Diversity Rule Goes to CollegeA version of the minority-interviewing rule that was the catalyst for the NFL to diversify its head coaching ranks has been adopted by major college football. February 8, 2008 Diversity Group 'Happy' with Coach Hiring CycleOfficials with the diversity group that has worked with the NFL to improve minority hiring said they’re pleased with this year’s hiring cycle for coaches, even though it might not result in minority candidates being hired for head coaching jobs. February 2, 2008 Leveling the Playing FieldDeep in record books documenting J.J. Redick’s scoring averages and the 1938 Iron Dukes’ box scores rests a conspicuous absence of fact. Duke has never employed a black head coach in any sport. For all of its record-breaking achievements, the athletics department with perhaps the foremost national reputation has a stark lack of diversity at the top of its programs. December 7, 2007 Division I-A Tackles Minority HiringThe nation’s major college athletics directors are drawing up new guidelines they say should improve college football’s dismal minority hiring record – their answer to the NFL’s Rooney Rule. October 3, 2007 |
