Rooney Rule founders agree with Goodell but point to shortage of offensive coaches
Two original founders of the NFL's Rooney Rule told ESPN they agree with commissioner Roger Goodell that the league's efforts ...
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Rooney Rule Founders Rip Into NFL Before Super Bowl as Patriots’ Mike Vrabel & Bears’ Ben Johnson Hiring in Question
It takes a lot of time to build a legacy—even Rome was not built in a day. The post Rooney Rule Founders Rip Into NFL Before ...
The NFL Is Removing ‘End Racism’ From End Zones. What That Move Means
One way to end racism is to choose love. However, to end injustices, we have to name them, and address them with action. The ...
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The Rooney Rule works, but pipeline adjustments are needed, founders say
In his pre-Super Bowl news conference this week in New Orleans, Goodell said the league remained committed to the Rooney Rule, not because it is a "trend" but because it is "the right thing" to ...
The illusion of equal opportunity for minority NFL coaches
The firings of two Black NFL coaches at the end of the 2024 season touched off widespread debate on whether minority coaches ...
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Roger Goodell Says Rooney Rule Isn’t Going Anywhere
Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 3, 2025 Despite negative publicity, Goodell believes the Rooney Rule is still an effective process for hiring candidates. The Rooney Rule, which was created ...
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NFL Commissioner Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity in Amid DEI Rollbacks
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed the league's commitment to diversity initiatives despite growing opposition.
Cleveland Harris, N.F.L. Coach Who Pushed for Diversity, Dies at 79
An assistant coach for 33 years, he never fulfilled his dream of becoming a head coach, a rarity for a Black man. But he ...