It’s the best rivalry in American professional sports, and at this point it isn’t even close. You can have your Red Sox vs. Yankees, Heat vs. Pacers, even your Giants vs. Dodgers or Giants vs. Athletics. When it comes to the kind of animosity that only arises when two really good teams spend a few years fighting for the same thing, NOTHING beats 49ers vs. Seahawks.
Trent Baalke hates the Seahawks. Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll can’t stand each other. Seahawks players have shown a desire to beat the living hell out of Harbaugh in the past. And if the fact that neither team can seem to conquer the other’s home stadium isn’t enough, Richard Sherman refuses to shut up about Michael Crabtree.
Ahmad Brooks is a man of relatively few words, and tweets — under 200, and he joined Twitter four years ago. After a five-day break, Brooks’ Twitter silence was broken on Wednesday night in a big way.
I’m with you @KingCrab15 Fuck em!
— Ahmad Brooks (@AhmadBrooks55) July 10, 2014
The use of “em” creates some ambiguity … but that didn’t last long.
@RSherman_25 keep the NFL entertainment going, see you where it’s real on the field. — Ahmad Brooks (@AhmadBrooks55) July 10, 2014
I wrote about how Sherman is quickly becoming a target of scorn for some of the NFL’s best cornerbacks, who don’t appreciate the Seahawks All-Pro’s boasts about being the best corner in the game. Just like Darrelle Revis, DeAngelo Hall and Patrick Peterson, Brooks won’t get a chance to really see Sherman on the field. I guess he will literally, but tackling Sherman would probably result in a penalty and/or suspension for Brooks.
He was allowed to do this last year, though:
As of 3 am PST (I’m writing this from Hawaii), Sherman hasn’t responded. But Brooks’ comments got everyone riled up on Twitter, and you could almost see Brooks smiling and shaking his head while leaning back in some expensive leather chair, watching the mentions pile up on his phone.
This twitter stuff is funny, only the Internet can get everyone hyped up like this.
— Ahmad Brooks (@AhmadBrooks55) July 10, 2014
That’s true, but the rivalry deserves some credit as well.
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Ahmad has said enough. The field is where it ends. I like the class that Crabtree is showing by not saying anything. I would love for Crabtree to go and have a breakout game against Sherman. I think it will happen too. He may not have breakaway speed, but Crabs runs great routes. As long as the ball is there, he will catch it. It’s time to shut this dude up. He needs to humble himself.
rdavisjr418 I agree. I don’t think it’s possible to beat Sherman at his own trash talking game because, unfortunately, he has no shame. The high road is definitely where it’s at. I will enjoy seeing the 49ers not only win the Super Bowl this year, but also do it with a measure of class the Seahawks can’t seem to muster.
” As of 3 am PST (I’m writing this from Hawaii)”
*humble brag
Its good that the Niners and their fans have a team to get worked up about. Makes the season a lot more enjoyable
BA Rich It’s also the reason why I haven’t written anything about baseball in a while. Giants games are blacked out in Hawaii. I can watch the Angels in my hotel room, so there’s that.
I am wondering if by the way Sherman keeps on talking about Crabtree if he has a serious case of man love for Crabs? The NFC title game was back in January and the original altercation happened about a year ago and yet Sherman keeps on yapping while Crabtree is being the consummate professional and not saying anything. Sherman needs to grow up and start acting like an adult instead of some kid on a play ground. His acts of immaturity are getting real old quick.
Best Rivalry in the NFL. But Crabtree is overrated, and The hawks have the best defense in the NFL and youngest and are only getting better. I couldn’t even name one 49ers CB who is even as good as Byron Maxwell… our CB2…
@SeahawksoverNiners The only person who overrates Michael Crabtree is Richard Sherman.
That’s cool, I can’t name one linebacker on the Seahawks better than Willis or Bowman.
Hmmm your secondary was the only good thing about your entire team. You list players for more money and the sea hawks didn’t do anyhing in the draft. You’re definitely not getting better.
EliDrabman Right!!! better yet&; i think richyseamen is acting flirtatious towards Micheal Crabtree, its stalking i call it. deep down, i think Sherman is ………..y
@Moxeecoug RIGHT! RIGHT! THAT’S WHAT I TOLD MY COUSIN RAGITY BOYFRIEND THAT SHERMAN IS A MALE STALKER.
erikh it’s Sharmane that’s worked up on King Crab baby all year round this sucka-ass dreaming about Crab – leting the world know, he’s sweet on Crabtree, hitting the ass, touching his head, and talking about Crabtree everytime he’s on television. why don’t Richard sherman come out of the closet and say he’s Rickia Sharmane Dish and perform he/r ragity ass on stage for a living because he’s a loud ass fruit cake
rdavisjr418 That’s because the Sucka-Free Crabtree got something for that fool- cant wait, and I hope sherman gets knocked out of commission and can’t play, see what he gone say bout that
@Marathonray or Brooks or Aldon Smith
Sherman has bigger concerns than with Crabtree. He is pissing off a lot of other people aswell. If i was him i would be watching out for my knees.
Sherman almost makes me feel sorry for the Seahawk fans. Shermans mouth is so big he doesn’t need any hands to catch the football.
Richard Sherman is living up to the real meaning of his name.(Dick).
Roger Craig was number 33!
-Paulie M from SF
TeeJay2 erikh I think Sharmane needs to open up about his feelings. Then maybe he won’t be so angry all the time.