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Diversity Today in the NFL and the Dallas Cowboys

Reid Hanson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:00:42 +0000

Topics such as sports, football, and the Cowboys are easy to have with almost anyone. Even if you vehemently disagree on major issues it’s enjoyable to have these conversations with perfect strangers. But when the topic of race is broached, people tend to act quite differently. Some will grow defensive, others aggressive, and still others may shut up completely. No matter who you are it’s a topic that will stir some amount of emotion. In 2013 race in sports is an important issue for the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys themselves, and fans everywhere. While the conversation and the inevitable disagreements feel uncomfortable, they are still an important part of the process and necessary for the betterment of the NFL.

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Jerry Jones May Seek Rooney Rule Exemption

Josh Sanchez — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:28:31 +0000

In 2003, the NFL established the Rooney Rule which requires NFL teams to interview at least one minority coach for vacant head coaching and front-office positions. The rule states:

Once the season is concluded, the head coaching position must be considered open and the club must fill the position in accordance with the interviewing guidelines. No club may make a commitment to a coach retained during the season that extends beyond the end of the club’s playing season. Any contract that seeks to make such a commitment will not be approved. This in no way prevents a club from ultimately hiring the interim coach on a full-time basis after fulfilling the interview process requirements.

However, it seems that Jerry Jones has other plans…

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