Examining Equity and Opportunity in NFL Coaching Searches

About this episode

Ken Shropshire discusses the NFL's history of racial equity in hiring and the implications of Brian Flores' lawsuit on future coaching opportunities.

Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Prof. of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, examines the NFL’s history of racial equity in hiring, assess the successes and shortcomings of the Rooney Rule, and explore how Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit could influence the future of coaching opportunities and hiring practices across the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Ken Shropshire

Topics covered

• NFL coaching
• racial equity
• Rooney Rule
• discrimination lawsuit
• hiring practices

Keywords

• NFL
• coaching searches
• racial equity
• Rooney Rule
• discrimination
• hiring practices
• Brian Flores

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Organizations: Wharton School, 76 Capital

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