Anthony Kevin "Tony" Dungy..........
Was an NFL football coach who happened to be of the African American descent. Mr. Dungy retired this week as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
He has won it all..........as in a "Super Bowl"........He has led his teams to 10 consecutive play-off appearances......
He has been fired........(Tampa Bay)........Has had a son commit suicide............
And through it all..........Anthony Kevin........remained the unassuming master mind of the football Gods.......
Anthony Kevin did not yell and scream. Anthony Kevin did not posture for cameras.......Anthony Kevin never used the media for his gain.......
For Anthony Kevin..........was comfortable ....just being ....himself..........a football coach.
Knowledgeable.......Likable.......a teacher.......one who delegated and built staffs around him...
Anthony Kevin.......you will be missed.
Anthony Kevin, you gave all of us non-assuming persons..........hope.
Anthony Kevin...........you led by example.....and that we commend you........we respect you....we honor you.
Anthony Kevin "Tony" Dungy..............
We thank you for being not only a great coach..........but a "good man"........
Amway Arena........Orlando, Florida......
An NBA basketball game was played here, Friday night. The game pitted the number one team in the division (Orlando Magic) and "man child" Dwight Howard (pictured) against the number two team (Atlanta Hawks).
And when it was mercifully over........the Magic put a little space between themselves and the rest of the division.....most notably .......the young, athletic.......Atlanta Hawks.
122-87..............
And it wasn't even that close. Several times in this game, the Hawks trailed by over 50 points....yes......."fiddie"........
At the end of the first quarter, it was 41-18..........Magic.
By the half .......it was 71-33........Magic........and the rout was on.
In the end........when all was said and done........The Hawks attempted ....or put up 80 shots.....only to have 28 go through the basket for two pointers.
Meanwhile, the Magic scored at will..........putting up 83 shots with 40 going in for two's......and astounding 16 of 28 three pointers going in.
The good thing about the NBA? And the scheduling? No time to dwell in sorrow. Tomorrow means another city..........another game.
For these young Hawks...........this is a good thing.....
A beat-down in Orlando?
Shit happens........
Check out the complete results.....courtesy of Yahoo Sports:
Box Score
Some have him going number one....
As in the up-coming NFL draft......
Big mistake.
Yes, a gifted college quarterback.....yes, a strong arm........yes, all the physical attributes scouts just love.......but.......and this is a .....BIG..........but...........
Matthew Stafford , (QB of the Georgia Bulldogs) has warning signs all across his resume.
Scouting reports? Dig this: from an anonymous scout:
Matthew Stafford
"Stafford is a good quarterback. Probably the best at UGA today.... He is not overly talented and has not demonstrated the ability to be a good decision maker under pressure. Stafford is known as a "brain farter" (who forces the ball instead of throwing it out of bounds when under pressure and throws off his back foot way too much)."
Believe me.......NFL scouts are very smart.......but I did not totally believe them. So I have watched Mr. Stafford over the last couple of years.
He does have a strong arm........... but.....We all , down here, have heard of a QB named Steve Bartkowski (formally of the Atlanta Falcons) .....could throw it 100 yards. But nothing ....upstairs.
Stafford is like a lot of big armed QB's .....all arm.......no brains..........
I hope the best for this young man..........but facts are facts..........Has he improved? Does he make the right decisions?
One decision he has to make soon , is .......whether or not he is going to enter the NFL draft.
I think he should pass...........but that's just me. Here is his career stats:
| Stats Overview | Passing |
| YEAR | CMP | ATT | YDS | CMP% | YPA | LNG | TD | INT | SACK | RAT |
| 2006 | 135 | 256 | 1749 | 52.7 | 6.83 | 53 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 108.99 |
| 2007 | 194 | 348 | 2523 | 55.7 | 7.25 | 84 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 128.92 |
| 2008 | 235 | 383 | 3459 | 61.4 | 9.03 | 78 | 25 | 10 | 17 | 153.54 |
Here's to you.....2009
You are just a few hours old. You will have 365 days......52 weeks.......and 12 months to leave your legacy.
In Exactly one year from now.......you too .... will be .....just a memory.
So, 2009.......What will you bring?
2009.......what will be your lasting memory?
Who will die? Who will win? What country will we invade? Which Hurricane will make history? Will it be a recession or a depression? Who's the next "American Idol"? Who cares?
2009..........you are so young. Just a baby........... a newborn...........
2009.....are you sure you're up to this? The naysayers buried your predecessor, 2008. They said, Thank God, it's over. Will you have the same comments over your obituary?
2009.....You at least give us hope.....for this is a brand new year. A fresh start........even in the middle of winter........
2009........My heart is with you.......I won't ask questions..........I won't ask why..........I'll simply live each day............and when it's all done?
There will be a 2010.......
Wow!
