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Braindead gobbledygook from sports reporters about diversity in coaching
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:52 pm
Today I was listening to sports radio when a short segment from a CBS sports reporter was aired in which a white reporter was again bemoaning the fact that there were 'so few' black head coaches in the college ranks. This same reporter called the whole system a 'good ole boy network' and said it was 'pathetic' that only 15 out of 126 coaches were black (his numbers).
Some critical analysis:
- The number he presented is basically in line with the percentage of the US population that is black (13.1% est in 2012). Why should the coaching numbers be skewed?
- Black athletes are over represented as a percentage of athletes when compared to their percentage of the US population. Why are no reporters complaining about the under-representation of whites?
- If certain races are considered 'better' at jumping and running, could other races possibly be better at mental tasks?
Just stuff to ponder. The beat goes on.
Some critical analysis:
- The number he presented is basically in line with the percentage of the US population that is black (13.1% est in 2012). Why should the coaching numbers be skewed?
- Black athletes are over represented as a percentage of athletes when compared to their percentage of the US population. Why are no reporters complaining about the under-representation of whites?
- If certain races are considered 'better' at jumping and running, could other races possibly be better at mental tasks?
Just stuff to ponder. The beat goes on.
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Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:55 pm to weagle99
I've seen no Hispanic head coaches in the college nor NFL ranks. I say ?the Hispanic community should riot from this blatant racism.
This is sarcasm for all you dumb nuts out there
This is sarcasm for all you dumb nuts out there
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:58 pm to weagle99
Can we just sticky one black coaches/Rooney Rule thread?
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:59 pm to weagle99
Nope... not going here
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:01 pm to QJenk
Ron Rivera
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:03 pm to weagle99
Something else to consider if that for most head coaches it takes awhile to get to the point of a HC position, especially at a major FBS school. Mark Stoops (UK) got his first collegiate gig in the 90s and he's from a known coaching family with strong ties. He's just now a HC at 47. Joker Phillips started coaching in '90 (he's 50 now) and didn't land his HC spot until 2010 at 46.
We're seeing more diversity among position coaches and OC/DC then we have but it's going to take time for those guys to move up into HC positions IMO.
We're seeing more diversity among position coaches and OC/DC then we have but it's going to take time for those guys to move up into HC positions IMO.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:03 pm to Kcrad
quote:
Ron Rivera
Was about to post this.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:03 pm to weagle99
not your best effort
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:10 pm to SpartyGator
Like I said, just some things to consider.
I'm not advocating denying anyone, just would like to see decisions made on ability alone with regards to coaching, playing, etc.
I'm not advocating denying anyone, just would like to see decisions made on ability alone with regards to coaching, playing, etc.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:16 pm to Kcrad
quote:
Ronaldo Rivera
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:17 pm to weagle99
It's really a stupid argument.
Would you give your 16 year old keys to a Ferrari?
Would you give Moby Dick to a kindergarten student?
Why would you just give a person a HC job because of their color?
If the person has proven their worth, has a vision that aligns with the higher ups then and only does he deserve the job.
Race should have nothing to do with it. Gender should though. No women in football. Period.
Would you give your 16 year old keys to a Ferrari?
Would you give Moby Dick to a kindergarten student?
Why would you just give a person a HC job because of their color?
If the person has proven their worth, has a vision that aligns with the higher ups then and only does he deserve the job.
Race should have nothing to do with it. Gender should though. No women in football. Period.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:36 pm to weagle99
To be fair, almost every coach is a former player. Considering how many players are black compared to white, it is kind of strange for there to be so few black head coaches and so many white.
Although many of those black players do not come from good high schools, and probably are not as educated as a suburban white kid who plays in college. But still..
Although many of those black players do not come from good high schools, and probably are not as educated as a suburban white kid who plays in college. But still..
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:04 pm to PrimeTime Money
quote:in college. Many go into coaching after college because they have no chance at making the pros.
To be fair, almost every coach is a former player
Takes a long time to make it up the ranks. What's the % of black assistant coaches 20-30 years ago?
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