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Much like everyone else who saw Chad Ochocinco play in 2008, Solomon Wilcots has been critical of the braggadocious receiver. I'm not sure what it was specifically that made Chad angry, but whatever it was, it was enough to warrant these 140 characters of fightin' words from Chad:

They always find a way to say something negative no matter how focused i am, damn Solomon Wilcox, i want to fight him now, somebody set itup

Putting aside the irony of "I'm so focused that I'd like to fight an NFL Network personality" for a second, I'm sure Chad was kidding and doesn't really want to punch Solomon Wilcots in the face. Wilcots did his part, though, and responded like Don King was promoting the thing.

"Chad has dropped more balls than Jay-Z has dropped albums. But we certainly can get in the ring. I'm lovin' this. I'm lovin' it. ... You can get in a training ring for, what, two months, and now he think he's the heavyweight champ. Let's do it, brah! Let's do it. Ya better ask somebody, Chad."

So we've got all the pre-fight trash talk and bluster. But Wilcots also penned a long blog post detailing his criticisms of Ochocinco and explaining that he's really trying to help him. Lengthy and thoughtful blog posts are not something that usually precede a brawl.

I enjoy the trash talk. That's what June is for. I'd enjoy it a little more if there was any possibility of a fight happening, but that's OK. Pretend fighting is fun, too.

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  1. First L
    1. Posted by First L Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:25 am EDT

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    Oucho-Stinko needs to save His heroics for the field , talking about it isn't going to help the Team. Put up or shut You're beak.
  2. Sunshine
    2. Posted by Sunshine Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:27 am EDT

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    If he didn't suck so bad, he'd have nothing to cry about. Put up or shut Chad- whoever you think you are this year-pick any number-preferably ZERO!!!
  3. MR K
    3. Posted by MR K Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:27 am EDT

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    im all for a loud mouth knock down. so who ever wins id be happy
  4. john r
    4. Posted by john r Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:31 am EDT

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    o-cho-fo-sho-doe-loc
  5. Saro G
    5. Posted by Saro G Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:53 am EDT

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    Eagle-Wilcots is bar-none the worst broadcasting team on CBS.
  6. ao
    6. Posted by ao Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:36 pm EDT

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    Boooooooooooooooorinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng
  7. Eddie
    7. Posted by Eddie Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:18 pm EDT

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    I hope they knock each other out so I don't have to listen to either of them anymore.
  8. Scott H
    8. Posted by Scott H Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:39 pm EDT

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    How interesting. And by that I mean who gives a crap?
  9. ScottS
    9. Posted by ScottS Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:51 pm EDT

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    Chad is an idiot, but Wilcots is a has-been who borders on a never-was and better be careful of what he asks for. By the way Wilcots is a stuck up tight wad too. I used to deliver pizzas to his house about 15 years ago and he would NEVER tip!
  10. ukwebfan
    10. Posted by ukwebfan Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:12 pm EDT

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    Solly's blog is spot on and I would guess his thoughts pretty much echo the words of every Bengal veteran on the roster. If you see enough Bungals football, and why would you really, you'd notice Ocho is a shadow of Johnson in every way. Two examples, he gets those alligator arms running routes over the middle and refuses to jump for any of Carson's many high passes. I am willing to bet Chad alone has contributed to close to a dozen interceptions over the years and it's not getting any better. Marvin Lewis and the Bungals are who they are partly because of letting this clown jerk them around by the nose. They really have nobody to blame but themselves and will continue to deteriorate on offense as long as this Ochocinco character plays a significant role in the passing game.
  11. Tuck
    11. Posted by Tuck Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:37 pm EDT

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    this has to be the funniest thing I've heard. I love the fact the Solomon is bringing the smack.
    I think Chad is a tremendous talent...He just needs to focus on football and silence the critics that way.
  12. Simmsinns
    12. Posted by Simmsinns Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    Wilcox will p*ssy out, I guarantee it.
  13. spicolli
    13. Posted by spicolli Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:24 pm EDT

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    These darn oregon state alumni's... i tell you... Carson get your boy in check... Show them how the trojans let their play on the field do the talking....
  14. "THE PUNISHER"
    14. Posted by "THE PUNISHER" Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    Lets go phillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. "THE PUNISHER"
    15. Posted by "THE PUNISHER" Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    Get it on
  16. YGM
    16. Posted by YGM Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:18 pm EDT

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    NOTHER FIGHT. Peace beasts
  17. dddtmb
    17. Posted by dddtmb Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:22 am EDT

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    How great would this guy be if he spent as much time fine tuning his football related skills rather than promoting his own ego?
  18. Cat
    18. Posted by Cat Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:28 pm EDT

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    Tired of Oucho's mouth and no production, guess if he keeps shooting his mouth off onbody will notice how much he sucks on the field now.
    Who the hell is Soloman Wilcots,the guy from American Idol ??????
  19. Thestein
    19. Posted by Thestein Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:40 pm EDT

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    I say they both chicken out of the fight and say the whole thing was a haox.
  20. Randy Maish
    20. Posted by Randy Maish Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:39 am EDT

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    I heard yesterday morning he wants to fight Mike Golic now. Golic would turn up upside down and shove a Johnsonville Brat up his hind side.
  21. KarenG
    21. Posted by KarenG Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:14 pm EDT

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    has anyone taken a good look at Wilcots? he hasn't gained an ounce of fat since he retired, and I bet he still works out every day. Ocho needs to shut his big lips before he gets himself into a situation he can't talk himself out of...... don't mess with defensive tackles if you don't absolutely have to.....
  22. JK
    22. Posted by JK Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:24 pm EDT

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    Maybe if the bungals start beating each other up, they could actually beat someone else ...
  23. KarenG
    23. Posted by KarenG Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:27 am EDT

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    hey, i feel the same way about the aints', lol!

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