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One Step Closer
12/11/2007 12:55 PM | [report]
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tonydungy

It's been a while since I've posted a message. We have defeated Jacksonville and Baltimore and are now one victory away from our 5th AFC South division title in a row. I was very proud of our team going to Baltimore and taking care of business in such a convincing fashion. Many times, things just work out in your favor and the timing of the Ravens game was perfect for us. We got a few of our injured guys back and the Ravens were coming off an emotional loss on Monday night to the Patriots. We felt if we got off to a good start we could really make it tough on them and that's just what happened. Offense, defense, and special teams made big plays early and that really took the crowd out of the game. Their fans came wanting to cheer but by the end of the first quarter we were so far up we didn't have to contend with much noise after that.

We had some starters come back to the lineup (like Tony Ugoh) and some young guys come on and play well (Anthony Gonzalez, Keyunta Dawson, Quinn Pittcock, Michael Coe) so it was a big win for us. Now we have to focus in on a team we have not played in a while, the Oakland Raiders. They have a new coaching staff and some players I'm familiar with--Warren Sapp played for me in Tampa and is having a good year for them. Domenic Rhodes was such a big part of our Super Bowl team last year but he is not getting many opportunities to carry the ball for them. We're watching tape now, trying to get to know the Raiders a little better.

We need to win our game and have the Jaguars beat Pittsburgh to secure the division and the number 2 seed in the playoffs. Everyone is concerned with Marvin Harrison's health. He is actually running welll and practicing and we hope to get him back in the lineup this week. We'll see how practice goes for him, but he's getting closer to being ready to play.

On a note away from football, Ben Utecht is performing with Sandi Patty in her Christmas concert with the African Children's choir and is just great in a duet with Sandi. If you get a chance to see the show, it's tremendous.

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from nstra5133 (01/04/2008 2:50 PM)

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Coach, Hope the holidays went well for you and the Colts organization. Best of luck to the team in the playoffs Concerns about 88 and the Special Teams. We need these fixed for a deep run.

from lyndilou2us (12/16/2007 12:37 PM)

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Well Coach, it's game day!!!! Thank you soooo much for all the wonderful blogs. I feel our team can take on anything because of the leader you are!!!! We are so very lucky to have you, THANK YOU COACH!!!! Enjoy the weather out there, cause we're snowed under here!!!!

from PEYTONUNITAS (12/15/2007 2:47 PM)

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Merry Christmas & may God bless you, Coach Dungy, your beautiful family & all the great guys who proudly wear our beloved Blue & White and work so hard 7 days a week. GOOD LUCK thru the next 6 games and ONTO ARIZONA February 3.Everybody (outside of Indy!) is talking about The New England Patriots, ALL i ever talk about is the REPEATING SUPER BOWL CHAMPION INDIANAPOLIS COLTS !!!

from bettyboop59 (12/15/2007 1:34 AM)

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merry christmas to you and your family coach & all the team and their families. Go colys and we will be watching you win again.

from sithlord (12/14/2007 9:28 PM)

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I was at the Baltimore game on Sunday and yeah you are right after the first quarter there was no one left in that stadium. I am so excited having to get the chance to see the team play. I only get to go to a few games when you are in my area so it is a special treat from me. Thanks for the wonderful showing. Merry Christmas

from Vaggeli7 (12/14/2007 3:57 PM)

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with or without Harrison the colts can do it but with harrison they could score more points to get a bigger lead way to go Dungy with The COLTS

from lhoff1934 (12/14/2007 12:55 PM)

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Merry Christmas Coach Dungy and may God Bless you and your family. You are an example of everything good and the Colts are lucky to have you as their leader.

from maxfgray (12/14/2007 12:37 PM)

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Coach, I've been a Colts fan for many years (Unitas,Berry,etal) My fervent prayers are for our injured players to recover quickly. Go get a Win in Oakland. I live near Memphis and love rooting for the Colts!!!

from LJSandwich (12/14/2007 9:50 AM)

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Coach Dungy...Just want to wish you some special good luck this weekend and let you know that you are in my prayers. Let's lockup that second spot this weekend!!! GO BLUE...Wishing you victory and good health to the men this weekend. GO HORSE!!!!

from raouf (12/14/2007 7:07 AM)

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Thank you for taking the time to keep us updated. you will come witha win and my prayer is with all the Colts injured player. We will need them healthy and ready to play in crunch time. but we do not want them to rush it. Good luck and see you back victories.