10 Things Richard Sherman learned after America learned about him

[MadHatter]

You were right about one and only one thing in that post, apples to oranges. You cant compare the emotions of an 8 year old vs a 20 something year old after a game and then on top of that, you cant compare the emotions of an 8 year olds soccer match(which im shocked to learn there was a score kept) vs someone who not only just beat a team he doesnt like, but did it to go to the Super Bowl.

Richard Sherman is a fiery dude as it is playing one of the most physical spots on the field. Period. Stick a mic in his face MOMENTS after one of the biggest games in his life after the opposing team had been jawing at him ALL DAMN GAME and you will get a heated response. This can happen to even the most level headed athletes. Its why i made the comment I did about those who haven't played organized sports. If you have, you would understand where he is coming from. Spend an hour plus, battling against a team you dislike, who is showing you ZERO respect and you happen to be the one that makes the game ending play? Yea, 9 out of 10 athletes act JUST like Sherman did.

You are correct that you can't compare them. But what is sad is that you expect more professionalism from the 8 yo than the 25 yo.

[SZ James (banned)]

Probably because his passion isn't soccer at that age, now let him play call of duty and see what happens :)

[firstdayfan]

You were right about one and only one thing in that post, apples to oranges. You cant compare the emotions of an 8 year old vs a 20 something year old after a game and then on top of that, you cant compare the emotions of an 8 year olds soccer match(which im shocked to learn there was a score kept) vs someone who not only just beat a team he doesnt like, but did it to go to the Super Bowl.

 

Richard Sherman is a fiery dude as it is playing one of the most physical spots on the field. Period. Stick a mic in his face MOMENTS after one of the biggest games in his life after the opposing team had been jawing at him ALL DAMN GAME and you will get a heated response. This can happen to even the most level headed athletes. Its why i made the comment I did about those who haven't played organized sports. If you have, you would understand where he is coming from. Spend an hour plus, battling against a team you dislike, who is showing you ZERO respect and you happen to be the one that makes the game ending play? Yea, 9 out of 10 athletes act JUST like Sherman did. 

 

When did the 49ers show him zero respect?

 

And the reason this is a big story is because this DOESNT happen that often.  Most players have more composure than that, especially highly intelligent guys like Sherman.  I would use the age old adage "act like you've been there before" but Sherman hasn't so I guess that excuses his out burst.

 

I'm not saying he was wrong, of course its ok to be excited and yell and scream.  But when someone puts a mic in your face you have to keep it together so you don't look like a fool, which he did.  I just wish he'd own up to it, which he kinda did, except that he got upset when people called him a thug, which I in no way think he is, but he has to understand that people are dumb and will perceive you in the whatever way they see fit.