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“It’s so important to recognize that the pieces are in place to show that there’s a double standard.”

He has become a key source for reporters who are examining the potential ramifications of the Flores lawsuit, including ESPN, SkyNews, USA Today, BBC and CNN.

Below are some key takeaways:

Incontrovertible Evidence

In an interview with, an ESPN platform on the intersection of race and sports, Professor Duru highlighted the strength of this lawsuit and its potential to right the wrongs in NFL hiring practices.

“This is a very strong complaint, and I think it is a watershed moment,” said Duru,Ěý“The underlying facts and statistics that the complaint brings to light have been there. The complaint points out that white coaches have longer tenures than Black coaches. That after winning seasons, Black coaches are much more likely to be fired than white coaches. That Black coaches have a harder time getting a second job than white coaches. [The] allegedly incontrovertible evidence that the league’s equal opportunity initiatives are being circumvented. All of those factors are out there and are articulated. There was a sense of all of that in the atmosphere.”

Professor Duru also addressed Flores’ allegations of bribery to lose games., he said “the suggestion goes a step further and implies that he was expendable.”

This Lawsuit Will Change the League

In an interview with, Professor Duru expressed his surprise over Flores’ willingness to potentially sacrifice his career in the NFL and the political ramifications of such a lawsuit.

“I wasn’t sure that someone would be willing to stand up as a plaintiff,” he said, “It would take someone willing to see beyond the NFL.”

Nothing forces the hands of NFL leadership and owners quite like a lawsuit. Brian Flores is hoping for systemic change in hiring practices long outdated and ignored.

Professor Duru’s additional media appearances can be found here:

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