Thank you Richard Sherman

   I already know that a lot of people are going to disagree with this statement but here it goes anyways; Richard Sherman should be praised for his display Sunday night, not berated.
   As everyone in the country knows, Sherman went on a rant in his postgame interview with Erin Andrews after Sunday's NFC Championship win against the 49ers. His comments shell shocked a whole host of people. Individuals whom could not tell you what city the Seahawks are from, had an opinion on Sherman's remarks.
   A majority of America hated what Sherman said, and labeled him as arrogant, a thug, and countless other things that I cannot type because my mother will probably read this (I have to beg her to. She doesn't like sports.).
   One word that came up a lot, that I can use in this post, is classless. This seems to be the popular word that most anti-Sherman people are using to describe him. I do agree on this point. Sherman is classless for putting his hands to his neck, aka the choking sign, as he ran by Colin Kaepernick. His postgame comments on the other hand were not classless; they were a refreshing change from the norm that we see in sports.
   How many times have you watched a postgame press conference and became aggravated with the monotone BS that the player is saying? His comments were just a construction of overused cliques that make a lecture about accounting seem exciting.
   Lost are the days when athletes said whatever the heck was on their mind, and did not get racist filled remarks directed at them afterwards.
   Sherman has no filter to begin with. His comments, as cocky as they might be, was what he was thinking in the heat of the moment. Did he swear at all during the interview? No. Did he scream at the top of his lungs? Yes. He was pumped because he is going to the frickin Super Bowl for crying out loud.
   What was he suppose to say? "Yea Erin I am very excited to be in the Super Bowl. I am going to IHOP after this with the family to celebrate. By the way to you are a true professional and sideline reporters have a real purpose in sports."  Instead, the man wanted the world to know what he thinks of 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree, and of himself.
   According to several reports that have come out since Sunday night, part of the reasoning behind Sherman's remarks towards Crabtree were a result of what occurred from a prior meeting. Last summer, Crabtree allegedly attempted to start a fight with Sherman at a charity event. If this is true, it should wipe away the labeling of Crabtree as the victim.
   The real issue that this incident on Sunday brings up, has nothing to do with Sherman. What is does concern is the hypocrisy of most sports fans in this country.
   Fans expect football players to have a WWE mindset when they are on the field. We enjoy guys that throw their bodies around with reckless abandonment. But right after the game, we expect them to be mellow and respectful. When the clock hits zero, they have to turn off their adrenaline right away, and hide their real feelings.
   If a player wants to say that he just embarrassed the living crap out of his opponent, he cannot. If he wants to speak about how pissed off he is that his team lost the game, or in Sherman's case how happy he is that they just won, he cannot.
   This is just me, but I think our country has been brainwashed. We are so accustomed to the boring interview where an athlete has no emotion. It is like they are reading off of some script made up of only politically correct statements.
   These guys are entertainers. They are paid a lucrative contract to entertain us fans. A guy who straight up says his opinion is more entertaining that a guy that sounds like a robot.
   Sherman's comments were a problem because he put himself before his team. Even my days of C level football in high school taught me that a team comes before an individual. If you want to rag on Sherman do it because of that.
   However, the man should not be criticized for speaking his mind. This is America isn't it? We are all free to say what we want. I for one want to thank Sherman for being the athlete that finally used this right, in order to say what was truly on his mind.


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Marquette's "Chosen One"

   I am going to pull a Richard Sherman and straight up tell you the truth; this Marquette basketball team stinks. This is as obvious as the fact that I have a Latina fetish. Why is this so obvious? Well, I walk around screaming to the heavens my love for women of Latina…oh you were talking about the basketball team.
   Watch one game of Marquette basketball and you will see a team in disarray. Point guard Derrick Wilson is as apprehensive to shoot the ball as I am approaching a woman without downing some Fireball, while chasing it with Coke Zero, beforehand. Side note: if you chase anything with Coke Zero, let me know. I need to find someone else that loves Coke Zero as much as me.
   Anyways, Jamil Wilson is as inconsistent as they come. One game he is shooting lights out and other games he makes Dylan Flood come across as an All-American.
   Todd Mayo is well, Todd Mayo. Somebody please tell me why players like Mayo are blanketed by the “violation of team rules” narrative. Mayo has all the talent in the world, but has never committed himself to the program.    
   God bless you Davante Gardner. Your back must hurt from carrying the team all season. Gardner alone will not lead this team to the NCAA tournament. Another go to scorer must come out of the woodwork and show up game in and game out in order for this team to succeed. Even if it might be too late to savage this season, I think I have found "the guy" for the future.
   I was unable to watch the Butler-Marquette game this Saturday. While Derrick Wilson had a rare offensive outburst in the loss (13 points), I was busy stuffing my face with cheesesteak in Philadelphia.
   After hearing what happened in the game, I became infuriated with one thing that happened. Was it that Marquette lost? Heck no. I partially enjoy that the Golden Eagles are struggling this year. This provides me and my co-host DJ Vogt ample material to rant about on our radio show, The Sports ReKap.
   What I was upset about, was that Deonte “The Chosen One” Burton played exactly four minutes. While it may come out that Burton was injured and Buzz wanted him to rest, as of right now it appears that Burton was indeed healthy.
   This leads to two questions. First, why did Buzz have him sit? Second, why did Burton sitting upset me so much? I can only give you an answer to the second question.
   I love Deonte Burton. In my eyes, he is the future. All I care about right now in regards to Marquette basketball, is the future.
  The Golden Eagles, now 10-8 (2-3 in the Big East), are not going to the NCAA tournament and may not make the NIT. Say good-bye to the seniors and just move on.
  Ok, so back to my admiration for Burton. It is rare for me to have positive feelings towards a basketball player. This is no secret. Does this rub people the wrong way? Absolutely. If you ever want to find me at a Marquette home game, just listen for the Italian accented voice screaming “You should have transferred (insert player name here)”.
   With Burton it is different. He gives me hope. Burton has shown play making ability since the beginning. He creates his own shot and slashes to the basket in ways not seen by most freshmen.
   Burton has exceeded the hype unlike some of his teammates. His dunk against Samford was on every high-light reel. He does not have Derrick Wilson’s apprehensive tendencies or Jamil Wilson’s inconsistency. Burton does not have Todd Mayo’s desire to get in trouble off the court. Most importantly,  he (and John Dawson) came to a party that me and my buds hosted. To sum it up, he is everything the upperclassmen on this team are not.
   It is time to start getting the terrible taste of this season out of our mouths. Thankfully, “The Chosen One” most likely has three more years at Marquette. This gives him plenty of time to continue to impress fans, while cementing himself as one of my man crushes.

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All Hail "The Answer"

  

   Allow me to introduce you to Luke "The Answer" Fischer. News broke out on Sunday that "The Answer" will be transferring from Indiana University to Marquette.
   I do understand it is unfair, and probably incredibly stupid of me, to label a man that has not played one game for Marquette "The Answer". I am just that optimistic about all things Marquette basketball, unless we are talking about Derrick Wilson. I am ready to write him off as a starting point guard just like I am ready to write off my New Year's resolutions to eat less junk food, and walk properly instead of waddling.
   Fischer, a freshman center, did not come out and state his reasoning for decision, but speculation has trickled out about why he is leaving. According to a source (yes I do have sources) Fischer did not see himself fitting in Tom Crean's program and wanted to enroll somewhere closer to his hometown of Germantown, Wisconsin.
   Fischer thought that Marquette would be a better fit for him. Now this might be because he enjoys Marquette's relaxed party scene rather than the Animal House like ragers Indiana features, but this is just my speculation. What I do know, is what Fischer will bring to Marquette on the court.
   Conflicting media reports came out about when Fischer will be able to start playing for the Golden Eagles. A majority of the reports speculate that it will be next winter. By then, Fischer must become more assertive when crashing the boards and bulk up in the gym. If he is able to eliminate the "soft" label that has been placed on him, he could see significant minutes for Marquette right away.
   Do not judge "The Answer" on his numbers based on a small sample size at Indiana (2.8PPG and 2.1 RPG). A unanimous top one hundred recruit out of high school, Fischer has the raw talent to match up against the best big men in the country. If Buzz Williams can help Fischer add a plethora of post moves to his arsenal, he can become a go to scoring threat in the post.
   This should be music to the ears of Marquette fans. After this season, with the departure of Chris Otule, Davante Gardner, and Jamil Wilson, the Golden Eagles will be in desperate need of depth in their frontcourt. This is especially true given that Chief Keef look alike Jameel McKay has officially transferred to Iowa State.
   One thing is for certain about Fischer; he is not Garret Swanson. You remember Swanson right? He had similar numbers as Fischer when he transferred from Idaho State, sat out a year, infested the heaven on earth that is Dog House, then left to become a student athlete at powerhouse Casper College.
   Marquette fans, welcome Luke Fischer to Thrillwaukee. Show him around town. Take him to Victors in an attempt to be best friends with him, like I intend on doing. "The Answer" may eventually be the next big thing on campus.

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