Making history....long overdue...in the NFL.....

What a way to start the year! As Barack initiates his trek for the '08 presidency, more ground breaking steps have been taken in the racially sensitive and sometimes unjust arena of professional football. This was all surmised by the poise and leadership exhibited by Tony Dungy of the Colts and Lovie Smith of the Bears, as they guided their teams to conference championships ...next stop..the SuperBowl in Miami on Feb 4th. Isn't so sweet that the first time a Black coach has reached the Superbowl will feature two from each sideline? Oh, how sweet it is.

...but it doesn't stop there.....

A day later, the coveted franchise of Pittsburgh (Steelers) announced the hiring of Mike Tomlin as head coach, following the immortals Cowher and Knoll. His arrival is receiving much criticism and surprise as he beat out internal candidate Russ Grimm, whom has a more experienced resume.


So, with the success demonstrated on Sunday by Dungy & Smith and the trust that the Rooneys (Pittsburgh ownership) has bestowed upon Tomlin, what does this all mean?

Does it imply that Blacks in leadership is now getting its just exposure and opportunity?

Will this open doors for others?

Is the attitude of America changing?

Absolutely, Absolutely and Not just yet!

I salute the accomplishments of these three individuals and my support to the other Black coaches in all sporting arenas is extended. I truly hope that this will be a catalyst of more doors to be cracked....however, still staying realistic and humble that it will still take us to KICK the door open!