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Article: Diversity finally gets its due at Super Bowl

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February 4, 2007
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MIAMI -- In a Super Bowl of coaching "firsts," Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith have spent the week leading up to Super Bowl XLI breaking barriers.

The first African-American coaches in a Super Bowl? Check. Dungy's Indianapolis Colts face Smith's Chicago Bears today at 6:25 p.m. at Dolphin Stadium.

First time opposing Super Bowl coaches have taken a picture together with the Lombardi Trophy? Check. Occured Friday morning right after Smith and Dungy conducted their final news conferences.

First time both Super Bowl coaches proudly promoted the fact that you don't have to yell at your players to be successful? Check. Dungy and Smith treat their players with respect, disdaining the traditional ...

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