[cardcrimson]

. . . Sherman could help bring in more of the brash, outspoken, urban athletes like him. 

I don't think "urban" athletes have any advantage over country tough farm raised boys.  In fact, I'll bet the country boys are less likely to get flagged for unsportsmanship conduct penalties.  Don't forget, this is Stanford not USC.

Perhaps you might want to rephrase that. . . .

[cardcrimson]

. . . Sherman could help bring in more of the brash, outspoken, urban athletes like him. 

I don't think "urban" athletes have any advantage over country tough farm raised boys.  In fact, I'll bet the country boys are less likely to get flagged for unsportsmanship conduct penalties.  Don't forget, this is Stanford not USC.

Perhaps you might want to rephrase that. . . .