Electric Duadoman Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 August 28, 2008 7:47 PM Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker If the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason couldn't get any more strange, Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson may have added a new chapter just before the regular season. According to Miami radio station 790 The Ticket, which is in Johnson's hometown, the receiver has legally changed his last name to "Ocho Cinco." Johnson's -- sorry -- Ocho Cinco's reported name change has been rumored in NFL circles for weeks, and according to the station today, it's official. Johnson forewarned the public that a major surprise was coming during a recent interview with Chris McKendry on ESPN's SportsCenter. "A lot of people look at Chad Johnson and say he's crazy and he does a lot of stuff, but I don't think people really understand how smart I really am," Johnson said. "So come Sept. 7, I believe when we play the Baltimore Ravens, I think that's the game, there's a surprise for everybody -- for everybody. When I say something, it is what it is, just enjoy it. Because it's going to last 16 weeks, plus some more." Could this be it? If the report is correct he should be able to wear his nickname on the back of his jersey without penalty, which he's wanted to do for quite some time. The media also would have to refer to him as Chad Ocho Cinco from this point on. Sounds a little strange, but nothing is too outlandish for No. 85 or the Bengals these days. Stay tuned. This guy just loves pissing people off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Heh... Fuckin lunatic. I do respect that he is pissing people off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hightower Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ocho Psycho is more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The NFL still penalized him even though his legal name was Ocho Cinco. Seriously, the NFL has gotten to fucking gun happy with all their fine for bullshit. They take themselves way too seriously. Newsflash, NFL: Sports are supposed to be fucking entertainment! Seriously, you shouldn't be discouraging the players from celebrating and being eccentric, you should be happy about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hightower Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Yeah, they did that in the XFL and you see how they turned out... I still don't agree in the NFL's fine happy ways, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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