NFL History : 2 Black coaches reach the top!!!

[blessedhands80]

Be my guest!  You've done well grasshopper. 

Yes, sir.

I got my Colts gear on right now. (I work in a place that's full of Saints fans so I'm stepping around rather quietly.)

When I realize that there would be two black coaches at the SuperBowl, I got so excited. 

GO Colts!! But, if they lose, GO Colts!! eerrr I mean, bears.

SJon, any thoughts on Parcells retiring?

My brother-in-law is a Saints fan.(expected from somebody who is from Louisana) he was sick during and after the game. I could not torment  him enough yesterday.

[DBG2k5]

My brother-in-law is a Saints fan.(expected from somebody who is from Louisana) he was sick during and after the game. I could not torment  him enough yesterday.

I know.  That game was rather horrible to say the least.  You couldn't even blame the weather.  They really forgot how to play football.

[Furious Styles]

I believe that the Rooney Rule has been great for the NFL. The college ranks are the most pathetic of all these corporate giants to me. Lovie Smith came up under Tony Dungy. Tony really paved the way for the modern black NFL coach. He has done it with a class that surpasses most people's understanding and personal drive. The Rooney rule doesn't give anyone a job or meets a quota. It  gives lesser considered Black coaches an opportunity to impress owners (hiring authorities) around the NFL. Lovie Smith benefited from this rule. Otherwise we may not of ever heard of him.

I hope the media trumpets this accomplishment to the masses because people who discount the value of affirmative action and diversity needs another inoqulation to their lies. Conservative media's need to champion the rights of people who experience "reverse discrimination" is comical to say the least. That's an oxymoron if I haven't heard one. Tony and Lovie have acknowledged the mantle on their careers but with grace they have handled their success properly. For that I respect the two very much... It's great to see history been made by such class individuals.

furious

[sjonathan02]

I believe that the Rooney Rule has been great for the NFL. The college ranks are the most pathetic of all these corporate giants to me. Lovie Smith came up under Tony Dungy. Tony really paved the way for the modern black NFL coach. He has done it with a class that surpasses most people's understanding and personal drive. The Rooney rule doesn't give anyone a job or meets a quota. It  gives lesser considered Black coaches an opportunity to impress owners (hiring authorities) around the NFL. Lovie Smith benefited from this rule. Otherwise we may not of ever heard of him.

I hope the media trumpets this accomplishment to the masses because people who discount the value of affirmative action and diversity needs another inoqulation to their lies. Conservative media's need to champion the rights of people who experience "reverse discrimination" is comical to say the least. That's an oxymoron if I haven't heard one. Tony and Lovie have acknowledged the mantle on their careers but with grace they have handled their success properly. For that I respect the two very much... It's great to see history been made by such class individuals.

furious

*poof, The Grammar Wizard enters*





What in the world is THAT?!?!? 


Are you one of those brothers who tries to use big words, but have NO idea what they mean? Like Omar Epps in "The Program'? 


Did you, perhaps, mean inoculation ?

I told you, you're going to need a really good editor for your book! 

*poof, The Grammar Wizard exits*

[iamworship2006]

*poof, The Grammar Wizard enters*





What in the world is THAT?!?!? 


Are you one of those brothers who tries to use big words, but have NO idea what they mean? Like Omar Epps in "The Program'? 


Did you, perhaps, mean inoculation ?

I told you, you're going to need a really good editor for your book! 

*poof, The Grammar Wizard exits*

ha I was just saying the same thing I was like... Hmm I gotta ske him what that words means????

Awe Furious he gotcha!!! LOL

[BigFoot_BigThumb]

Im going for the underdogs or should I say the underBears...

So do you think they're gonna do a remake of "The Superbowl Shuffle" this year?

[sjonathan02]

So do you think they're gonna do a remake of "The Superbowl Shuffle" this year?

[musiqisme26]

i cant wait until the color of someones skin is not mentioned for anything and we recognized a human being as just being the better person.

[saxandkeys]

I believe that the Rooney Rule has been great for the NFL. The college ranks are the most pathetic of all these corporate giants to me. Lovie Smith came up under Tony Dungy. Tony really paved the way for the modern black NFL coach. He has done it with a class that surpasses most people's understanding and personal drive. The Rooney rule doesn't give anyone a job or meets a quota. It  gives lesser considered Black coaches an opportunity to impress owners (hiring authorities) around the NFL. Lovie Smith benefited from this rule. Otherwise we may not of ever heard of him.

I hope the media trumpets this accomplishment to the masses because people who discount the value of affirmative action and diversity needs another inoqulation to their lies. Conservative media's need to champion the rights of people who experience "reverse discrimination" is comical to say the least. That's an oxymoron if I haven't heard one. Tony and Lovie have acknowledged the mantle on their careers but with grace they have handled their success properly. For that I respect the two very much... It's great to see history been made by such class individuals.

furious

As is usually the case, the SPIRIT of the rule is wonderful.....but the IMPLEMENTATION of the rule is flawed to the point of almost being comical.

................EXAMPLE:  How many times can (or will) Art Shell  accept token interviews for open positions????   

That loophole is embarrassing to the SPIRIT of the rule!!!............................just an opinion.

[Furious Styles]

Sjon,

Ha Ha Ha!! For the record I do know what inoculation means. Sometimes I'm a horrible speller. For the record every word that I use I know the meaning of sir...lol Inoculation simply means to produce a medicine that fights a disease. My words are timely due to my beliefs of Racisim being a sickness. So I am not the prison character from In living color either. (Damon Wayans)

Sax I did catch the earlier post of How long have you been a black coach. In 1988 Doug Williams was asked how long have you been a black quarterback?. Not how long you been a quarterback but a black one. Hilarious.. The Rooney Rule isn't perfect but it is a means of changing things. The sad part is in 2007 Race still matters. Dr. Cornel West was right. This weekend can shatter the barriers in the NFL for candidates who wouldn't in otherwise be considered for jobs.

[sjonathan02]

Sjon,

Ha Ha Ha!! For the record I do know what inoculation means. Sometimes I'm a horrible speller. For the record every word that I use I know the meaning of sir...lol Inoculation simply means to produce a medicine that fights a disease. My words are timely due to my beliefs of Racisim being a sickness. So I am not the prison character from In living color either. (Damon Wayans)

Sax I did catch the earlier post of How long have you been a black coach. In 1988 Doug Williams was asked how long have you been a black quarterback?. Not how long you been a quarterback but a black one. Hilarious.. The Rooney Rule isn't perfect but it is a means of changing things. The sad part is in 2007 Race still matters. Dr. Cornel West was right. This weekend can shatter the barriers in the NFL for candidates who wouldn't in otherwise be considered for jobs.

Uh, that would be NEXT weekend, oh "great-follower-of-football" !   

[iamworship2006]

i cant wait until the color of someones skin is not mentioned for anything and we recognized a human being as just being the better person.

well said to say you gonna have to wait because that......willnever happen

[Furious Styles]

Sjon do you miss anything? lol

[sjonathan02]

Sjon do you miss anything? lol

It's the teacher in me, dude. But, I do miss on occassion. 

[Doubles22]

This is why I love reading just about anything that sjonathan has posted. 

*poof, The Grammar Wizard enters*





What in the world is THAT?!?!? 


Are you one of those brothers who tries to use big words, but have NO idea what they mean? Like Omar Epps in "The Program'? 


Did you, perhaps, mean inoculation ?

I told you, you're going to need a really good editor for your book! 

*poof, The Grammar Wizard exits*

Grammar Wizard is related to Cynical Man isn't he?

[sjonathan02]

This is why I love reading just about anything that sjonathan has posted. 

Grammar Wizard is related to Cynical Man isn't he?

And you KNOW this, MAN!!!