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Dungy: Lack of black college coaches 'disgraceful'

Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy called the dearth of minority head coaches in major college football "disgraceful."

Dungy to lead player advisory forum

Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.

Dungy: Vick focused on putting life back together

Tony Dungy believes Michael Vick is focused on putting his life back together. The former Indianapolis Colts coach has agreed to mentor Vick as part of the quarterback's conditional reinstatement to the NFL.

Dungy, Harrison join NBC's Sunday NFL studio show

An understated coach and an outspoken safety are adding their voices to NBC's Sunday night NFL studio show.

Ex-Colts coach Dungy still busy, outspoken

Tony Dungy is busier than ever, even though he's no longer coaching the Indianapolis Colts.

Dungy says Michael Vick wants second chance

Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy says Michael Vick wants a second chance when he's out of prison.

Tony Dungy meets with Michael Vick in prison

Michael Vick and Tony Dungy have met at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., where the former star quarterback is imprisoned.

Dungy invited to join White House faith council

Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy has been invited to join a White House faith-based advisory council.

Colts introduce Caldwell as new coach

Jim Caldwell wants the Indianapolis Colts to be his team. Even with most, if not all, of Tony Dungy's guys.

Curran: Dungy was great coach, but also far more

We’re scrambling to describe the many flavors of Dungy.

Tony Dungy trades football for family, social work

Tony Dungy defied one myth Monday: He does show emotion. He also stuck to his principles. With tears in his eyes and his voice cracking, Dungy said goodbye to the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL, then, in typical Dungy fashion, looked optimistically toward life's next challenges.

Dungy ready to debate life in, out of football

Tony Dungy still enjoys the challenge of coaching.

Colts achieve all goals in 23-0 win over Titans

Tony Dungy has been playing season finales according to the script for years.

Curran: Great 2008 season shows why NFL is king

Around 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 7, a 23-year-old named Bernard Pollard put a match to the NFL’s script for 2008.

Opinion: Colts' consistent excellence is rare feat

In January 2002, the Colts hired a head coach known for his conservative, mediocre-at-best offenses, joining him with a young quarterback who already had demonstrated record-breaking ability. It was an odd-couple marriage, Tony Dungy and Peyton Manning.

Colts overcome miscues to beat Lions 31-21

The Indianapolis Colts weren't themselves Sunday. Against winless Detroit, they didn't need to be.

Colts CB Hayden expected back for San Diego game

Colts coach Tony Dungy said Friday there's a good chance cornerback Kelvin Hayden will return to the starting lineup for Sunday night's game at San Diego.

Colts likely to have Sanders back, lose Jackson

Tony Dungy thought the Colts might finally be close to full strength this week.

Colts hope Addai, Sanders will return soon

With the Colts heading into a tough part of schedule, coach Tony Dungy is hopeful injured stars Joseph Addai and Bob Sanders can return soon.

Manning wanted to keep 2nd surgery from opponents

Peyton Manning kept quiet about his second knee surgery for one reason: He thought it would give opponents an advantage. The two-time league MVP answered questions about the surgery for the first time publicly Wednesday, two days after coach Tony Dungy confirmed Manning needed two surgeries to clear the bursa sac infection in his left knee.

Dungy, Colts use bye week as fix-it project

Tony Dungy has a simple mantra to fix the Indianapolis Colts problems. Be sharper, eliminate the mistakes and play Colts football. After spending the bye week trying to correct those flaws, Indy took a distinctly introspective approach to Sunday's game at Houston.

Colts' Sanders could miss weeks with ankle injury

Tony Dungy doesn't doubt Bob Sanders will be back in the Colts lineup this season. He's just not sure how long Sanders will be out.

Manning expects to start opener against Bears

Peyton Manning expects to be in the starting lineup when the Indianapolis Colts open the season against the Chicago Bears.

Manning in town, but not at practice

Colts coach Tony Dungy says quarterback Peyton Manning is in Terre Haute but is being kept away from practice to prevent the risk of an infection in his healing left knee.

Dungy Staying on As Colts Head Coach

Tony Dungy is sticking with the Colts.

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Mike Tomlin Explains Why Steelers Never Considered Michael Vick
Source: nfl.fanhouse.com

To think, when the Steelers announced that Mike Tomlin -- not Russ Grimm -- would replace Bill Cowher, the biggest concern was that the former Vikings defensive coordinator who had learned the intricacies of the Cover-2 while serving as Tony Dungy's secondary coach in Tampa Bay w …

Dungy says Vick talking to several teams
Source: Yahoo! Sports

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy has been helping ex-con Michael Vick out in recent days as Vick tries to get himself a quarterback job in the National Football League, according to the Associated Press.

Tony Dungy believes Michael Vick deserves a second chance. Do you?
Source: Breaking News

Former Indianapolis Colts Tony Dungy believes Michael Vick is focused on putting his life back together. Do you believe Vick deserves a second chance? How would you react if your favorite team picked him up?

Jay Cutler ready to go for Chicago Bears despite criticism - ESPN
Source: ESPN.com

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Jay Cutler is ready for training camp, even if his critics have their doubts.

WATCH: Tony Dungy talks about his visit with Michael Vick
Source: 10connects.com

Tony Dungy was in town today giving a preview of the new "Every Child, Every School, Every Family First" campaign with All Pro Dads, that asks Florida drivers to help get parents more involved in Florida public schools by donating a dollar to the effort when they renew their driv …

Tony Dungy to chair ex-offender job program
Source: The Indianapolis Star

"We need to not only embrace this issue, we need to help (ex-offenders) have a chance," Dungy said today at a news conference at Colts complex on the city's Westside.

Colleges block black coaches out ... again
Source: CNN

What's wrong with this picture? Many of you may say nothing. But for black and other minority coaches in college football, and even the NFL, it's déjà vu: another high-profile head coaching job opens up, and they don't even get a shot to interview for the job.

Injuries, mistakes making Colts look like some other team
Source: MSNBC

"INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Tony Dungy spent Monday morning sorting out a mess. He broke down the Indianapolis Colts' latest game tape, called the league's officiating director and tried to figure out who might play next week against Kansas City."

Caught short at WR? - Hobbled Harrison may not be ready
Source: The Boston Globe

"INDIANAPOLIS - In a potential boon for the Patriots, the Colts appear resigned to getting little or no help from receiver Marvin Harrison in tomorrow's showdown at the RCA Dome."

Tony Dungy sticks to Camera-gate comments
Source: The Boston Herald

Tony Dungy comes across as a man of his word, and the Indianapolis Colts coach wasn't backing down from some rather critical statements he made with respect to the Patriots in wake of Camera-gate in September.

They know score on running it up
Source: The Boston Globe

"In his 14 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bill Cowher had to consider decisions similar to those that have faced Bill Belichick the last three weeks."

Colts vs. Pats aka good vs. evil
Source: ESPN.com

Argument for the New England Patriots as scoundrels in the service of that which is baleful: Dishonesty, cheating, arrogance, hubris, endless complaining even in success. The Patriots have three Super Bowl rings, but that jewelry is tarnished by their cheating scandal.

Dungy: Patriots Spying Scandal 'Sad Day For NFL'
Source: theindychannel.com

Tony Dungy said only time will tell whether accusations of cheating will tarnish the public's opinion of fellow head coach Bill Belichick. Belichick and his New England Patriots were fined Thursday for using a video camera to spy on opposing coaches.

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Gay-rights groups upset with Dungy
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Local and national gay-rights groups are questioning Colts coach Tony Dungy's decision to appear at a fundraising banquet this month for an organization outspokenly opposed to gay marriage.

Colts, a repeat, and the cap
Source: zamwi.com

Though the 2007 is not officially over until Saturday's pro bowl, we look at the likelihood of a repeat for the Indianapolis Colts. Curious about their salary cap problems, and Tony Dungy's return...we review it all!

Tony Dungy: He Never Abandoned His Values
Source: managersrealm.com

Tony Dungy and the inspirational leader he's become.

First Black Super Bowl Coaches Say 'The Lord Set this Up'
Source: The Christian Post

First Black Super Bowl Coaches Say 'The Lord Set this Up' The Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts are headed to Super Bowl XLI and so are the first black head coaches ever to make it all the way to NFL's marquee game.

Superbowl Coaches Share Their Faith
Source: User Submission

Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith are making history. Each has coached his team to the verge of a world championship, something no African-American has ever done in professional football. They are old friends.

God's Presence Central To Superbowl
Source: User Submission

GOD'S PRESENCE CENTRAL TO SUPERBOWL Two men of God had Kingdom building on their minds at the most pivotal moment in their career

Dungy's NFL success has roots in his years at U
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

MIAMI - Today's historic meeting between the first two black head coaches to reach the Super Bowl has roots that stretch back to 1973 and the front stoop of the University of Minnesota's Bierman Building. That's where Tony Dungy would sit, every morning, and wait for Gophers coa …

Weekly Picks: NFL Playoffs - Superbowl

SUPERBOWL - After 17 weeks of the regular season and three weeks of playoff football, lots of reflections, observations, and predictions can be made - I only need to make one more.

Polian trying to fill gap in NFL resume
Source: Yahoo! News

Much of the Super Bowl hype has been focused on Peyton Manning, and for good reason. Despite being the best regular season quarterback in the game for the past several years, Manning has famously struggled in the postseason.

Making history out of plays

The team that loses with the ball in its hand is different from the team that loses on defense.

NFL: Dungy family adopting baby boy in upcoming weeks
Source: sptimes.com

Colts coach Tony Dungy and his wife are in the process of adopting an infant boy.Dungy, 50, said he expects the adoption to be completed in about two weeks. The 21/2-month-old's name is Justin."Everybody's doing very well," Dungy said last week.

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