Same with the New England Patriots with the hiring of Jerod Mayo. Furthermore, MSN reports that eight teams have never hired a man of color and three more have not hired one since the 1990s.

Oakland (12-2) will play Houston (12-2) in the Class 6A state championship game Saturday at 6 p.m. CT at Chattanooga's Finley Stadium. The Patriots are seeking their fourth consecutive state title and ...