10 Reasons Why Richard Sherman Rocks
A look at the All-Pro baller behind the rant.
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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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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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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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