Sherman is most recently famous for his post game “rant” directly after the Seahawks won the NFC Championship, in which he had an amazing corner of the end zone stop against Michael Crabtree. Sherman said to the sideline reporter, “I’m the best corner in the league. Don’t put me up against no sorry receiver like Crabtree.” Understand Sherman is known for his high spirited taunts at his opposition, mostly harmless, but ultimately, not always a show of great sportsmanship.
Hmmmm, so is this the type of guy we want our boys looking up to as they open their boxes of Madden 15 this fall? Probably yes, but understand the whole picture.
If you take a look at the history of one Richard Sherman, you will learn he was an all star athlete in high school football and track, and was his high school salutatorian. He went to Stanford, where he not only played football but also ran track. Not many college athletes care to submit to more than the sport they are committed to, let alone excel. Sherman did both. He is a hard working athlete, smart, and yes, not to be denied. Do his “in your face” tactics make some of us uncomfortable – sure. How do we handle this with our young athletes? Simple. Son, when you are on your way to the Super Bowl AND had the winning play, say all you want . Until then, study hard, work hard, and not a peep. Congrats Richard. Let's hope the video game lives up to the cover.
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