Published 11/14/2008
by Ryan Michael
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Tony Dungy is a man of class, integrity, strength, and leadership. Which is why it was so difficult for me to read the criticism he received all but a few weeks ago.
At least this time, I can't really blame the media. I really didn't here much anti-Dungy talk out of them. What concerned me was the opinions some of our own Colts nation had about him. To put it out there right away, this is in no way referring to anyone on Bleacher Report. I'm new here and yet to read a negative Tony Dungy article.
I'm talking about people I know, and many people on the Internet. Many on the Colts message board (which I quietly lurk and read) had some pretty negative things to say about this man. Many felt that his lack of displaying emotion somehow meant that he didn't care enough or wasn't passionate.
Trust me, Coach Dungy is as passionate as they come. I do not understand why so many people feel it is necessary to scream and yell to convey passion. Dungy exhibits a "quiet strength" that I've seen out of him ...
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