Quote:The Rooney rule applies to ball racial minorites. I agree it is stupid.

 

The Rooney rule is flawed but it is the best option we have, otherwise many minority coaches wouldn't even get an interview. It's fine to ignore color, but don't be completely drawn out of reality. There are many well qualified people, who simply never get a chance. Part of it is race, the other is just not being in the right circles to get the opportunity. Let's not pretend like we live in a society where there are truly equal opportunities. Heck Jacksonville had issues just 40 years ago with recruiting black firefighters. They simply didn't want to bring any in.  

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