14 Quotes by Cyrus Mehri

The teams could try to individually justify their decisions, but if you look at it collectively, you can't help but reach the conclusion there's a double standard. Because for every person that was hired, there was a minority candidate as strong, if not stronger, that was overlooked. Things would normally even out over time a little bit, but the fact that it was 0 for 8 raises some concern.

Back in 2002, the evidence showed there was a double standard. The evidence of the 2005 hiring cycle still shows a double standard.

There's been progress on that front, but I think that's where the process needs to be going forward. We think there needs to be a redoubled effort in the front office.

The black coaching candidates were at least as strong, if not stronger, than those who were selected. Each team could say what their justifications were, but. . . it still shows that there's an uphill battle for African-American coaches.

If you look at the first list and compare it to the second list, you'll see that the black coaching candidates were at least as strong, if not stronger, than those who were selected.