Dang...this guy is unbelieveable. Mad respect to him for the decision he made. He said that he was finally at peace with retiring. In a culture, especially sports culture where money, fame, status is on the forefront of people's minds, Dungy was in it because of God. He did his job and wasn't afraid to mention his calling, his faith, his savior. He did it with class though. Dungy was never bolsterous, flippantly mentioning. Nah, he did it with his actions and words that came from the soul. I'm so glad that he was able to coach my favorite football team, and to lead them to a super bowl as he made history. Colts won't be the same without him, God bless.
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half of your entry was taken from ESPN.com.
Mad respect for Dungy, he had to coach a goof in Peyton and yet he still won. But in terms of his quote of apostle Paul, I dont see how it relates to him leaving his football job. It wasn't like he was in some crazy circumstance and he was suffering great trials. He was what he was, coaching a game and making millions. As he leaves the game, he is set in terms of financial means. It seems to me that he left not early but after he was burnt out from football.
peter, of course money isn't the issue. it's the battle between two loves. At this point, he couldn't handle both at the same time. As he wants to devote his time to his family and ministry.
Ok, I can agree that money isn't the major issue. But my main point it that although this might have been a choice of love, but it was a choice made when his love for football had diminished and was burnt from the game. It wasn't a choice made at the peak of his sacrifice or a choice of equals. It was more like a choice made after he had accomplished what he wanted to accomplish in football. So although he should be applauded, he shouldn't be drooled over. Additionally, utilizing Apostle Paul's quote in relation to leaving a cushy job/retiring vs. dying in prison is beyond me.
I think I have to disagree with you on this point. I think the decision was a hard one because the love isn't diminished. If we look at some sports greats, aka Jordan and Favre. They came back. I'm sure Dungy wants to come back, but he just knows it's time to step away. I will agree with you on the apostle paul quote, it's kinda misplaced, but I think it was said to show no matter what you do, you get this awesome chance to live life. In a way it's a priviledge to do so.
i think this entry should be dedicated to ESPN.com since it wrote HALF OF IT.
Brian is a funny guy.
i concur. brian is hilarious.
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