It came down to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and the winner is… Sherman! Some say the Madden cover is a curse. “I don’t believe in curses,” Sherman said. “I believe in God.”
via Sports Illustrated:
It’s been a pretty decent year for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman. He led the NFL in interceptions with eight in 2013, became Pro Football Focus’ highest-rated cornerback by allowing a ridiculous 47.3 opposing passer rating, was an absolute shutdown corner in the postseason that led to Seattle’s first Super Bowl title. He attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, hung out with President Obama a bit, got re-acquainted with the Prez when the Seahawks were honored at the White House for their NFL title, and signed a $57.4 million contract extension. All in all, not bad for a fifth-round pick in 2011 out of Stanford who used to play receiver.
And now, to cap it all off, Sherman beat Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the final of the Madden NFL 15 cover vote, which will put him in front of the biggest sports video game. There were about 10 million votes in total, and about 650,000 per matchup. Sherman beat Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Newton to earn the Madden crown.
*PHOTOS IN GALLERY ABOVE*
