's success? With you on COL, crime, and school systems. It always amazes me that so many people who watch the NFL, year after year, never seem to grasp just how damned hard it is to win a game in the hyper-competitive NFL. Otherwise, I'm pretty sure it's been settled for a while who would replace him, In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by Telamon, In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by Jimmy. Dungy ends his Indy tenure with an absolutely ridiculous 92-33 record (inc. postseason). There's never a shortage of good prospects for school field trips when you grow up within a half-hour of the national mall. The guy is a retired football coach. What more does one want for a Canton place? Such a role allows Michaels to still work the Olympics and one NFL postseason game if NBC needs him. but hire Kokinis as GM and make it clear to Shanahan that he needs to accept Kokinis' evaluations of defensive talent. (Formerly "The McNabb Bowl Game Anomaly"), In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by Bowl Game Anomaly. Dallas plans to sign Tristan Vizcaino to its practice squad ahead of Sunday's Divisional Round duel with the 49ers. And gun-toting jesus-freaks. 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*. What's my significance? why did tony dungy retire from playing. And it was Tom Moore's and Dungy's offense from Minnesota in the early 70's that Manning is running--not just Manning's O. Manning's career record as a starter before Dungy came was 52-52. Dungy was hired head coach of the Indianapolis Colts in January 2002. (Yes.). Personal Life Dungy and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of seven children. Dungy ends his Indy tenure with an absolutely ridiculous 92-33 record (inc. postseason). i would feel silly even listing all of parcells' accomplishments. Of the coaches hired since 1996, only Reid and (perhaps) Gruden can hold a candle to this group. He had great success at both positions he coached - defensive coordinator for Pittsburgh's top-ranked defense in 2004 and head coach of the Colts from 2002 to 2006. As a Colt fan, I can tell you, we had Peyton Manning before Tony Dungy came along, and our defense was absolute CRAP. He left Tampa with a career record of 54-42 in the regular season becoming the winningest coach in franchise history there, too, and got the Buccaneers to the 1999 NFC Championship Game. In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by Mountain Time . Dungy was reunited with Tom Moore, who was retained as offensive coordinator. Mary Fairchild works as a full-time Christian preacher, writer, and editor of two Christian anthologies, one of which is "Stories of Cavalry." AG: Their defense is way better than Minnesota.Its 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. It may not be visible to anyone outside the organizations, but all these guys who have success bring intangibles, an attitude that rubs off, a work ethic, something that inspires the players to better perform. Dungy said he would be surprised if Luck steps back on the field in the future for the NFL. As a result, Dungy became the first coach in Buccaneers history to depart the team with a winning record. 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). why did tony dungy retire from playing. The two-year appointment requires attendance at two in-person meetings per year and quarterly phone conversations with assigned committees. Tony Dungy addresses the media for the last time to announce he is retiring as Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts. [85] Tyndale House Publishers said it was the first NFL-related book ever ranked No. Among sports figures, he ranks second to Hank Aaron. In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by Thomas_beardown. After receiving the call from President Bush, Dungy remarked "It was something that was really hard to believe. (Yes.) Disadvantages -- not near a major body of water or a mountain chain. Where do you think he might want to re-emerge in, say, a couple or three years time? Home. [42], During his early tenure in Indianapolis, Dungy struggled to fix the Colts' defense and had mixed results in the postseason. Who would you choose to hire if you could hire Cowher, Dungy, Shanahan or Holmgren? 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. [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. I can understand someone from Tampa not wanting to hear it -- akin to someone from Cleveland not wanting to hear how much of a genius Bill Belichick is. He earned his first head coaching position in 1996 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and over the next 13 seasons, that included seven years with the Indianapolis Colts, he racked up 148 total victories. In 1980 he worked at the University of Minnesota as a coach. I don't know. Good luck, Tony Dungy. The negatives are well documented: never been to a Super Bowl, 5-13 playoff record. [64], Dungy is married to Lauren Dungy. (1:24) [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]. Less a bloodbath, more a slow trek to the graveyard. [99], On August 3, 2010, Dungy released a new book entitled The Mentor Leader, which debuted at number two[100] and stayed on the top 10 for 5 weeks on the hardcover advice section of the New York Times list.[101]. He is one of few humans who can walk away from something great to run to something he feels is greater, writes Thomas George. For Dungy, the decision was simple and it had nothing to do with taking over rebuilding teams or going through the NFL grind again. 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 Advantages -- cost of living, crime rate, school systems, proximity to several other major cities, low rate of natural disasters (only tornadoes and mild earthquakes -- the latter once in a blue moon; but no forest fires, hurricanes, floods, etc. 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. I only occasionally confusedly refer to Denver as a "city." 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. Mike Alstott, Tampa Why are the Eagles different? Football has a particularly high rate of fatalities; according to statistics from the National Safety Council, football has the highest death rate of any sport except motorcycling. And to be frank, that Super Bowl in Tampa is at least 25% his. So now he retires and I'm surrounded with this disgusting perception that this man did anything meaningful on the planet. Tony Dungy was the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneersbefore retiring. In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by The Blow Leprechaun (not verified). Tony Dungy Announces Retirement. But the two-time Super Bowl winner said one coaching opportunity got him thinking about a return to the sideline. Tony Dungy got the call alongside Al Michaels for tonight's Jaguars-Chargers game, and the fans are not happy with him right now. All the enthusiasm and excitement is As Colts fans, we often will say things like "Please, God, don't let Tom Moore (OC) or Howard Mudd (OL Coach) retire." Tony Dungy brought a system and installed it. Doesn't just about every major concert tour stop in the Denver area? Dungy is only 49 years old. You'd think he solved the crisis in Darfur the way people talk about him. [44][45], The Colts' 2006 playoff run was characterized by a marked improvement in defensive play, as the Colts defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, holding one of the NFL's best running backs to less than 50 yards, and upset the favored Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round. 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. On January 21, 2007, after trailing 213, the Colts defeated the New England Patriots to become AFC champions and advanced to Super Bowl XLI. Lucks decision to retire at the age of 29 leaves a lot of time for a possible return to football. Why are Al Michaels and Tony Dungy calling Jaguars vs. Chargers? Also, 5/6 of Dungy's division titles came in Indy, where he has coached a decent, but not great defensive team. Do you? No reason was given for either claim. (not verified). Is it 100 percent cartain that Caldwell's the guy? The Hall of Fame coach turned mild-mannered analyst remains an outlier in an industry that rewards loud voices and hot takes. In December 2005, his son, James, committed suicide while attending school in Tampa. The NFL doesn't like its coaches cursing during games or interviews. 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. [36], Dungy became an NFL head coach when he was hired by Rich McKay to reform the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team then well known for its lack of success, on January 22, 1996. 2022. Why are Al Michaels and Tony Dungy calling Jaguars vs. Chargers? Gibbs and Parcells both retired rather than were fired. Tony Dungy cant believe hes been working at NBC for so long. Furthermore, owner Malcolm Glazer thought Dungy's offense was too conservative. He led the Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI over the Chicago Bears, making him the first African-American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Doesn't it have a big performing arts center that a lot of shows go to? 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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. Why are Al Michaels and Tony Dungy calling Jaguars vs. Chargers? Without the top end success of, say, Belichick, no way Schottenheimer is in the HoF. 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 The average NFL coach makes $3 million a year. Personal Life Dungy and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of [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. Famed football coach Tony Dungy is hitting back after critics lambasted his appearance Monday alongside Florida Gov. why did tony dungy retire from playingfrankie ryan city on a hill dead. 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. It was Manning and Co (including Edge, Marvin, and coaches Tom Moore, Gene Huey et al) who made the Colts good and dangerous. [37], The following season, the Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII, their first appearance in the championship game. The year they won the SB, was it on the strength of 40 point games in the playoffs? He'll be joined by Dungy, who has served as a studio analyst for NBC since he retired from coaching. 29. why did tony dungy retire from playing. Since then, Indy has won more than 3/4 of their games. 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. "Don't shed any tears for me. While in Tampa Bay, Dungy worked as a public speaker for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action. So, he started coaching at the age of 27 and just over five years ago. but the larger point is this: if you were starting a new nfl franchise tomorrow, say the los angeles express, where would dungy fall on your list of people you want to be your head coach? [47], On offense, Tony Dungy's strategy involved a conservative, ball-control offense based primarily around running the ball and short, high-percentage passes when he was at Tampa Bay. Then he went to the Colts, where he served as head coach until his retirement. [48], Dungy is mentioned in the book Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg, in chapter 3: "The Golden Rule of Habit Change. He transferred to a squad that was mostly focused on offensive. In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by Damon Rutherford. Dungy's career, which includes an all-time league-high average of 10.7 regular-season wins, also included tragedy. And this coming from a Pats fan should be double vote for Dungy. 2022. RELATED: Tony Dungy met his wife Lauren Harris Dungy through the local church, having reportedly been set up by their pastor. I got to live a dream most people don't get to live.". But the main reason he was fired was because he said the word "fuck" too much. Dungy also spent six seasons in Tampa Bay, rejuvenating a moribund franchise and turning it into a perennial Super Bowl contender in the late 1990s and the early part of this decade. In 2001, he threw 23. 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"We just felt this was the right time," Dungy said. I think much of Dungy's success is a product of his ability as a coach. [89] Quiet Strength was on the New York Times Best Seller List for 32 weeks, including 27 in the top 10 for hardcover nonfiction. The plan to have Caldwell replace Dungy as the Colts' coach was put in place last year when the coach pondered retirement. 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. Dungy also learned from Noll that it takes all 53 of the players on the team to win so that a coach should train the 53rd player on the roster as he would the third player, which has become the spine of Dungy's own coaching philosophy,[55] the Next Man Up theory of calm coaching. In reply to Re: BREAKING NEWS: Dungy to Step Down by ammek. He is currently an analyst for NBC Sports and has two children named Tyler and Tally. UPDATE: Dungy made it official at a press conference this afternoon. In a Schottenheimer doesn't have that. His son, Eric, will be a high school senior in the fall, and those close to him thought Dungy wanted to accompany his son on college visits. Colts owner Jim Irsay said after the season that they had talked about lowering Dungy's profanity level in interviews but that he wanted him to be able to tell fans how their football team was playing without worrying about breaking league rules. In his 13 seasons as a head coach, Dungy has a regular-season record of 139-69. Hey doktarr, wtf are you trying to say about Seattle!?!? Maio. "Guys who produce and play well will be welcome in the league." When Manning had to bail them out in the AFCCG, he did, but it was the D shutting down Brady at the end that sealed the deal. Where's my security? 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