Jesse Jackson: Not enough black coaches
February 28, 2007
The lack of black head coaches in college football was lamented in powerful language Wednesday by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, NCAA president Myles Brand and congressmen from both parties. “When African-American coaches do well, we’re delighted,” Jackson told a House subcommittee. “Only the ignorant are surprised.” Amid the strong words, however, the solution might come in a subtle threat uttered near…
