2007-01-22 16:43:27 · 6 answers · asked by soco 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I'm tired of it already, and there are 13 more days to go, I'm sure it will be mentioned ad nauseum between now and the game.
Who cares? I don't.
2007-01-22 16:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by West Coaster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand how it is positive to point out that these are the first two African American coaches to lead their teams to the Superbowl.
There are and have been black coaches in the league before. Are they trying to say that these were the first two smart enough to lead their team?
I don't get the positives of promoting it.
2007-01-23 01:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by bucksbeat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a marketing gimmick. It's always something. If the Saints had won, the hype would be the hurricane stricken team overcoming the odds.
Labeling the game with a theme draws more viewers. More viewers generate more money.
Don't get bent out of shape over it. These two coaches did a good job and deserve the accolades that they get, regardless of their race.
2007-01-23 01:33:07 · answer #3 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because racism is alive and well in America. one of the common myths that floats around is that Black people are dumb, and good only at feats of physical strength. To be a coach and manage and motivate a team to win, takes intellect! Creating strategies that win football games takes intellect! And Blacks with brains that do positive things are seldom celebrated in the American media.
2007-01-23 00:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's a big step for the nfl and it makes history.
but when the color of their skin is no longer news, then we know how far the league has come.
2007-01-23 00:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't get it either. makes no sense to me. who cares what color the coach is? they do keep harping on it, don't they?
2007-01-23 00:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by notmyrealname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋