The True Origins of the Rooney Rule: Part 2

Published: Feb. 12, 2021, 10 a.m.

In last week’s episode, Karen Given reported on the origins of the Rooney Rule. A rule meant to increase diversity at the head coaching position, which subsequently was extended to front-office positions. If you haven’t heard that episode, we recommend that you go back and take a listen. In today’s episode, we delve into whether or not the rule created 18 years ago works, and whether or not its intent is actually having the impact everyone had hoped for. We continue our story with reporter Karen Given.