10 Reasons Why Richard Sherman Rocks

A look at the All-Pro baller behind the rant.

Richard Sherman Backs Up All That Talk - The self-claimed “best cornerback” in the game Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahhawks took trash talking to another level when he ranted about Michael Crabtree of the 49ers. Sherman’s emotionally charged bash fest sparked a series of racist tweets as onlookers claimed he was “ignorant” or a “jungle monkey.” BET.com thinks he rocks and here’s 10 reason why. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Richard Sherman Backs Up All That Talk - The self-claimed “best cornerback” in the game Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahhawks took trash talking to another level when he ranted about Michael Crabtree of the 49ers. Sherman’s emotionally charged bash fest sparked a series of racist tweets as onlookers claimed he was “ignorant” or a “jungle monkey.” BET.com thinks he rocks and here’s 10 reason why. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Game Clincher - Say what you want about Richard Sherman’s postgame interview, it was that same instinct, energy and passion that got the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. With 22 seconds left in NFC Championship game Sherman deflected Colin Kaepernick’s pass intended for Michael Crabtree in the end zone. The ball was intercepted by Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith and sealed Seattle’s win over the Niners.(Photo: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Game Clincher - Say what you want about Richard Sherman’s postgame interview, it was that same instinct, energy and passion that got the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. With 22 seconds left in NFC Championship game Sherman deflected Colin Kaepernick’s pass intended for Michael Crabtree in the end zone. The ball was intercepted by Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith and sealed Seattle’s win over the Niners.(Photo: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Deion Sanders Co-Signed Sherman’s Status - Although many fans and critiques may argue weather Richard Sherman is the best cornerback in the league, former NFL star and commentator Deion Sanders thinks he is. Following Sunday’s game, Sanders went on the record to confirm that Sherman is the best CB, although he did not agree with his Crabtree rant.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Deion Sanders Co-Signed Sherman’s Status - Although many fans and critiques may argue weather Richard Sherman is the best cornerback in the league, former NFL star and commentator Deion Sanders thinks he is. Following Sunday’s game, Sanders went on the record to confirm that Sherman is the best CB, although he did not agree with his Crabtree rant.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Talk That Talk - Is anyone really surprised at Sherman’s outbursts on Sunday? He’s known to be boastful and on some occasions arrogant. He even called out Skip Bayless in May 2013 on his own show First Take. Sherman told Bayless that he “never accomplished anything” and should address him as “an All-Pro Stanford graduate.” POW!(Photo: AdMedia/Splash News)

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Talk That Talk - Is anyone really surprised at Sherman’s outbursts on Sunday? He’s known to be boastful and on some occasions arrogant. He even called out Skip Bayless in May 2013 on his own show First Take. Sherman told Bayless that he “never accomplished anything” and should address him as “an All-Pro Stanford graduate.” POW!(Photo: AdMedia/Splash News)

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Honesty Is the Best Policy - Sherman embodies the competitive spirit and drive that many athletes have on the field-except he brings it to life off the field.  One fan tweeted, “People who are upset at Richard Sherman for his post game interview didn't watch the same game as me. I appreciate the passion, honesty.”(Photo: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Honesty Is the Best Policy - Sherman embodies the competitive spirit and drive that many athletes have on the field-except he brings it to life off the field.  One fan tweeted, “People who are upset at Richard Sherman for his post game interview didn't watch the same game as me. I appreciate the passion, honesty.”(Photo: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Top of His Class - Despite the negative tweets, in which people said Sherman “never had media training” or that he was “ignorant,” the Compton, California, native graduated at the top of his high school class and went on to earn a B.A. in communications from Stanford University. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Top of His Class - Despite the negative tweets, in which people said Sherman “never had media training” or that he was “ignorant,” the Compton, California, native graduated at the top of his high school class and went on to earn a B.A. in communications from Stanford University. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

Not Some Dumb Jock - Education is extremely important to Sherman, which is why he announced in 2010 that he was returning to Stanford University to pursue a masters degree in communications.  But he got drafted to the NFL the following year and his plans to return to school got pushed back to the off-seasons.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Not Some Dumb Jock - Education is extremely important to Sherman, which is why he announced in 2010 that he was returning to Stanford University to pursue a masters degree in communications.  But he got drafted to the NFL the following year and his plans to return to school got pushed back to the off-seasons.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

High Ranks - After being drafted to the league in 2011, in his first year in the NFL, Sherman was ranked amongst the top 22 players in the NFL. He also had the most passes defended in the league in 2012 with a whopping 24 passes.(Photo: CSM/Landov)

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High Ranks - After being drafted to the league in 2011, in his first year in the NFL, Sherman was ranked amongst the top 22 players in the NFL. He also had the most passes defended in the league in 2012 with a whopping 24 passes.(Photo: CSM/Landov)

Blanket Coverage - Sherman may come off as brash and abrasive, but he’s not completely full of himself. He launched his charity Blanket Coverage, The Richard Sherman Family Foundation in June 2013. He said that the foundation would “channel it’s resources to ensure that as many children as possible are provided with proper school supplies and adequate clothing.”(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Blanket Coverage - Sherman may come off as brash and abrasive, but he’s not completely full of himself. He launched his charity Blanket Coverage, The Richard Sherman Family Foundation in June 2013. He said that the foundation would “channel it’s resources to ensure that as many children as possible are provided with proper school supplies and adequate clothing.”(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

2014 Pro Bowl - He stirred controversy with his response to being snubbed for a spot in the 2013 Pro Bowl, but he bounced back after ending the 2013 season with eight interceptions. Sherman’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed and his was added to the 2014 Pro Bowl roster, but was replaced by Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings after Sunday’s victory.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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2014 Pro Bowl - He stirred controversy with his response to being snubbed for a spot in the 2013 Pro Bowl, but he bounced back after ending the 2013 season with eight interceptions. Sherman’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed and his was added to the 2014 Pro Bowl roster, but was replaced by Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings after Sunday’s victory.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Super Bowl Bound - Despite all of the negative attention Sherman received for his postgame interview, to which Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said “we aren't perfect, and we all make mistakes," because of Sherman’s “perfect” block, the Seahawks are going to Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Super Bowl Bound - Despite all of the negative attention Sherman received for his postgame interview, to which Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said “we aren't perfect, and we all make mistakes," because of Sherman’s “perfect” block, the Seahawks are going to Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)