Sports Survey

[mikeyruler]

I am a college student doing research on race relations involved in sport. I would greatly appreciate the response of some passionate sports fans to the following survey. Thank you in advance for any and all help you can give me. Respond by putting the number of question and then your answer. Feel free to elaborate on any question as you feel fit.
1. Gender: Male Female
2. Ethnicity: Caucasian African American Hispanic/Latino Asian Multiracial Other Prefer Not to Answer
3. Age: <20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50+
4. How big of a sports fan would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being high)
5. Have you, personally, been discriminated against while involved in sports? Yes No
6. Where is discrimination on the basis of race seen in sports?(check all that apply) __Playing Opportunities __Coaching __Front Office Opportunities __Segregated Conditions __Other __There is no discrimination
7. Do you believe there to be a reason why African Americans seem to dominate the sports of basketball and football? If so, why?
8. List as many racial stereotypes in sports that you can think of?
9. Have you heard of the term “stacking”? Yes No
10. To what extent do you agree with the statement that many division 1 colleges are abusing promising, young athletes as a means of generating revenue and disregarding their academic obligations?(10 being A lot, 1 being not at all)
11. Is it harder for a minority coach to get a job than it is for a white head coach? Yes No
12. Do you believe the “Rooney Rule”, that requires teams in the NFL to interview a minority head coaching candidate when it searches for a new head coach, accomplishes its purpose of increasing diversity in head coaching? Yes No
13. Do you have any comments regarding racism and sports?

[catman]

I am a college student doing research on race relations involved in sport. I would greatly appreciate the response of some passionate sports fans to the following survey. Thank you in advance for any and all help you can give me. Respond by putting the number of question and then your answer. Feel free to elaborate on any question as you feel fit.
1. Gender: Male
2. Ethnicity: Caucasian
3. Age: 50+
4. How big of a sports fan would you rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 -- 10
5. Have you, personally, been discriminated against while involved in sports? No
6. Where is discrimination on the basis of race seen in sports?(check all that apply) Coaching , Front Office Opportunities
7. Do you believe there to be a reason why African Americans seem to dominate the sports of basketball and football? If so, why? Other than their natural ability, not really.
8. List as many racial stereotypes in sports that you can think of? Black QB's aren't as good as Whites, White people can't play basketball.
9. Have you heard of the term “stacking”? No
10. To what extent do you agree with the statement that many division 1 colleges are abusing promising, young athletes as a means of generating revenue and disregarding their academic obligations? 6
11. Is it harder for a minority coach to get a job than it is for a white head coach? I think it is. Given the same ability, it appears the White coach will get the job over the Black coach.
12. Do you believe the “Rooney Rule”, that requires teams in the NFL to interview a minority head coaching candidate when it searches for a new head coach, accomplishes its purpose of increasing diversity in head coaching? No, it does give the appearance of doing so, however.
13. Do you have any comments regarding racism and sports -- None further.

[tobynosker]

SURVEY SAYS....

1. Gender: Male

2. Ethnicity: Caucasian

3. Age: 20-30

4. How big of a sports fan would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being high): 8

5. Have you, personally, been discriminated against while involved in sports?: I am not entirely sure what we mean by "discriminated against while involved in sports," but if we are talking about race issues, then no.

6. Where is discrimination on the basis of race seen in sports?: Front Office Opportunities

7. Do you believe there to be a reason why African Americans seem to dominate the sports of basketball and football? If so, why?: "The streets is a short stop/Either you're slinging rock or you got a wicked jump shot." - The Notorious B.I.G. - - Actually, I would be pretty hardpressed to give you an answer to why sports are dominated primarily by minorities.

8. List as many racial stereotypes in sports that you can think of?: Successful white athletes in sports have a stronger work-ethic and a higher intellect than their minority counterparts, while succesful black athletes are only successful based upon God-gifted natural ability. Oh yeah, and white men can't jump!

9. Have you heard of the term “stacking”?: Like, cup stacking? If not, I am going to say no.

10. To what extent do you agree with the statement that many division 1 colleges are abusing promising, young athletes as a means of generating revenue and disregarding their academic obligations? (10 being A lot, 1 being not at all): I would say a "6".

11. Is it harder for a minority coach to get a job than it is for a white head coach?: Yes.

12. Do you believe the “Rooney Rule”, that requires teams in the NFL to interview a minority head coaching candidate when it searches for a new head coach, accomplishes its purpose of increasing diversity in head coaching?: No.

13. Do you have any comments regarding racism and sports?: No. I just like surveys!

[da12ken]

1. Gender: Male

2. Ethnicity: Asian

3. Age: 20-30

4. How big of a sports fan would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10: 9

5. Have you, personally, been discriminated against while involved in sports? No

6. Where is discrimination on the basis of race seen in sports?_x_Coaching _x_Front Office Opportunities

7. Do you believe there to be a reason why African Americans seem to dominate the sports of basketball and football? If so, why?

8. List as many racial stereotypes in sports that you can think of?
White people can't jump, blacks are faster and stronger

9. Have you heard of the term “stacking”? No

10. To what extent do you agree with the statement that many division 1 colleges are abusing promising, young athletes as a means of generating revenue and disregarding their academic obligations? 7

11. Is it harder for a minority coach to get a job than it is for a white head coach? Yes

12. Do you believe the “Rooney Rule”, that requires teams in the NFL to interview a minority head coaching candidate when it searches for a new head coach, accomplishes its purpose of increasing diversity in head coaching? No

13. Do you have any comments regarding racism and sports?
Get the best players and coaches for the games, regardless of race.

[mikeyruler]

Thanks for your responses guys

[buckeyefan78]

1. Gender: Male

2. Ethnicity: Caucasian

3. Age: 40 to 50

4. Sports Fan: 8

5. Personally discriminated against in sports: Yes

6. Where is the discrimination on the basis of race seen in sports: All

7. Why African Americans seem to dominate basketball and football: Bi-product of institutional racism, sexism, and classism created by a capitalistic society.

8. List as many racial stereotypes in sports you can think of: NONE

9. Heard of "stacking?": YES

10. Many D-I colleges are abusing promising, young athletes as a means of generating revenue while disregarding academics: 0

11. Is it harder for a minority coach to get a job than a white coach? Not exclusively

12. Effectiveness of Rooney Rule: No

13. Comments: While racism exists on many levels, classism can be just as large as a factor in the process.

[tobynosker]

I did some quick, sloppy research and couldn't find what "stacking" means?

Anyone that feels like letting me know, go ahead and...

...I guess, let me know!

Thanks.

[Alex]

1. Gender: Male
2. Ethnicity: Caucasian
3. Age: Under 20
4. How big of a sports fan would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being high): 10
5. Have you, personally, been discriminated against while involved in sports? Yes but not racially
6. Where is discrimination on the basis of race seen in sports?(check all that apply) __x_Playing Opportunities __x_Coaching __Front Office Opportunities __Segregated Conditions __Other __There is no discrimination
7. Do you believe there to be a reason why African Americans seem to dominate the sports of basketball and football? If so, why? That's just how it is. And they don't dominate football like they do basketball. Basketball is a primarily city game and because there are so many black people live in urban environments, they're going to play it more than whites in suburbia.
8. List as many racial stereotypes in sports that you can think of? Black people are faster and can jump higher.
9. Have you heard of the term “stacking”? No
10. To what extent do you agree with the statement that many division 1 colleges are abusing promising, young athletes as a means of generating revenue and disregarding their academic obligations?(10 being A lot, 1 being not at all): 2
11. Is it harder for a minority coach to get a job than it is for a white head coach? Yes
12. Do you believe the “Rooney Rule”, that requires teams in the NFL to interview a minority head coaching candidate when it searches for a new head coach, accomplishes its purpose of increasing diversity in head coaching? No
13. Do you have any comments regarding racism and sports? Nah

[Billy D]

1. Gender: Male
2. Ethnicity: Caucasian
3. Age: 20-30
4. How big of a sports fan would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being high) 8
5. Have you, personally, been discriminated against while involved in sports? No-- I assume you mean racial discrimination. I've been discriminated against for my lack of talent only
6. Where is discrimination on the basis of race seen in sports?(check all that apply) X Front Office Opportunities X Other-- Fan adoration, noting that Steve Nash and Brian Urlacher are a bit more popular than they would be if Black
7. Do you believe there to be a reason why African Americans seem to dominate the sports of basketball and football? If so, why? Genetics in both cases, culture/background for basketball. Nothing to be ashamed of/proud of/angry about
8. List as many racial stereotypes in sports that you can think of? The big one is White guys are "gritty" and Black guys make "athletic plays". This always gets my attention on hustle plays and the commentators' reactions to them. For instance, when Eckstein/Renteria make diving plays at SS or beat out grounders. Or when Garrard/Carr scramble for first downs. There's often no difference in the play-- not always, but often-- and the White guy is called "gritty" while the Black guy is just using that "athleticism" again. Others: Whiteys can't jump, Black players aren't smart, Blacks can't be effective QBs (hopefully a dead idea now), Blacks in coaching/front office positions are there due solely to affirmative action, White guys are on the ends of NBA benches to appeal to White audiences (I believe this after watching the reaction to Pat Burke vs. Marcus Banks at the last Suns game... both scrubs, but only one gets the crowd reaction), Latin Americans are quick, Blacks can't play hockey or race cars unless they're sellouts, Black athletes are universally "playas" with the ladies while White athletes have only a few bad apples in this area, Black QBs are "athletic" "running QBs" even if their name is Daunte or Byron (who are about as athletic as Drew at this point), and Black college coaches are only hired to exploit their race for recruiting purposes but not because they are great coaches.
9. Have you heard of the term “stacking”? No, unless it has to do with pancakes or checkers
10. To what extent do you agree with the statement that many division 1 colleges are abusing promising, young athletes as a means of generating revenue and disregarding their academic obligations?(10 being A lot, 1 being not at all) 2-- I wouldn't call it "abuse" since most everyone seems to know the game... but it is definitely "using the system"
11. Is it harder for a minority coach to get a job than it is for a white head coach? Yes. In some cases it's probably racism-- owners and GMs hire who they're comfy with, possibly meaning same culture (and in turn, race). In many cases it's a desire for experienced coaches-- an ongoing circle.
12. Do you believe the “Rooney Rule”, that requires teams in the NFL to interview a minority head coaching candidate when it searches for a new head coach, accomplishes its purpose of increasing diversity in head coaching? Yes. Maybe not creating "equality" but definitely "increasing diversity". It's an appropriate way to do so-- it doesn't force anyone to hire anybody
13. Do you have any comments regarding racism and sports? It's not often an honest discussion. That's sort of okay because it's a sensitive subject in today's age.

[mikeyruler]

stacking is the process of placing minority players in positions on the field so that they have a minimal effect on the outcome of the game. It used to be very common, but is not so much any more. Now it is less subtle. For example, quarterbacks used to be primarily white until randall cunningham, warren moon, and rodny peete. Pitchers are mostly white and outfielders are mostly black. Pitching and quarterback are the most important positions on the field at any time because they touch the ball every time, so by keeping minorities out of these positions they have a minimal effect on the game.

[bama4256]

1. Gender: Male
2. Ethnicity: Caucasian
3. Age: 50
4. How big of a sports fan would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10-10
5. Have you, personally, been discriminated against while involved in sports? No

6. Where is discrimination on the basis of race seen in sports?(check all that apply) _x_Playing Opportunities __Coaching _x_Front Office Opportunities __Segregated Conditions __Other __There is no discrimination

7. Do you believe there to be a reason why African Americans seem to dominate the sports of basketball and football? I believe blacks are more athletic.

8. List as many racial stereotypes in sports that you can think of? really don't think about it.

9. Have you heard of the term “stacking”? No
10. To what extent do you agree with the statement that many division 1 colleges are abusing promising, young athletes as a means of generating revenue and disregarding their academic obligations?(8)

11. Is it harder for a minority coach to get a job than it is for a white head coach? Yes

12. Do you believe the “Rooney Rule”, that requires teams in the NFL to interview a minority head coaching candidate when it searches for a new head coach, accomplishes its purpose of increasing diversity in head coaching? I'm against the Rooney rule.

13. Do you have any comments regarding racism and sports?-Yea let the best man play black or white or Chinese.