coach saying that just doesn't make sense.

I grew up in the 70-80's and don't recall anyone saying that, even to my friend who was black I didn't say that.

Right or wrong saying that word is just stupid unless you are black or minority as for some reason they aren't held to the same standard as white people kids are.

Just like black people can say a lot of slurs etc. to whites and nothing happens. Total double standard, which sucks, but I would prefer the black community get the same treatment as the white people and not say those things.

Now if a black person says it to another black person, that is between them if you ask me.