2007-01-21 18:56:55 · 12 answers · asked by andyt 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
All the black people I know are very proud to be black. When a black person does something no other black person has done why not talk about it when it a good thing. If it were a bad thing it would be all over the media. These two coaches could open doors for many young black people out there and give kids somone to look up to. Just because there are a lot of black people in football does not mean that discrimination does not still exist.
2007-01-21 20:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by holtindyfan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
History in making at No. XLI
Two black head coaches headline matchup between Bears, Colts.
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two good friends who happen to be NFL coaches are already front-and-center in this Super Bowl, and kickoff is still two weeks away.
Lovie Smith became the first black head coach to make it all the way to the NFL’s marquee game Sunday when his Chicago Bears won the NFC championship.
About four hours later, his pal and mentor, Tony Dungy, joined him there when his Indianapolis Colts took the AFC title.
For the first time in the big game’s 41-year history not one, but two black head coaches will be on the sidelines.
‘‘It means a lot,’’ Dungy said after a 38-34 victory over the New England Patriots. ‘‘I’m very proud to represent African-American coaches.’’
Las Vegas oddsmakers installed Indianapolis as a one-touchdown favorite in Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4 at Miami’s Dolphin Stadium.
Smith earned his trip when the Bears (15-3) beat the New Orleans Saints 39-14.
‘‘I’ll feel even better to be the first black coach to hold up the world championship trophy,’’ Smith said.
It won’t be easy, though, especially the way Peyton Manning and the Colts (15-4) are playing.
Manning has been dogged for years by critics who said his greatness was diminished by the fact he couldn’t win a big game. After leading his team back from an 18-point deficit, the Colts quarterback finally has the chance - on football’s biggest stage.
‘‘It sounds good,’’ a beaming Manning said. ‘‘It really does.’’
2007-01-22 04:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Daddy of 2 boys 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is a big step for African American head coaches in the NFL, who even just a decade or so ago did not exist. That being said the NFL (and all entertainment for that matter) always looks to the most compelling storyline. Since New Orleans did not make it we will hear this a great deal for a couple of weeks. Nothing wrong with some diversity.
2007-01-22 03:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by madriach 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't get it at all. Seems like a lot of people are pretty surprised about it. They're surprised that two black head coaches made it to the Super Bowl! How sad is that? I never even thought about. I just kind of assumed that the best man won and all that.
2007-01-22 17:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't care that they are black. The fact that they are great coaches leading their teams to the Super Bowl should be enough. America is so damn worried about lifting up people for insignificant reasons!
Let's just give them the proper respect as NFL coaches and NOT for their race or the color of their skin.
2007-01-22 04:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by wolf n dolphin beals 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I believe its totally blown outta proportions. These are two very skilled coaches going to the superbowl because they earned it.. DROP THE WHOLE BLACK AND WHIT ****!!! I hate rasicst but at the same time I think this push to get blacks more involved in the front office is just ridiculous. If there qualified they'll get the job if not they dont, but now since theres such a push a white guy w/ higher credentials gets passed over for a black guy w/ less capability because if they pass him it might be rasicst. That's not right at all!!! GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-22 03:39:04 · answer #6 · answered by sportsfreak61787 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yea, and the same jerks hyping this non-sense are likely to vote for Barack Hussein Obama for President, just because we haven't had a black one!
God help us all!
2007-01-22 05:12:27 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because black people used to suffer a lot of discrimination in the NFL. Look at Warren Moon, he had to go to Edmonton to prove that a black man was capable of being a QB.
2007-01-22 03:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The media always has to make a story out of something
2007-01-22 06:38:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First time it has happened and I think it's great. Maybe it will open up more opportunities for more black coaches.
2007-01-22 03:03:03 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋