All the black people I know are very proud to be black. When a black person does something no other black person has done why not talk about it when it a good thing. If it were a bad thing it would be all over the media. These two coaches could open doors for many young black people out there and give kids somone to look up to. Just because there are a lot of black people in football does not mean that discrimination does not still exist.

First time it has happened and I think it's great. Maybe it will open up more opportunities for more black coaches.

Because black people used to suffer a lot of discrimination in the NFL. Look at Warren Moon, he had to go to Edmonton to prove that a black man was capable of being a QB.

first time, no concern

It's history in the making.

Honestly I believe its totally blown outta proportions. These are two very skilled coaches going to the superbowl because they earned it.. DROP THE WHOLE BLACK AND WHIT ****!!! I hate rasicst but at the same time I think this push to get blacks more involved in the front office is just ridiculous. If there qualified they'll get the job if not they dont, but now since theres such a push a white guy w/ higher credentials gets passed over for a black guy w/ less capability because if they pass him it might be rasicst. That's not right at all!!! GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is a big step for African American head coaches in the NFL, who even just a decade or so ago did not exist. That being said the NFL (and all entertainment for that matter) always looks to the most compelling storyline. Since New Orleans did not make it we will hear this a great deal for a couple of weeks. Nothing wrong with some diversity.

I personally don't care that they are black. The fact that they are great coaches leading their teams to the Super Bowl should be enough. America is so damn worried about lifting up people for insignificant reasons!
Let's just give them the proper respect as NFL coaches and NOT for their race or the color of their skin.

History in making at No. XLI
Two black head coaches headline matchup between Bears, Colts.
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two good friends who happen to be NFL coaches are already front-and-center in this Super Bowl, and kickoff is still two weeks away.

Lovie Smith became the first black head coach to make it all the way to the NFL鈥檚 marquee game Sunday when his Chicago Bears won the NFC championship.

About four hours later, his pal and mentor, Tony Dungy, joined him there when his Indianapolis Colts took the AFC title.

For the first time in the big game鈥檚 41-year history not one, but two black head coaches will be on the sidelines.

鈥樷€業t means a lot,鈥欌€?Dungy said after a 38-34 victory over the New England Patriots. 鈥樷€業鈥檓 very proud to represent African-American coaches.鈥欌€?br>
Las Vegas oddsmakers installed Indianapolis as a one-touchdown favorite in Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4 at Miami鈥檚 Dolphin Stadium.

Smith earned his trip when the Bears (15-3) beat the New Orleans Saints 39-14.

鈥樷€業鈥檒l feel even better to be the first black coach to hold up the world championship trophy,鈥欌€?Smith said.

It won鈥檛 be easy, though, especially the way Peyton Manning and the Colts (15-4) are playing.

Manning has been dogged for years by critics who said his greatness was diminished by the fact he couldn鈥檛 win a big game. After leading his team back from an 18-point deficit, the Colts quarterback finally has the chance - on football鈥檚 biggest stage.

鈥樷€業t sounds good,鈥欌€?a beaming Manning said. 鈥樷€業t really does.鈥欌€?/div>

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