Religous Beliefs
Super Bowl Highlights the Faith
of Opposing Coaches
By Stephen Little
CWN News
February 2, 2007
CWNews.com
– Indianapolis Colts’ Coach Tony Dungy and Chicago Bears’
Coach Lovie Smith are the first African-American coaches in the Super Bowl.
They maybe rivals on the field; but off the field, they're good friends.
"We're friends, number one. We were co-workers for five years,”
Dungy said. “Lovie was a big, big part of what we got done in Tampa
and I just have so much respect for him, the way he does things. I know
the way their guys are coached. I know how they're treated. I know what
goes on in their meetings and to see him go and do it and get his team here
in three years is just awesome. So I'm very proud of him, but very happy
to call him my friend."
Both coaches are bold about their faith in Jesus Christ.
"I try to live a Christian life, I would like for guys to know my
faith based on what they see on a day to day basis,” Smith said. “Of
course, I had a chance to see that on a daily basis with Tony. I've had
a chance to see Tony through a lot of storms. He's been the same guy always.
So, this is also an opportunity for us to acknowledge our belief in Jesus
Christ, which we do, and hopefully more people will come around to Him based
on that."
"Two African-American coaches (is) very important, but I think if
you just look at the two men and who they really are,” said Richard
Howell of the Colts. “They are two Christian men who truly have a
faith, who believe in God they're not afraid to share that or to show it."
"It’s not just African-American, it's just quality, quality,
quality men, who understand that football isn't the most important thing
in the world," said ESPN’s Stuart Scott.
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