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rez · Jan 22, 2007, 11:25 am

I am sure those who watch the NFL know that for the first time two black head coaches are in the super bowl. In my opinion,I see no great significance in this event, other then a fresh story for the media to sell.

Should I be impressed and excited? Why should we consider this an abnormal event?

**Jack** · Jan 22, 2007, 11:26 am

Nah. When two women NFL coaches get into the Super Bowl, that will be a story. :)

rez · Jan 23, 2007, 01:59 pm

Sheesh, I guess none of the old timers on volconvo watch football.

RickSp · Jan 23, 2007, 02:20 pm

I think that it is encouraging that it is essentially a non-event. To paraphrase Martin Luther King, "I dream of the day when our coaches are not judged by the color of their skin but by their win/loss record". We may be close to that day now.

PatrickHenry · Jan 23, 2007, 02:38 pm

I remember when there were no black QBs...

rez · Jan 23, 2007, 07:42 pm

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Quote by: RickSp

I think that it is encouraging that it is essentially a non-event. To paraphrase Martin Luther King, "I dream of the day when our coaches are not judged by the color of their skin but by their win/loss record". We may be close to that day now.

hahaha

GHook93 · Jan 26, 2007, 04:03 pm

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Quote by: rez

I am sure those who watch the NFL know that for the first time two black head coaches are in the super bowl. In my opinion,I see no great significance in this event, other then a fresh story for the media to sell.

Should I be impressed and excited? Why should we consider this an abnormal event?

Doesn't matter either way.

Da Bears fifty tree
Da Colts 0

BBBBBEEEEEEAAAAARRRRRSSSSS!!!!!!!!

brien · Jan 31, 2007, 11:50 am

The fact that there are two African American coaches involved in the Superbowl is no more significant that two Caucasian coaches. This is simply media madness. I can't wait for the first Asian American coach.

PH wrote:

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I remember when there were no black QBs...

I too, and the first Superbowl as well. Man are we getting old Pat. The fact that the African Americans are well represented in many sports today is a far cry from the 1950's. It was a long racially charged road, but it is a better world in organized sports today.

sdbest · Feb 6, 2007, 07:53 pm

Two gay head coaches, now that's a story.

Regards
S.

Jan 22, 2007, 11:25 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
rez technê Posts: 2,398	Two black head coaches in the superbowl I am sure those who watch the NFL know that for the first time two black head coaches are in the super bowl. In my opinion,I see no great significance in this event, other then a fresh story for the media to sell. Should I be impressed and excited? Why should we consider this an abnormal event? I'm the thought that never crossed my mind.

Jan 22, 2007, 11:26 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,869	Nah. When two women NFL coaches get into the Super Bowl, that will be a story. :) The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Jan 23, 2007, 01:59 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
rez technê Posts: 2,398	Sheesh, I guess none of the old timers on volconvo watch football. I'm the thought that never crossed my mind.

Jan 23, 2007, 02:20 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
RickSp Volcanic Erupter Posts: 9,491	I think that it is encouraging that it is essentially a non-event. To paraphrase Martin Luther King, "I dream of the day when our coaches are not judged by the color of their skin but by their win/loss record". We may be close to that day now. Rick "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis

Jan 23, 2007, 02:38 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,437	I remember when there were no black QBs... "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams

Feb 6, 2007, 07:53 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
sdbest No prisoners! Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 921	Two gay head coaches, now that's a story. Regards S. -- Stephen Best http://www.stephenbest.ca