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Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:48 am EDT

Dungy lands studio job with NBC

By Joe Zedalis

Industry sources report former NFL coach Tony Dungy has signed a deal to become a member of NBC's Sunday "Football Night In America" pregame team. The New York Daily News reports Jerome Bettis will not return to the NBC's NFL studio.

Dungy, who coached the Colts from 2002-2008 (his tenure included a win over Chicago in Super Bowl XLI) is slated to join Bob Costas, Keith Olbermann, Dan Patrick, and Tiki Barber(notes), all who will be returning to "FNIA."

NBC Sports boss Dick Ebersol has scheduled a conference call Wednesday where he likely will introduce Dungy, who also coached Tampa Bay (1996-2001), as the newest cast member. Sources speculated Rodney Harrison(notes), the former Patriots defensive back, will also join the "FNIA" team.

Source: New York Daily NewsNew Window

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  1. J-$ Pimpson
    1. Posted by J-$ Pimpson Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:06 am EDT

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    First Go Dungy!!!!!!! Class act.
  2. GRIFF
    2. Posted by GRIFF Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:10 am EDT

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    I love Tony D. He is low key, but understands the players and the game. Why no more Bus?
  3. First L
    3. Posted by First L Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:13 am EDT

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    Got to be better than Bummer E.; C. Collinsworthless , John is surely going to be missed .
  4. Nick M
    4. Posted by Nick M Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:15 am EDT

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    Are you kidding me? You are gona keep tiki barber over Jerome Bettis?! Tiki is the most horrible football analyst out there! I hate that man. His eye brows, him smiling at every single thing plus he doesn't know crap about football. Thats why as soon as he left the Giants won a superbowl. He's a horrible analyst and a worst football player. I hope you enjoy visiting the bathroom at the football hall of fame because the only way your seeing yourself in it is through a mens room mirror you loser.
  5. muttenus
    5. Posted by muttenus Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:53 am EDT

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    He has the tempermant of a door knob. He might know the game but he'll put people to sleep. Horrible choice
  6. Drey W
    6. Posted by Drey W Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:18 am EDT

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    Damn with you Nick M.. . Tiki or Bettis? is horse manure lol.... Bettis should have stayed
  7. EFFUMUP
    7. Posted by EFFUMUP Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:26 am EDT

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    WOW , Dungy , a man of tremendous faith in Jesus Chirst , cohorting with an athiestic liberal blowhard like Olberman........ money is the root of all evil !!!!!
  8. Wilfork wont spoon
    8. Posted by Wilfork wont spoon Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:28 am EDT

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    Sad to hear about Rodney.....He'll be missed
  9. Patriots R Cheaters
    9. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:30 am EDT

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    Good...and so long Bettis. He's boring, just agrees with and repeats what the others say.
  10. William S S
    10. Posted by William S S Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:32 am EDT

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    Great to hear, a class act on and off the field. A great defensive mind. And more importantly--someone who will bring a great view as a player and a successful coach (like cowher) who can give great input into gameplans.
  11. FairlyHonestBob
    11. Posted by FairlyHonestBob Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:03 am EDT

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    I don't know PRC, Dungy may make Bettis look exciting. He has the football knowledge, but his delivery may re define monotone.
  12. muttenus
    12. Posted by muttenus Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:28 am EDT

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    NBC is going to give Tony Dungy decorative pillows when he's on
  13. mondo
    13. Posted by mondo Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:10 pm EDT

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    Olberman should go ! I will watch with the sound off until that a$$ if gone !
  14. Vaffanculo
    14. Posted by Vaffanculo Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:16 pm EDT

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    Olbermann still around??? I would have thought Obama would have crapped him out after the election.
  15. John
    15. Posted by John Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:46 pm EDT

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    DUNGY is the best coach ever! We miss him... GO COLTS
  16. TPOD
    16. Posted by TPOD Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:56 pm EDT

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    EFFUMUP, are you sure the Bible allows posting on the Net? Better check again.
  17. TPOD
    17. Posted by TPOD Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:56 pm EDT

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    EFFUMUP, are you sure the Bible allows posting on the Net? Better check again.
  18. Nick Nayme
    18. Posted by Nick Nayme Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:07 pm EDT

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    Rodney Harrison and Tony Dungy ? What a pair !
    That's more exciting than Marvin and Tony !
  19. TPOD
    19. Posted by TPOD Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:18 pm EDT

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    muttenus, wonder if Dungy will refuse to sit on a pink or purple chair.
  20. AndrewJ
    20. Posted by AndrewJ Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:19 pm EDT

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    Dungy is a good coach but has 0 charisma. Who does NBC not hire?
  21. sportsnut888
    21. Posted by sportsnut888 Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:46 pm EDT

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    Interesting hire, as Dungy gives me the impression as a great football mind, but the first impression is that he doesn't have the personality to be on-screen. Maybe the skill will develop and he can find a niche on screen.
  22. Oliver Klosov
    22. Posted by Oliver Klosov Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:15 pm EDT

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    Dung is a classy as they come, but I agree that I just can't see him on camera like that - he just seems so uncomfortable... add in Chucky on Mon Nights and Collinsworth just going on and on about zippy... the NFL is better to watch with the sound off...
  23. Nick Nayme
    23. Posted by Nick Nayme Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    Dung, Olive ?
  24. joe cool
    24. Posted by joe cool Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    Well he's a bible thumper, and doesn't believe in replay, so find another place for your lips people.
  25. Steve B
    25. Posted by Steve B Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    How is this a rumor?
    Yahoo does it again!!

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