The Buccaneers used to be the stink of the NFL. I still remember their horrid orange uniforms where the only good thing they had going for them was a running back named Eric Rhett. Tony Dungy turned them from perennial losers to consistent playoff contenders. The Colts went to the playoffs every year under Dungy, posting double digit wins each year. They eventually won the super bowl in 06. But it wasn't till I read his book "Quiet Strength" that I started paying any attention to who he was beyond a football coach. Both as a Christian, but more so as a sports nut, its good to see positive role models who represent the faith in a positive way... who use their platform to make sure they let their actions do the talking. If Tony Dungy was the sole representation of a Christ Follower, then he'd fail miserably. There would be plenty of blame to find. I think many fail to see that fact. But as a sinner saved by Grace, and as a steward of a big platform, hopefully his life will be an encouragement to many. Hopefully people will see a difference between He and other coaches (particularly those with cameras on the sidelines :P). Its this difference that the world so desperately says Christians lack, as evidence of the faith.
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