To me, the double standard between Manning and Sherman reaction in America is very clear.
Outside of the respective fan bases (and of course the Whiners fan base), I would say that the reaction seems differ depending on Race. Most people who seem to react negatively towards Sherman are the same people who don't have a problem with Manning asking critics, doubters or nay-sayers to shove it.
The reasoning is: Manning has earned it or Manning didn't raise his voice or Manning doesn't put down a team mate.
Well, here is Sherman's perspective.
1. He was going against a coach who doubted him in college. A coach who doubted he could even play that position. A coach who didn't give any team recommendations about him. Basically, a coach who made him lose money...
2. He was dealing with a Media that has been hostile and disrespectful to his team and his co-players
3. He was going against a team that has made arrogant comments about his person. A team that has called them names, a team that alleged, he used banned substances to gain an advantage.
4. Rivalries, rivalries, rivalries between two organizations, two teams that hate one another, ...
5. And of course ... Sherman wants to get his Brand out there too.
Combining this and looking at the price for the outcome of the game, the stage, the timing of Sherman (whom CK7 refused to throw all game long). Sherman feels that the whole organization then decided to win the game ... by throwing to his side ...
I would be just as pumped up as Sherman, I may not use the same words (who cares about words anyway), but I would be reacting with joy and pride and sense of accomplishment as Sherman.
Just imagine this scenario: in 10 days, we will be playing the SB in a cold, windy weather. We all know the trouble Manning has had in this type of weather. Imagine Manning throws the winning TD to win in this type of weather. Wonder what he will say, if asked about his the people who doubt him.