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Modifying the Rooney Rule
Posted on 12/31/13 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 12/31/13 at 5:18 pm
There is a thread about the virtues or lack theroff in regards to the Rooney Rule over on the CC board but i know a lot of people don't go over there very often so I though I would bring it here and get some thoughts.
My position is this: I think the Rooney Rule should really be in place for entry or 2nd level coaching positions. The main reason you have fewer minority head coaches is because you also have fewer minority coordinators and so forth. The hard part is just breaking onto a staff in the first place. Once you;re there you will get promoted if you can help the team win.
I don't think anyone is saying "i'm not going to hire this guy because he's black", but the decision makers do tend to hire people that most mirror their background, which statistically favors a white candidate. A Rooney Rule for those entry level jobs would give minorities the opportunity to break in and once in they will rise or fall on their own merit.
My position is this: I think the Rooney Rule should really be in place for entry or 2nd level coaching positions. The main reason you have fewer minority head coaches is because you also have fewer minority coordinators and so forth. The hard part is just breaking onto a staff in the first place. Once you;re there you will get promoted if you can help the team win.
I don't think anyone is saying "i'm not going to hire this guy because he's black", but the decision makers do tend to hire people that most mirror their background, which statistically favors a white candidate. A Rooney Rule for those entry level jobs would give minorities the opportunity to break in and once in they will rise or fall on their own merit.
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Posted on 12/31/13 at 5:20 pm to Draconian Sanctions
There are black position coaches and coordinators everywhere.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 5:22 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Posted on 12/31/13 at 5:23 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Well that and a little bit of patience...from all parties.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 8:25 pm to Sophandros
Get rid of the rule. Black people will never be happy and that's all there is to it.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 8:25 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Following the Tea Party/Libertarian/Wingnut position, the NFL is a private entity and the membership creates the rules. If the membership of the NFL decides they don't need or want the Rooney Rule, they will change it.
I, for one, think it has been a positive force in the NFL.
I, for one, think it has been a positive force in the NFL.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 8:31 pm to LuckySo-n-So
quote:
If the membership of the NFL decides they don't need or want the Rooney Rule, they will change it.
well no shite. i'm just spitballing here for the sake of discussion.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 8:31 pm to Draconian Sanctions
I think we should judge people not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character
Posted on 12/31/13 at 8:51 pm to Marciano1
It's not for just black people idiot.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 8:55 pm to Draconian Sanctions
quote:this this this!
but the decision makers do tend to hire people that most mirror their background, which statistically favors a white candidate
quote:How about too hip hop?
I don't think anyone is saying "i'm not going to hire this guy because he's black
Posted on 12/31/13 at 8:56 pm to Marciano1
quote:Yea, this post isn't racist at all LOL.
Get rid of the rule. Black people will never be happy and that's all there is to it.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:11 pm to Pepband13
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It's not for just black people idiot.
Right.....but do you ever hear complaints over the lack of Hispanic coaches? No.
That rule is to get black coaches. Just like the constant complaining a few years ago over the lack of black QBs.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:12 pm to shel311
quote:
Yea, this post isn't racist at all LOL.
Not racist....just the truth.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:27 pm to Marciano1
The rule is for minorities period. The complaints were also by white people who knew some black coaches had the qualifications. The rule is to open the door for interviews not demand hiring. Make sure you iron your butt hurt sheet tonight.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:30 pm to Pepband13
The frick it isn't...that's exactly what it's for. How can you even say that??
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:30 pm to Pepband13
Why aren't there any women coaches in the NFL?
Every single coach in the league, head coaches and assistants, is a male. Really NFL? You're trying to tell us that there is not one qualified female coach out there?
I believe the NFL should institute a "Poony Rule" requiring all NFL teams to interview a woman for all coaching vacancies.
Every single coach in the league, head coaches and assistants, is a male. Really NFL? You're trying to tell us that there is not one qualified female coach out there?
I believe the NFL should institute a "Poony Rule" requiring all NFL teams to interview a woman for all coaching vacancies.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:35 pm to Dark Tiger
I suggest you do some research. Then again I know yo wont.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:37 pm to Pepband13
quote:
The rule is for minorities period. The complaints were also by white people who knew some black coaches had the qualifications. The rule is to open the door for interviews not demand hiring. Make sure you iron your butt hurt sheet tonight.
Why am I butt hurt? The rule isn't "working" and I despise the rule.
I'm thrilled
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:37 pm to Pepband13
Okay buddy - who is it for then? Words on paper don't mean shite - the rule can state "minority" all day long, but in the end it means blacks...stop denying it.
Posted on 12/31/13 at 9:41 pm to Pepband13
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It's not for just black people idiot.
Keep telling yourself that.
tomlin was quoted as the only remaining minority coach by NFL Sirius
Ron Rivera FTW
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