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There has been much screaming and gnashing of teeth over the hiring of Jeff Saturday as the interim HC of the Colts. There have been complaints regarding the fact that he's not black, or at least because no one who was black was given an interview or seemingly considered. There have been complaints because he's never been a coordinator or even an assistant in the NFL or even College.
I dont understand why the job of NFL HC is seen as some sort of barometer of racial or social equality. There are only 32 of these jobs on the planet. Other than President is there a smaller job field in the US? There are more Senators, Governors, CEO's, etc. The NBA only has 30 HC spots so there's that I guess, but to the point it's a ridiculously small community so the racial/ethnic makeup seems to a degree irrelevant. Also, whoever is getting hired by the owner of the team has to mesh with that owner. Whether you like Irsay or not I find it hard to believe he's a racist. 2 of the 5 coaches he's hired have been black men.
But here's the biggest thing for me. What coach who is a serious candidate for a HC job wants the Interim job in the first place? There have been 42 interim HC's since 2000. 10 have gotten the full time job the next year, and with the exception of Jason Garrett none lasted very long. It's not like you're taking over a SB contender in Indy this year. Saturday will be lucky to win 2 or 3 of their remaining games, and it's very unlikely he's the HC next year and that's not necessarily an indictment of his coaching acumen. They are just a bad team.
Part of me wants the Colts to run the table and win a SB, just to throw it in the face of guys like Bill Cowher (who is the former HC of my Steelers) who's stance on this is ridiculous. Last I checked Bill doesn't have a broadcasting degree, or a degree in journalism, but he was fine with taking a high paying job to talk on TV. He didnt start as a local broadcaster either, went right to the top of the food chain. Why does he get to cut in front of all the broadcasters who worked their ass off in the trenches for years?
In the end Saturday will likely coach 8 games, have a losing record, and will not be the HC of the Colts next year so Im not sure what all the crying is about.
I dont understand why the job of NFL HC is seen as some sort of barometer of racial or social equality. There are only 32 of these jobs on the planet. Other than President is there a smaller job field in the US? There are more Senators, Governors, CEO's, etc. The NBA only has 30 HC spots so there's that I guess, but to the point it's a ridiculously small community so the racial/ethnic makeup seems to a degree irrelevant. Also, whoever is getting hired by the owner of the team has to mesh with that owner. Whether you like Irsay or not I find it hard to believe he's a racist. 2 of the 5 coaches he's hired have been black men.
But here's the biggest thing for me. What coach who is a serious candidate for a HC job wants the Interim job in the first place? There have been 42 interim HC's since 2000. 10 have gotten the full time job the next year, and with the exception of Jason Garrett none lasted very long. It's not like you're taking over a SB contender in Indy this year. Saturday will be lucky to win 2 or 3 of their remaining games, and it's very unlikely he's the HC next year and that's not necessarily an indictment of his coaching acumen. They are just a bad team.
Part of me wants the Colts to run the table and win a SB, just to throw it in the face of guys like Bill Cowher (who is the former HC of my Steelers) who's stance on this is ridiculous. Last I checked Bill doesn't have a broadcasting degree, or a degree in journalism, but he was fine with taking a high paying job to talk on TV. He didnt start as a local broadcaster either, went right to the top of the food chain. Why does he get to cut in front of all the broadcasters who worked their ass off in the trenches for years?
In the end Saturday will likely coach 8 games, have a losing record, and will not be the HC of the Colts next year so Im not sure what all the crying is about.
