Jeff Saturday

Interim coaching hires are not subject to the Rooney Rule but Colts criticized for selecting Jeff Saturday, who has no college or pro experience.

It’s something that we’re following the Rooney Rule to a tee, and I really look forward to the interview process at the end of the season.” At the end of the season, there will be a full process of reviewing a permanent head coach, which we will have an interview process for. The club would have to fulfill the rule before hiring a full-time coach.” A decision Irsay, of course, has the final say over. “Tony Dungy, being in the Hall of Fame as the first African-American coach, and being followed by Jim Caldwell,” Irsay said. “It does apply after the conclusion of the team’s season.