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Is Richard Sherman Fully Prepared?

Besides the fact that All Pro CB, Richard Sherman is preparing physically and mentally for the Superbowl, he is also now challenged with the fact that he is expecting the birth of his first child.

After injuring his elbow in the NFC Championship game, Sherman had to pay a visit to the doctor's office, but he also had to pay a visit with his girlfriend to find out the birth details on his expected child. Richard Sherman was very surprised to find out that his son wont be born in the next few days. In fact, he's likely to be born this weekend. To be safe about the situation, Richard Sherman flew his girlfriend Ashley Moss to Arizona. If she goes into Labor, they plan to have their child at a local hospital. 

The obvious dawning question, what happens if Richard Sherman's girlfriend goes into labor during the Super Bowl? When asked about his literal game time decision, he said "We'll cross that bridge when we get there," Sherman said. "We're not thinking about the possibility." They have also determined a name for their son but they aren't going to reveal it to the general public. 

Going into the big game on Sunday, Sherman says he will use the anticipation of his son as motivation and an inspiration to give it his all. He feels "As a parent, you want to set a great example for them, so I guess, to a degree, a lot of things are riding on it. It's someone that actually depends on you for everyday living and Everything they do is dependent on you and how you provide and how successful you are." 

Dealing with something as special as birth, there's' a lot that comes into play. Now adding to that a moment another tremendous opportunity and event as the Superbowl, Richard Sherman definitely has a lot on his plate. In many regards, the birth of your child is described to be one of the best moments of your life. But on the other hand, NFL players describe winning a Superbowl to be almost on the same platform. Peyton Manning described it to be "It truly is a great feeling. The guys on Sunday will learn that when you win a championship, it’s not just you that wins; it’s your whole family. There are millions of people involved who all feel like they’re winning a championship, and that’s pretty special."

Its nice to see a calming and different side of Richard Sherman. We can see him to be more than the overly confident defensive back. We tend to hear him making harsh remarks and trash talking his competition but now he's a future dad and is facing the decision of a life. Superbowl XLIX Weekend will definitely be one to remeber for Richard Sherman. 

LS