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Dungy to Headline Super Bowl Breakfast

Tony Dungy is one of the most respected head coaches in the NFL. The guy exemplifies professionalism, sportsmanship and class. The nation?s heart went to Dungy as a result of what happened to the Colts in last week?s playoff game against the Steelers. Once again Dungy had his dreams shattered by another team in the playoffs. However, life must go on. Being the class act that he is Dungy has agreed to headline the 19th annual, NFL sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast telecast, airing live, in its entirety, February 4 exclusively on the Sky Angel nationwide.

The annual breakfast, a premier event of Super Bowl week, draws crowds of close to 2,000 and provides a platform for high-profile sports personalities to share their faith in a way that is relevant to today`s culture. Also appearing will be NFL? Hall of Famers Anthony Munoz and Lem Barney, Detroit Lions stars Jason Hanson and Robert Porcher, and other NFL? notables. Award-winning Gospel music artist Vickie Winans will also perform.

"Whether they have it in a church with a large group or in their home with a small group, we`d love for them to share it with people who don`t normally attend church," said Athletes in Action spokeswoman Terry Bortz. "It`s just a great opportunity to get the (Gospel) message across".