NFL looking to expand 'Rooney Rule' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-21-2009, 01:28 AM

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — NFL teams looking to hire general managers may soon be required to interview at least one minority candidate.

Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday the league's owners discussed expanding the Rooney Rule — which already applies to coaching openings — during the final session of their two-day meetings in South Florida.

No vote was taken, though Goodell indicated the change could be made soon.

The Rooney Rule is named for Steelers owner Dan Rooney, who was not at the meeting and will meet later with Goodell on the proposed change.

The Steelers owner is at "ambassador school," Goodell said. Rooney, a lifelong Republican, was picked by President Barack Obama earlier this year to be U.S. ambassador to Ireland.

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James · 05-21-2009, 01:13 PM

TVFactFan · 05-22-2009, 12:24 AM

Always thought this was a stupid A$$ rule

Brian Damage · 05-22-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

Always thought this was a stupid A$$ rule

You're right, it is a stupid ass rule!

TVFactFan · 05-22-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

You're right, it is a stupid ass rule!

I would feel silly trying to market myself knowing that I'm only there because of my race-lol It wouldn' even feel like a real interview

Brian Damage · 05-22-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

I would feel silly trying to market myself knowing that I'm only there because of my race-lol It wouldn' even feel like a real interview

exactly!

05-21-2009, 01:28 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	NFL looking to expand 'Rooney Rule' FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — NFL teams looking to hire general managers may soon be required to interview at least one minority candidate. Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday the league's owners discussed expanding the Rooney Rule — which already applies to coaching openings — during the final session of their two-day meetings in South Florida. No vote was taken, though Goodell indicated the change could be made soon. The Rooney Rule is named for Steelers owner Dan Rooney, who was not at the meeting and will meet later with Goodell on the proposed change. The Steelers owner is at "ambassador school," Goodell said. Rooney, a lifelong Republican, was picked by President Barack Obama earlier this year to be U.S. ambassador to Ireland. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...0Vd1wD98A3H7O0
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05-22-2009, 12:24 AM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,130	Always thought this was a stupid A$$ rule