This past Sunday the Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, advancing to the Super Bowl to play the Denver Broncos. With under a minute left, Collin Kaepernick, the quarterback for the 49ers, threw a pass into the end zone to Michael Crabtree that was broken up by Richard Sherman, a cornerback for the Seahawks. After the game Erin Andrews interviewed Sherman, and his response to her question was, “I’m the best corner in the game. When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that’s the result you’re gonna get.” This caught Andrews completely off guard. Later he described Crabtree as a mediocre wide receiver.
Millions of people watched this game and saw the phenomenal play that Richard Sherman made to clinch the win for the Seahawks. That was enough for me. I did not need to hear his arrogant, selfish rant about how good he is and that Crabtree is a sorry receiver. Sherman went to the University of Stanford, so he has to be smarter than he displayed in his post-game interviews. What he did following that game was completely uncalled for and it created a distraction away from the team and the fact that the Seahawks were headed to the Super Bowl.
The NFL needs more guys like Peyton Manning and less guys like Richard Sherman. Manning is among the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game and you will never hear him lifting himself up or talking down to another player. He handles himself with class and gives credit to his teammates, coaches and fans every single time. In the AFC championship game, Manning and his Broncos took on the New England Patriots and Tom Brady, who is also one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. These two have created a huge rivalry over the years. They dislike each other, but you will never hear them speak badly about the other. There is a tremendous amount of respect involved when talking about the greatest. Manning immediately complimented Brady and the Patriots following Sunday’s game. These guys are true winners in sports.
The Richard Shermans of professional sports need to watch Manning and learn how to act. I am surprised Sherman does not wear No. 1 on his jersey. I was never allowed to wear that number growing up or have my name on the back of my jersey because my dad and grandpa taught me that, “If you’re good enough, everyone is going to know who you are. You won’t have to tell them.” Richard Sherman needs similar advice.
Casey Covalt is a student at Oklahoma Christian University.
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