I had to go back to Maryland a couple of weeks ago to settle some issues regarding my mother’s estate.  It was not necessarily a trip I was looking forward too but my mood quickly changed when I bumped into my favorite coach.  That’s right, Tony dungy!!! He was also traveling to Maryland so we flew on the same plane. 

  He was so unassuming, humble and friendly.  I meet a lot of people as a tv journalist, but I have to admit I was a little starstruck.  We talked about our respective trips, family and, of course, the Colts. All I’ll say is he’s feeling good about this year’s team. 

  After we spoke and posed for a picture (Look at my daughter.  It looks like she’s a fan too) I began to think about why he is so successful and is able to connect with his players.  He has a gentle but commanding way about him.  It’s not that you think he’ll yell. If I were on his team, the last thing I would want to do is disappoint coach Dungy.  That would be far worse than any shouting match.

  We have a great team in Indianapolis.  But I have to say it’s the coach who is truly first class!