Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Reports suface that Dungy retires

Profootballtalk.com is reporting this afternoon that Tony Dungy has decided to set down. The web site cites league sources as reporting that Assistant coach and QB coach Jim Caldwell will assume the position of headcoach for the Colts. Dungy had been reported as saying he only wanted to coach 25 years in the league, and this was his 27th.

I've always been a fan of coach Dungy. A unflappable persona on the field and a great leader as well as one of the classiest individuals in the league. Refreshing to see someone of such high moral and ethical standards in the current era of disturbing behavior of some personnel in the league. Dungy will always be given the credit for turning around the Buccaneers, which were once the laughingstock of the NFL, by laying the groundwork for a successful franchise under the Glazers ownership. Thanks Tony and best wishes for you and your family.

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