Resignation Raises Issue of Minorities in Coaching
Mississippi State Coach Sylvester Croom resigned on Saturday, ending his tenure as the only African-American head football coach in Southeastern Conference history.
The number of African-American coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision has dwindled to three among the 119 teams, the fewest since 1993. There are 10 open jobs, which means the number of African-American coaches could grow before the start of next season. But the issue looms large over the sport.
“This is a serious issue on the athletic landscape,” said Floyd Keith, the executive director of the Black Coaches’ Association. “Any rational person has to be offended.”
nytimes.com
11/30/08
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