Victorious Colts coach Tony Dungy said to CBS sports anchor Jim Nantz on the post-game show last night that he and Bears coach Lovie Smith were proud to be successful black coaches, but more proud of being Christian coaches. How many media outlets will use the first half, and snip away the second? I tell you what. I'm proud to be representing African-American coaches, to be the first African-American to win this. It means an awful lot to our country. [SNIP!] But again, more than anything, I've said it before, Lovie Smith and I, not only the first two African-Americans, but Christian coaches, showing that you can win doing it the Lord's way. We're more proud of that.
The interview aired right around 10:13 Sunday night. Nantz's "social significance" question was fine, but he might not have liked the whole answer. Colts owner Jim Irsay also explicitly praised God for the victory, so the ACLU's teeth must have really been on edge at this lack of separation of church and sport.
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"For God so loved the wo
February 5, 2007 - 11:58 ET by TruthMonger"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life..."
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I never understand athletes
February 5, 2007 - 11:58 ET by balboaI never understand athletes who thank God for helping them win. So God wanted one team to win and not the other? He specifically took time out of his busy day to help the Colts win the Super Bowl?
That's not what Dungy did, but you know what I mean.
I know what you mean. And D
February 5, 2007 - 12:00 ET by fosstenI know what you mean. And Dungy did not do that. He thanked God for helping them become a cohesive unit and family, which undoubtedly helped them play better as a team.
And how have the Raiders ever
February 5, 2007 - 12:12 ET by Hero SquadAnd could you then explain how the Raiders ever won a Super Bowl, as they are the embodiment of all that is ungood and evil?
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"I thought you might say something stupid... or liberal." - Frank Barone
...maybe one of our resident
February 5, 2007 - 13:49 ET by TruthMonger...maybe one of our resident NB Roman Catholics can blame it on the Protestants...?
The Pope wills it : ) !
Naive
February 5, 2007 - 12:23 ET by cvgbuckeyeNot to offend,balboa, but that is a very naive and trite reply. Ohio State always has a prayer at the end of the game, at the 50 yard line. They are NOT ashamed of their Christianity and they are not thanking God for the win (or loss). They are giving thanks for the opportunity that they have and that they all finished the game safely and without serious injury.
The day has passed and should have passed long ago, when Christians had to be ashamed of their faith.
I am a Laura Ingraham fan and I was a little surprised by her statement about Tony wearing his faith on his sleeve. The Bible records Jesus Christ saying, in effect that any man who is ashamed of Christ that, at judgement, he will be ashamed of them. Laura is a new Catholic and with some Christian maturity, she will understand this a little better. In the past, the Catholic Church did not very strongly encourage Catholics to study the Bible but that is changing somewhat.
Should Christians wear their Christianity on their sleeves? No! They should wear it on their noses, their heads, their shoulders AND their sleeves.
Jesus Christ wore his on the cross. I'm thankful that he did not hide on my account and I won't hide for his account.
By the way, I was a little disappointed in the brazeness of the beer companies pushing their product during the superbowl. The nerve of those guys. Well, in retrospect, maybe Jesus did'nt pay enough for the commercial that Coach Dungy gave him.
I'm not talking about praye
February 5, 2007 - 12:47 ET by balboaI'm not talking about prayers thanking or praying for safety of the participants, etc. I was specifically talking about players thanking God for helping them win. (which Dungy didn't do)
re: your comment about beer commercials, I assume that was sarcasm?
huh
February 5, 2007 - 12:49 ET by cvgbuckeyeCan't fool you bal old pal.
we really ought to thank Condi
February 5, 2007 - 12:51 ET by tumbler_2007Let's hear it for Condi Rice--
She flatly predicted the Colts was winners, get ready. The ones who should've prayed were Da Bears. (And only Friday I sang a round of The Teddy Bear's Picinic here over NewsBusters. Gave em the kiss of death, I did.) Lol!
I remember hearing a comedian
February 5, 2007 - 16:06 ET by sublight68I remember hearing a comedian (I forget who) talking about players thanking God for winning. Just once, he said, he'd like someone from the losing team to go up to the microphone and say, "Yeah, we would've won the game but Jesus made me fumble."
and it could be true
February 5, 2007 - 16:11 ET by tumbler_2007Sure; memory tells me Jesus was an excellent cornerback for the old San Diego Chargers back when John Allen was defensive co-ordinator. Jesus is tall and very fast.
Eh, wait a minute. That was Haven Moses.
bal, I appreciate your sincer
February 6, 2007 - 03:08 ET by Conservative Voicebal, I appreciate your sincere question. Personally I don't think God does care who wins or loses, but he does care how we play.
Wearing faith on your sleeve....
February 5, 2007 - 13:23 ET by richardIf Laura has a problem with Tony speaking his mind of his faith in Jesus Christ, then she has a real problem of self conciousness. Tony can and should speak his mind openly without fear or shame of his convictions. Is there a rational for bewilderment of people who casually drop there thanks to their Lord and Savior any time the spotlight is on them? Sure there is, and it becomes quite obvious that most of these types are either phony or insincere at best. Tony is not one of these folks and it is refreshing that a man of his stature handled his victory in such a dignified manner.
If I were a network news prod
February 5, 2007 - 12:36 ET by Tim GrahamIf I were a network news producer, I might use the second clip and then do a story on that question. Does God have a favorite in the Super Bowl? That would show curiosity about religion, which the networks don't seem to have. I wouldn't put it in as cutesy a frame ("time out of his busy day"), but clearly each religious believer in a sport believes he's on a journey with God. The networks did "vengeful God?" stories around the tsunami. They could peg this to Super Bowl coverage.
Mary can carry the day
February 5, 2007 - 13:30 ET by tumbler_2007If we need more proof, just look at all the Hail Mary's passing and just count them touchdowns. It ain't easy for her, but that ding Knute Rockne started her into the racket of making touchdowns.
Well of course the msm will t
February 5, 2007 - 12:13 ET by bigtimerWell of course the msm will try their best to squelch as much as possible when it comes to anything good said about religion, it has really got to irk them coming from two black, clean, articulate coaches!
Btw Dungee/Manning.....I thank God for great men like you...you made my day yesterday!
The Colts WON! I am so tickled still!... I have been rooting for them for years! (I know I was the minority here....but heck that has never stopped me...)
Whoo-Hoo...and a gigantic Hooray!
Thought I saw somewhere yesterday somebody saying 'Da Bears winning was a 'NO-Brainer'......uhmmmm...wrongo! I think you need to eat those words..... LOL!
Made my day...and some moolah!
bigtimer,I was with you...I a
February 5, 2007 - 17:09 ET by msh1973bigtimer,
I was with you...I am a Hoosier by birth. My mom and I were the only ones in our group who were cheering for the Colts. I live in Florida (SWFLA) it was not raining over here. We couldn't believe how it just poured during the entire game. It never does that in the winter here in Florida. We do get rain, but never in buckets for that long of time. The game was reminiscent of games from the past when they always played in the elements. It was fun to watch!
The MSM is the only ones who made this a big deal (the two African America coaches). By bringing so much attention to this almost seems like they were trying too hard to be PC.
Hi msh...Glad to see someone
February 5, 2007 - 17:19 ET by bigtimerHi msh...
Glad to see someone else here that were pulling for the Colts! I have been pulling for them for a very long time now! (I think IJ was too, may have missed him now and then...) I really enjoyed the games...slip-ups and all, my heart sank the first couple of minutes with that Bear run back with the opening kick-off for the touch-down...and then Vinattieri(sp) missing at 34 yards or so for a field goal...
Btw...I too miss seeing games in the good ol' natural elements...it was great, and great playing...down and dirty!
bigtimer,Congrats on your Col
February 5, 2007 - 18:55 ET by Blondebigtimer,
Congrats on your Colts' victory.
Seems as though both of our teams won the big one this year. How fab is that?
Enjoy. The happy feeling will be there all year....trust me, I'm still flying high over my Gators (poor Rex...embarassed by Peyton Manning on National TV).
It's not religion they have a
February 5, 2007 - 19:55 ET by Dad GummitIt's not religion they have a problem with, Big Timer. They do seem to have a problem with Christianity specifically.
"A wise man's heart inclines him toward the right, but a fool's heart toward the left"- Ecclesiastes 10:2
Precisely, Dad. For instance,
February 5, 2007 - 20:20 ET by HumanEventsPrecisely, Dad. For instance, they love the religions of atheism, secular humanism, Earth worship, New Age, and Islam. Imagine if Tony Dungy was a muslim and said, "I want to give all credit to Allah". NO QUESTION the MSM plasters in headlines all over America, "Dungy praises Allah".
In defense of Nantz, I don'
February 5, 2007 - 12:13 ET by dervishIn defense of Nantz, I don't think he had a problem with it. Toward the end of the telecast he recapped, saying something like "even after all he's been through, including the suicide of his son last year, Tony gives thanks to his God." He sounded a bit choked up, even, but then his voice was giving out during the award ceremony too. The "his" God part was maybe a bit namby-pamby, but at least Nantz didn't overlook the comment entirely.
Tony Dungy
February 5, 2007 - 12:15 ET by Dave RPersonally, I hope every member of the ACLU, along with their DimLib Christian-bashing and God-hating friends choked on their beer and pretzels when Tony said that.
I thought it was great!
The owner of the Colts also e
February 5, 2007 - 12:26 ET by truth_missileThe owner of the Colts also expressed a deep religious conviction in his comments last night - Not a 'Jesus was on our side yessirree' statement, but that they have built a strong organization through the abiding principles of their Christian faith.
So much was made of the race
February 5, 2007 - 13:15 ET by nicksmith112So much was made of the race of the coaches in the Super Bowl I thinks it's time we end discrimination on the court in the NBA.
I hope the MSM puts aside their white guilt and gets behind the cause......NOT...lol.
I thought the classy way Tony
February 5, 2007 - 13:20 ET by ghotifunI thought the classy way Tony Dungy handled the MSM "first African-American to win the superbowl" mantra was beautiful! This is one MAN who gets it. The label "African-American" is racist and segregationist and the MSM just DOESN'T get it. How much pregame hype was devoted to the "first African-American" tripe, only to have Coach Dungy defuse the topic in a mature, humble manner? At least Tony had the intelligence to see through the fog produced by the MSM.
I thought the classy way Tony
February 5, 2007 - 13:20 ET by ghotifunrepeat message
I thought the classy way Tony
February 5, 2007 - 13:21 ET by ghotifunrepeat message, AGAIN!
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Absolutely !!! Between the
February 5, 2007 - 13:31 ET by MassConservativeAbsolutely !!! Between the game banter on the subject and the various commercials it got to be sickening. If you are a real football fan you realize that these were two great coaches who got their teams there. It wouldn't have mattered if they were blue with yellow polka dots and atheists. A good coach is a good coach.
I was rooting for Da Bears bu
February 5, 2007 - 13:30 ET by BeanManI was rooting for Da Bears but didn't mind the Colts winning because I really like both teams. I really didn't have a horse in the race.
Concerning TD's reference to being a Christian coach, well...right on Tony! I believe he's heading in the right direction.
There have been other Christian coaches too, though, that have won the Super Bowl. Tom Landry comes to mind. Bart Starr was a Christian quarterback also.
Tony might have meant the fir
February 5, 2007 - 16:50 ET by HumanEventsTony might have meant the first time you had two coaches who openly declare their fatih in Jesus Christ and give all the credit and glory to him (Tom Landry certainly did this, but not sure if Shula, Noll, etc. did).
It's wonderful to see Christians who are public figures to speak out for Jesus and glorify His Name despite the MSM's ever increasing hatred for Christianity. At the same time, it's always sad to see reporters who smile and nod and respond to anything else an athlete says in an interview, but when that athlete mentions God or Jesus the reporter shows absolutely no reaction, as if the athlete hadn't even said anything.
Colossians 3:4 "When Christ, WHO IS OUR LIFE appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory."
On the subject of religion an
February 5, 2007 - 19:29 ET by ucOn the subject of religion and Chicagoans loosing: Have we had a possible presidential/vice presidential team in all our history that seemed more like a synonym for "sodom and gomorah" Rodhams and Owama? Are Democrats just trying to find if such a biblical story is fiction or a lesson for all time? Much more a synonym that even just a metaphor. I might have time to search past US combinations for such a less than desirable combination. Any Phd students out there in such language and studies?
Media Bias
February 5, 2007 - 20:42 ET by Writer5kIt's true the media doesn't like anything Christian unless it's "tame" Christian, the sort of wishy washy watery religion that allows anyone to do anything while still carrying an air of spirituality.
The reaction was much the same when a Christian group that had gone mainstream sang on CBS Saturday Morning's Second Cup Cafe. Russ Mitchell wanted to be no where near the group, and left his fellow anchor to do the interviewing. If he were a cat he would have been hissing.
What are they so afraid of?
Way To Go Coach!
February 6, 2007 - 01:56 ET by Mr. TerryLike it or not, faith is a way of life and we're glad that you guys proclaimed your faith. I didn't see where you asked God to help you win, just that you could be a coach in the NFL, the most competitive American sport (my opinion), and still come out on top, and do it with integrity and right principles.
As an expat i don't get to see my favorite sport anymore...not even the commecials which are so funny. Oh well, I could tune in Eurosports channel and watch some french guys riding bycicles wearing speedos...that's always a thrill....