I got an ESPN text alert when I was shopping for groceries earlier today and it read: Bengals WR Chad Johnson has legally changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco. It's confirmed, he's lost his damn mind... But what another great publicity stunt on his part... ------------- September 4, 2008, 4:00 PM ET CINCINNATI -- Chad Johnson is no more. It's officially Chad Ocho Cinco in the NFL. Chad Ocho Cinco Ocho Cinco The Cincinnati Bengals announced Thursday that they have begun "the process of listing the former Chad Johnson as Chad Ocho Cinco for all club business, per the legal change of his surname effected in Florida. "The list of appropriate changes will include Ocho Cinco wearing his new surname on the back of his jersey for Sunday's season opener at Baltimore." Ocho Cinco officially changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., last week. The league had not changed his name on their Web site or the team's Web site. "It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the Bengals' Web site last week. "Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I'm having fun." Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker -- a reference in Spanish to his No. 85 -- and put it on the back of his uniform before a game. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis -- who dislikes Johnson's attention-getting stunts -- referred to the receiver as "Ocho Psycho." Johnson has been a concern for the Bengals this season. He unsuccessfully lobbied for a trade in the offseason, threatening to sit out if he didn't get his way. When the Bengals refused, he relented and showed up for minicamp, but complained that his right ankle was bothering him. He had bone spurs removed from the ankle and was limited at the start of training camp. In the second preseason game, he landed awkwardly and temporarily dislocated his left shoulder. Johnson is wearing a harness and expects to play in the season opener against Baltimore on Sunday. Information from The Associated Press is included in this report Source: ESPN
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So it would really suck for him if he got traded to a team that already had an 85 and they didn't want to give up the number.
I'm really glad you have enough time to keep track of every thread ever created. I should strive to live on the forums as well so I know not to re-post. I'm sorry, Sir.
Oh boy. Anybody else think this is just going to open the flood gates for other players? Or is Chad simply "mentally unique"?
I hope Chad Ocho Cinco eventually gets traded to the Rams or Lions. http://www.nfl.com/history/retirednumbers
Thanks for the heads up. BTW, anybody hear about the new Google browser. I should start a thread about it. No need to get defensive. Just a harmless little joke.
Get back to me when this idiot ever wins the AFC North....or for that matter, even gets into the end zone versus the Black & Gold.
Dude, WTF. It's not like IROC was insulting you. Scanning through a few pages to see if something has already been posted isn't that hard. Calm down.
is there another 85 better than ocho cinco at the WR position? i'd doubt he wouldnt have trouble getting the number from some scrub
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