Tony Dungy is a man of class, integrity, strength, and leadership. Which is why it was so difficult for me to read the criticism he received all but a few weeks ago.

At least this time, I can't really blame the media. I really didn't here much anti-Dungy talk out of them. What concerned me was the opinions some of our own Colts nation had about him. To put it out there right away, this is in no way referring to anyone on Bleacher Report. I'm new here and yet to read a negative Tony Dungy article.

I'm talking about people I know, and many people on the Internet. Many on the Colts message board (which I quietly lurk and read) had some pretty negative things to say about this man. Many felt that his lack of displaying emotion somehow meant that he didn't care enough or wasn't passionate.

Trust me, Coach Dungy is as passionate as they come. I do not understand why so many people feel it is necessary to scream and yell to convey passion. Dungy exhibits a "quiet strength" that I've seen out of him since he became the Colts' head coach.

Before Dungy, you certainly wouldn't be able to say that the Indianapolis Colts were consistent with having reliable head coaches. No offense to any former Indianapolis coach, I'm not attacking anyone here. My point simply is that Tony Dungy brought a stability to Indianapolis and he helped the organization utilize their talent.

Other negative remarks I heard was that because he's so religious, he does not care that much about football. These Dungy-attackers used his calm facial expressions during losing games as their evidence.

Let me tell you something, you can be religious and passionate about football all at the same time. Just because he wrote a "non-football" book does not mean that he has any less passion for football then any other head coach in the NFL.

Now that Indianapolis beat New England and Pittsburgh, all of a sudden Tony Dungy isn't such a bad guy. I would hope that fans be a little more patient and fair before they rush to judge in the future. Keep in mind, Tony Dungy's record in Indianapolis is 85-32, including a World Championship.

Not too bad for a man who coaches with his mind rather then his mouth.