I've become quite obsessed with football, and the Colts... and a large portion of this obsession began with Tony Dungy. As head coach of the Colts, I've never seen someone with such integrity and drive. I respect this man more than I can put into words. His coaching, his faith, his morality he demonstrated in his coaching...
Reading the articles online today of his final word in retiring struck a nerve. I started tearing up. I guess before he was asked to reconsider his decision again. He did, and this time he's out. He is a man that I look up to and a man that will be impossible to replace.
"It was late Saturday night and the words flowed from Tony Dungy's lips like water from a spring. He was quoting his favorite book; not his best-selling Quiet Strength, but, naturally, the Bible. 'I'm at a point, kind of like the Apostle Paul," explained Dungy, "he said, 'If I live, it's good. If I die and go home with the Lord, it's better.'"
Article on Tony's retirement found (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=mortensen_chris&id=3827287)
I can't wait to read "Quiet Strength" written by Tony, it's coming in the mail this week.
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