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WhoDat!656 03-31-2012 04:49 PM

Race, the Rooney Rule and the Saints coaching search
 
The Saints wouldn't need to interview a minority candidate if they promoted from within, but they would if they hired Parcells, and could do so without leaving the building; new receivers coach Henry Ellard qualifies.

Race, the Rooney Rule and the Saints coaching search

skymike 04-02-2012 06:54 PM

Stupid rule.
Do I really give a sh** what color my coach's skin is?
If you can make my Saints win, you can be polka-dotted for all I
care.

When will we ever get over this race garbage? \

that said, for me, I want Parcells... any other interview is pure tokenism.
If Parcells was purple, he'd still be my pick.

saintsfan1976 04-02-2012 09:04 PM

If racism isn't at the forefront of popular issues then people like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would run out of money.

Euphoria 04-02-2012 09:32 PM

Black isn't the only minority...

QBREES9 04-02-2012 10:59 PM

The SAINTS better start playing by the rules.

Tobias-Reiper 04-03-2012 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QBREES9 (Post 394552)
The SAINTS better start playing by the rules.

Two observations:

1. show me what part of the Rooney Rule says anything about interim head coaches being hired while the actual head coach is serving a suspension and there is every indication he's coming back after the suspension is over.

2. the "rules" are being enacted by Goddell as we go along, and interpreted by Goddell in a very non-uniform manner.

TheOak 04-03-2012 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QBREES9 (Post 394552)
The SAINTS better start playing by the rules.

Violating the rule and paying the fine is how "part" of the rule works ;-)

BIGEASY504 04-03-2012 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skymike (Post 394493)
Stupid rule.
Do I really give a sh** what color my coach's skin is?
If you can make my Saints win, you can be polka-dotted for all I
care.

When will we ever get over this race garbage? \

that said, for me, I want Parcells... any other interview is pure tokenism.
If Parcells was purple, he'd still be my pick.

This is an unprecedented moment so unprecedented actions are required. Searching for a new coach yes the Rooney Rule should apply but a coach serving a suspension no, you holding it down until the suspension is no more. I too want Parcells. Sean is the offspring of the Tuna so consistency is needed not a new hire that’s interim. Sometimes common sense needs to prevail

RaginCajun83 04-03-2012 09:21 AM

If Chewbacca could lead the Saints to the Superbowl, then I'd be all for it.

Yes the Saints need to be as squeaky clean as possible until all this "bounty" hysteria bull chip dies down, all Loomis needs to do is give Ellard a token interview and badda bing badda boom Saints hire Parcells and the Saints once again tell Roger to stick it

fan3dan 04-03-2012 10:53 AM

How can you play by the rules when the person enforcing the rules does not understand the rules himself or know from one minute to the next how he wants to enforce them.

Rugby Saint II 04-03-2012 11:07 AM

Herm Edwards never accomplished squat. Al he's known for is one saying "you play the game to win". Such insight.:roll:
He's a crappy analyst or announcer or coaching adviser or what ever he's supposed to be. He needs to just go away.

NOS2SB 04-03-2012 11:55 AM

We need to make a "sum cum from sum yung guy" rule and get an asian head coach in the NFL.

saintsfan1976 04-03-2012 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Euphoria (Post 394526)
Black isn't the only minority...

No **** Sherlock. But I'm sure no one is up in arms over whether a Hispanic or Asian or Indian coach being interviewed...

saintsfan1976 04-03-2012 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 394631)
Herm Edwards never accomplished squat. Al he's known for is one saying "you play the game to win". Such insight.:roll:
He's a crappy analyst or announcer or coaching adviser or what ever he's supposed to be. He needs to just go away.

He actually does a lot for youth football players and rookies coming into the league. Kinda nice that he shares such blunt, insightful stories to help the kids understand.

skymike 04-04-2012 06:43 AM

its a stupid rule thats purely about liability.

play the game, tell em what they want to hear,
and hire Parcells.

Hell, hook up Parcells with Michael Jackson's plastic surgeon, and ask
the NFL what color they want the next coach to be.

If he can lose weight, he can change races.

SaintsBro 04-04-2012 09:24 AM

The Saints should hire Parcells to dry the footballs with a towel during OTAs, or as water boy, then "promote him from within." That way it's not a Rooney Rule violation and no need for a minority interview. Then watch the steam emerge from Goodell's ears.


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