Forward Progress

All NFL show today as the guys discuss the league's decision to expand the Rooney Rule; react to Deshaun Watson's introductory press conference in Cleveland and a chat on the progress of the NFL Inspire Change Initiative.

Jason and Kirk discuss the NCPA's complaint against D1 schools; NFL Inspire Change Initiative featuring players Kenny Clark & Byron Jones and an update on Brittney Griner situation in Russia.

Jason & Kirk discuss Colin Kaepernick's attempt to return to the NFL; Southern Heritage Classic's lawsuit against an HBCU and the SWAC; Mark Davis' efforts running the Las Vegas Aces; and a visit from the NBA's President of League Operations, Byron Spruell who discusses an exciting diverse basketball operations program!

Jason and Kirk discuss Lamar Jackson's comments on racial bias in the NFL; the Brittany Griner situation and a visit from the Boston Celtics VP of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Allison Feaster!

Jason and Kirk discuss Art Briles not accepting the offensive coordinator position at Grambling; the BIG 10 making plans to visit Civil Rights sites and the NY Liberty franchise being fined for taking chartered flights.

Amin Elhassan fills in for Kirk this week and he and Jason discuss the Steelers hiring Brian Flores to an assistant head coaching position; the NBA's program to pipeline young women and people of colors into operational roles with the league; The University of Maryland making history in their athletic department and a visit from the President of Anomaly Sports Group, Luke Fedlam!

Jason and Kirk discuss Super Bowl 56; give flowers to Erin Jackson; Black History Month Spotlight on the New York Renaissance and a visit from Jackson State University's Rob Jay as he shares some big HBCU News!

Jason & Kirk continue to monitor the lack of African American hires at the head coaching position in the NFL; Kirk speaks to three legends of football, Franco Harris, Marlin Briscoe and Warren Moon; and the guys discuss the legacy of Lucy Diggs Slowe.

Jason & Kirk react to Brian Flores' lawsuit, Carmelo Anthony being taunted in Philadelphia, 'Money' Mayweather at the Daytona 500 and our Black History Month Spotlight on Emlen Tunnell!

Jason and Kirk react to professional hockey's initiatives to combat racism and accelerate inclusion within the sport. They also react to the comments of a former NFL player turned Senate candidate who feels sports have been unpatriotic, and a visit from Fellonte Misher, co-founder of 'In The Streets'.