According to a report on FOX Sports, Tony Dungy will retire from coaching at a press conference today at 5 p.m. Though Dungy has won a Super Bowl and has one of the highest winning percentages of any NFL coach in history, I'll remember him a an individual first that exuded class, dignity, and respect in the way he carried himself. In his sideline demeanor, in his book, and especially in his handling of the sudden death of his son, James, Coach Dungy was a rock. He made no secret of his relationship with Jesus Christ, as evidenced by his post-game interview at the Super Bowl when asked about being the first African-American to win it all:
"I'm proud to be the first African-American coach to win this, but again, more than anything, Lovie Smith and I are not only African-American but also Christian coaches, showing you can do it the Lord's way. We're more proud of that."
He plans to spend more time with his family and with his ministries he's passionate about: All-Pro Dads, a family ministry, and working with the prison ministry system. How many coaches still on top of the game would walk away to do that?
Just one that I know of...
Coach Dungy, you'll be missed by those of us that love the Colts...but your new stage in life will give you the chance to make a difference in people's lives on a personal level, and that's even more exciting.
(Jim Caldwell, you've got some big shoes to fill....)
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