Justin Dungy and Waiting on God's Timing
Justin talks football and his faith journey.
April 16, 2024
Justin Dungy is going back to Indianapolis to play football in a city where his dad, Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy, led the Colts to a Super Bowl championship 16 years ago.
Justin's decision to attend Butler University was inspired by his faith in Jesus Christ.
In the latest episode of Faith On The Field, Justin explained his college choice. "Obviously, when you first think of Butler University, you think of their Final Four in basketball. But, what really helped me make that decision is knowing that I have family there, and they also have a great Athletes in Action program on campus so just really going to a place where I could develop more as a player and just being around people, strong-minded people, Christ-like people to help grow my faith more over the next four years is really what helped me make that decision," Justin told host Rob Maaddi.
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Justin played wide receiver and cornerback at Carrollwood Day High School in Tampa, Fla. He plans to focus on defense at the next level.
"(I) just really believe not just me as a player, but the whole Butler football program has the potential to change the way people look at it and really change it to an athletic powerhouse," Justin said. "Not just basketball, but coach (Mike) Uremovich and the his whole coaching staff is great, and I believe that they have the tools to help me take that extra step as a football player."
Justin wasn't heavily recruited as a senior and there was a point where he thought his football career was over but his faith in God never wavered and his patience and hard work were rewarded.
"I would say these last couple of months are where I've been the strongest (in my faith)," Justin said. "I wasn't getting recruited and I thought my days of football were over. I went to my mom after we lost and I started crying. I told her it's over, I have nothing going for me. When I started getting offers, that's where it just like hit me, where my mom was telling me: 'God has a plan for you. It's all going to work out.' And just seeing God's plan for me come together just told me that. But it's unimaginable what he can do. A couple days ago, I wasn't going anywhere, and now I can pick from a bunch of schools that really want me. And it's just a dream I've been having since a kid. God makes it happen. Just have to stay committed."