Sherman's Rant!

Most either love him or hate him. If you're on his team or a fan of his team, you love him. If you're an opponent or a fan of another team you probably dislike him. One things certain: He embraces the attention.

Richard Sherman has been getting all the attention this week and deservedly so after a post-game interview in which he verbally attacked opposing player Michael Crabtree (Post-game intverview). Most are criticizing him for his selfish actions after his team captured the NFC Championship. Instead of praising the team after winning one of the biggest games in Seattle's history (Just the second time in franchise history the Seahawks are going to the Superbowl), Sherman placed all the attention on himself with his distinctive interview/words. But is this really surprising from a player who trash talks every opposing player and claims he's the best at his position in the league? I can't say that it is, and better yet he always seems to back up his words with his play.

As I first watched the interview, I thought it was completely classless. Yes he made a great and impressive play, but no need to brash another opponent for attention. Let the action speak for itself. I immediately thought "there is no way I'm rooting for the Seahawks after that interview, Go Broncos". But was it really that bad? I'm beginning to realize that there's something I loved about Sherman's actions -- His PASSION!

As I continued to replay the interview, I realized the desire that Sherman exemplified. Most of that interview was probably adrenaline (and the fact that Crabtree pushed him in the face after Sherman tried to tell him "hell of a game" and shake his hand), but he reaffirmed why I love the game of football. The emotions, the toughness, the sacrifice that teams have to endure over the course of the season is tremendous. And when a season comes down to a final play, that final moment is going to be special. On Sunday, Sherman seized the moment and let it be known to Crabtree and the rest of the televised audience.

There are so many thoughts (good or bad) we can take away from his actions. For me, its quite simple: Whatever profession I get into in the future, I hope I can resemble the same passion and dedication that Richard Sherman brings to the field every Sunday!

Whether you love him or hate him, Richard Sherman brings excitement and passion to the game.