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Can We Improve The Rooney Rule?

Written by: Jason Jackson Kirk Morrison Tommie Smith
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  • Jason & Kirk discuss Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd receiving racist messages from fans following an incident during a game when Boyd pushed his coach on the sidelines. The guys talk about the professional way Boyd handled both his on the field actions and how he handled the messages from fans. Fans really feel they can say anything to anyone when they are messaging via the internet. Discussion turns to the Rooney Rule and if it is working well or if teams are just checking a box during their coaching search. Finally, the guys end by praising the latest members of Baseball's Hall of Fame including Ichiro, Billy Wagner & CC Sabathia.

    Dr. Tommie Smith - Olympic Gold Medalist, Activist

    Tommie, along with Basketball Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller, & 6x All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire, were honored this past week in Memphis with the annual Sports Legacy Award by the National Civil Rights Museum. Tommie talks about the importance of moving forward & the need for young folks to get involved to continue the push forward in the fight for justice and equality. Tommie talks about Dr. King's legacy & what it meant to him. Tommie shares his memories of the Civil Rights movement during his teenage years and early 20s.

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