I think she just loves to give the OU women's basketball program and its fans a "bird" every now and then (like writing that absurd, pro-Kim Mulkey column last season, knowing full well that OU fans can't stand her and why).
I almost wish Sherri would have called out Carlson, or at least thanked her for the motivation. But I know she wouldn't have done it, no matter how tempting it was for Sherri to gloat a little.