Chad Johnson really wants 'Ocho Cinco' on his jersey

[Nemesis]

And since the NFL won't be adopting an XFL-like "Wear whatever you want on the back of your jersey" policy anytime soon, Chad's got two options: 1) Wear "Ocho Cinco" on the back of his jersey and pay massive fines every time he does it, or 2) actually have his name legally changed to "Ocho Cinco."

 

According to Pro Football Talk, Chad has "taken the first steps in the state of Florida toward legally changing his last name to Ocho Cinco."

 

I don't know what to tell you here. This isn't a normal guy. Maybe that's good, maybe that's bad ... I'm in no position to judge. As I've said before, I believe that Chad just likes to make noise with his mouth, and has little or no concern for the meaning of the words that might come out of it (and here's more bizarre evidence of that).

 

If the name change did actually happen, I don't know if I could bring myself to actually call him Ocho Cinco. On one hand, people have the right to be called whatever they want, but on the other hand, I don't feel like I'm doing Chad Johnson any favors by indulging his megalomaniacal whims.

 

You know, If your child comes to you one day and says, "Daddy, I want to be called 'Xontar, the Andromeda Galaxy's Prince of Pounding Spaghetti-O's'," I don't think it's in the best interests of the child if you enroll him in school as "Xontar, the Andromeda Galaxy's Prince of Pounding Spaghetti-O's."

 

He's a kid. It's a phase. And I'm not sure that we're dealing with any greater emotional capacity here with Chad.

 

 

What's next with this guy?

[CDBS14]

wtf is wrong with him, name ocho cinco, sick dude, maybe all the head injuries have gotte to him.

[willywonka159]

What are you guys talking about? I mean, my last name is "Nueve Siete". And my middle name is "Danger", but that's a whole different story.

[sharkbait2]

I've heard of someone changing their first and last name to sony playstation... now thats dedication.

[Pathogen-]

remember my kill list? chad johnson was on it. case in point.

[CZambrano]

that's pretty funny

[[-VR-] Tool_Minion]

You ask whats next?

 

The douche bag said yesterday that HE could beat Michael Phelps. He also went on to say that alot of the people he went to high school with could too, but because they were poor and black they never got the chance. He said olympic scouts never came to any of HIS swim meets.

 

 

Im sorry, but WTF!

[Playerdown]

Black guys don't swim, LOL

 

They sink because of muscle mass.

[Pathogen-]

nuh-ah! i saw them swim! It was in a movie, Coach Carter. No wait, it was remember the titans. no, that wasn't it...it was you know, one of those "based ona true story" heartlifting tale starring a well known actor as a coach and some unknowns as underdog kids playing some sport..you know, the same repetitive movie genre.

 

oh yeah, THIS movie..i luv me some black mens....like totally

 

[Playerdown]

Before all the negative comments come flying back, i am not racist at all. I have black friends and family. We used to throw our buddy in the pool and watch him sink to the bottom all the time. Ahhh good times.

[CDBS14]

Before all the negative comments come flying back, i am not racist at all. I have black friends and family. We used to throw our buddy in the pool and watch him sink to the bottom all the time. Ahhh good times.

 

dude that is messed up lol.

[Xx-CHURCHY-xX]

Before all the negative comments come flying back, i am not racist at all. I have black friends and family. We used to throw our buddy in the pool and watch him sink to the bottom all the time. Ahhh good times.

Can't he just stand straight and his head will be like 3 feet above the water? ???

[Guest KingJunk]

You guys are toooo funny!!!

[Nemesis]

Well he did it!!

 

 

Bengals WR Johnson reportedly changes name

 

 

CINCINNATI (AP)—Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.

 

The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn’t return a message left on his cell phone Friday night.

 

“It’s something I don’t think anyone has ever done before,†he told the team’s Web site. “Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I’m having fun.â€

 

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.â€

 

Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the Bengals had no comment on the matter.

 

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.

[CZambrano]

i love it, LOL

[boody]

lol what a fool..

[Pathogen-]

why do people ruin the glory their talent and drive get them by acting like huge babies? Seriously, how many people are just HOPING he gets sidelined now

[Playerdown]

I hope he gets traded and someone else already has his number.

[PENGU1N8766]

Just goes to show you what happens when you have more money than brains!!

[Prane]

Does nobody else find this funny? I think Chad Johnson is great. Like a Manny Ramirez of football without the slacking in game part. He lightens the mood up with his antics and think this move is funny as hell. He's just trying to have a good time and being in his shoes I'd be having the time of my life.

[[-VR-] Tool_Minion]

I hope he gets traded and someone else already has his number.

Now THIS would be hilarious.

[Nemesis]

Here's a story that gets a big

 

 

It'll cost mucho dinero for Chad Ocho Cinco to switch jerseys

 

Don't expect to see Chad Johnson Ocho Cinco wearing his new name on a jersey anytime soon. CNBC's Darren Rovell reports on his blog that the former Mr. Johnson would be forced to buy out the stock of the 100,000 remaining "C. Johnson" jerseys before making the switch to "Ocho Cinco". If Reebok asked Ocho Cinco to pay for the cost of making the unsold jerseys, the total could reach upwards of $4 million (or $50 million pesos).

 

Because Johnson changed his name so close to the start of the season, Reebok was left in a bind since they'd have to produce new jerseys and eat the old ones. That's why the NFL has told Johnson he'd have to reimburse the company for the price of the jerseys. That's not unprecedented, rookie linebacker Keith Rivers did it last week when he changed his uniform number. Of course, Rivers didn't have thousands of jerseys with his name on it on sales racks nationwide.

 

This whole charade, of course, is pretty ridiculous. It's tough to defend Johnson, as he's so narcissistic that he makes T.O. look like Mother Teresa. And the NFL is so blatant in their attempts to block Johnson from donning his new name on the back of his Bengals jersey that it almost seems beneath them. Sure, it's inane and self-serving and could set a bad precedent, but shouldn't the league be focusing on more important issues, like stopping players from celebrating touchdowns?

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/It-ll-cost-mucho-dinero-for-Chad-Ochocinco-to-sw?urn=nfl,106605

[Rage75]

Pathogen- ]

why do people ruin the glory their talent and drive get them by acting like huge babies? Seriously, how many people are just HOPING he gets sidelined now

 

Man, Johnson gets such a bad knock. The dudes not out there committing crimes, he's not pretending to be some thug or gangster, he's not hitting his wife, he's not getting into fights at strip clubs, shooting people, being shot, having dog fights, or getting DUI's every other weekend. He's not even causing troubles on the field ! He HAS FUN playing football. He loves being creative and making up celebration dances. He loves the spotlight being on him. Why is he such a bad guy for that? Why should he be benched or why would people want him to be benched? The name change, or actually name edit is freakin hilarious and I hope it goes through. Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson, what's the big deal ?

 

WTF, I just replied to someone that can't reply, damnit !