[CornFed]

If anyone questioned how Richard Sherman has impacted Stanford brand, apparently Alexander had this to say (Lombardi tweet)

Who do you model yourself after? New Stanford signee Terrence Alexander: “That’s an easy one, Richard Sherman.”

My concern that "The Rant" would damage the Stanford "brand" has been 100% allayed by further observations about Richard Sherman as a person and by the preponderance of positives flowing back from people around me and in the various media depictions.  Based purely on anecdotal observation I would even further say that, those individuals who have continued to rant about "The Rant" negatively do not seem to people whom I would particularly want to be attracted to the Stanford "brand".

That having been said, throughout my life I have been uplifted by those who carry a heavy load quietly and lift those around them both by inspiration and direct input.  Walter Payton comes to mind in the sports world, but there are many others.  That is a reflection of my age and my upbringing.  I have learned that many of today's athletes bring an entirely different set of values and experience to the expression of their passion.  I will always bridle at self-centered and egotistic people in general, and in sports in particular.  Richard Sherman is neither of these and I am proud that his personal story is part of the fabric of our alma mater's history.

[CornFed]

If anyone questioned how Richard Sherman has impacted Stanford brand, apparently Alexander had this to say (Lombardi tweet)

Who do you model yourself after? New Stanford signee Terrence Alexander: “That’s an easy one, Richard Sherman.”

My concern that "The Rant" would damage the Stanford "brand" has been 100% allayed by further observations about Richard Sherman as a person and by the preponderance of positives flowing back from people around me and in the various media depictions.  Based purely on anecdotal observation I would even further say that, those individuals who have continued to rant about "The Rant" negatively do not seem to people whom I would particularly want to be attracted to the Stanford "brand".

That having been said, throughout my life I have been uplifted by those who carry a heavy load quietly and lift those around them both by inspiration and direct input.  Walter Payton comes to mind in the sports world, but there are many others.  That is a reflection of my age and my upbringing.  I have learned that many of today's athletes bring an entirely different set of values and experience to the expression of their passion.  I will always bridle at self-centered and egotistic people in general, and in sports in particular.  Richard Sherman is neither of these and I am proud that his personal story is part of the fabric of our alma mater's history.