Sherman is the one who initiated it.
Comment on the play.
Cheap shots DO happen on the field. This particular one was 20 yards from any "play" on the ball. Yes it was a cheap shot. Did Sapp expect to put the OT out of the game? Doubt it, I'm sure he just wanted take the guy down, probably due to the fact that the OT had pretty much handled Sapp well during the game at the line of scrimmage. As Eagler pointed out, its a tough game, no wimps allowed.
As far as SA goes, even the best SA won't detect a cheap shot from the blind side, unless you got eyes that can see around face guards that block your peripherial vision.
He'll (Sapp) will get the max fine, no doubt about it.