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70Chip · 01-31-2007, 02:11 PM

Why would Goodell urge Rooney to hire a minority? How to say this. There is not a current shortage of African-American head coaches as far as I can tell. Also, Rooney came up with the rule that requires that teams interview minority coaches, in fact it is known as the "Rooney Rule" so it's not like we're talking about Marge Schott here.

Most likely what happened is that Goodell or someone in his office mentioned Tomlin to the Steelers in passing and he then dazzled them in his interview. It sucks for Grimm. He has patiently waited his turn while turning down offers from other teams. He should get the hell out of there. I think the Steelers will be in for an extended period of losing.

01-31-2007, 02:11 PM	#6
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 54 Posts: 3,048	Re: Grimm and Steelers had Verbal Agreement (rumor) Why would Goodell urge Rooney to hire a minority? How to say this. There is not a current shortage of African-American head coaches as far as I can tell. Also, Rooney came up with the rule that requires that teams interview minority coaches, in fact it is known as the "Rooney Rule" so it's not like we're talking about Marge Schott here. Most likely what happened is that Goodell or someone in his office mentioned Tomlin to the Steelers in passing and he then dazzled them in his interview. It sucks for Grimm. He has patiently waited his turn while turning down offers from other teams. He should get the hell out of there. I think the Steelers will be in for an extended period of losing. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven