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Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:42 am EDT

He actually did it: Bye, Chad Johnson. Hello, Chad Ocho Cinco

By MJD

Chad Johnson no longer exists. From now on, when referring to the Bengals wide receiver who wears #85, he'll have to be called Chad Ocho Cinco, for that is now his legal name.

It's been rumored for a while now. Miami radio station 790 The Ticket reported that it became official last night, and Will Brinson of the FanHouse confirmed it with Broward Country officials this morning.

Presumably, it will read "Ocho Cinco" across the back of Chad's jersey now, and there will be nothing Roger Goodell can do about it.

I don't even know what to say at this point. My initial reaction still stands, but now that it's real, I feel more sadness than anything. In all my years of watching sports, I don't know that I've ever seen anyone who needs attention quite as badly as Chad (sigh) Ocho Cinco. Jose Canseco, maybe. Ocho Cinco isn't quite the pity case that Canseco is, but he's on his way.

If he's going to call that much attention to himself, he better have a huge season.

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  1. FairlyHonestBob
    1. Posted by FairlyHonestBob Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT

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    Good Gawd! He cut off his johnson!
  2. Victor G
    2. Posted by Victor G Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:47 pm EDT

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    I love the ocho cinco name!
  3. Patrick B
    3. Posted by Patrick B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    That is just childishly pathetic. What happens if he gets traded and gets a new number.
  4. christopher
    4. Posted by christopher Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:01 pm EDT

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    hahaha patrick thats what i would do if i was goodall i would ban the number 85 from the bengals hahaha. how rediculous
  5. Brad
    5. Posted by Brad Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    He would probably offer the man wearing the number 85 on the new team an obscene amount of money to make sure he gets the number.
  6. Butch B
    6. Posted by Butch B Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    Now that the important thing is done, I would like to see him work as hard to make the Bengals a better team.....
  7. w0rkBl0gger
    7. Posted by w0rkBl0gger Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    wow just not adding up to good start for th bengals, ocho cinco and them going against their own policy to bring back the drunk assaulting machine that is chris henry
  8. That One Guy
    8. Posted by That One Guy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:42 pm EDT

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    WOW!!!........I wounder how much he really cares for the game?
  9. Oga
    9. Posted by Oga Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

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    what the hell is wrong with this man could he just focus on football what is he trying to prove? instead of worrying about his wack nickname, he shoul d be worrying about trying to become my #1 fantasy pick
  10. beardown
    10. Posted by beardown Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:30 pm EDT

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    His new nickname after this year will be Chad Uno Busto
  11. Mauler34
    11. Posted by Mauler34 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    I used to not mind Chad Johnson, but now he's just getting retarded.
  12. Matthew
    12. Posted by Matthew Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    This is ridiculous. I refuse to indulge him. From now on he is Bengals WR #85 in my book.
  13. DennardC
    13. Posted by DennardC Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    Some bat$H!+ crazy scenanagans right here.
  14. Saro G
    14. Posted by Saro G Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:46 pm EDT

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    It does clear up the Johnson surplus in Cincy, at least. When will this be reflected in his player profile?
  15. Shep D
    15. Posted by Shep D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:24 pm EDT

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    I love the fact that he's beating the no fun league at its own game.
    He's playing the game by the rules and I promise goodell is hating the rules right about now.
    Not only is changing his name an amazingly clever self promotion its good for football! people everywhere are going to be talking about the guy that changed his name to put it on his jersey.
    Did he turn it into a show? Yep! Will it make the NFL money? Yep! Is the NFL better off for chad.. Ocho Cinco? another Yep!
    I just love his desire to out wit the administration and do exactly what he wants inside the rules. I'm a huge colts fan and while I wouldn't want him on my team I'm entertained sitting back and watching what he does.
  16. .................................................!
    16. Posted by .................................................! Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    what if he gets traded and the #85 is taken?? Will he legally change his name to Ocho Seis?
  17. jpweaverthree
    17. Posted by jpweaverthree Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    First- #10 beardown that was corny. kill urself
    Second- I agree with #17 Shep D. its all about self promotion and beating the NFL. Anyone where really thinks that this will have a negative affect on his game is an idiot
    Third- everyone is cryin about what if he gets traded and cant get his number. who f*cking cares. Then he will change his name back to Johnson. its not a hard thing to do.
  18. jpweaverthree
    18. Posted by jpweaverthree Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    first- #10 beardown that was corny. kill urself
    second- i agree with #17 shep d. its all about self promotion and beating the nfl. anyone where really thinks that this will have a negative affect on his game is an idiot
    third- everyone is cryin about what if he gets traded and cant get his number. who f*cking cares. then he will change his name back to johnson. its not a hard thing to do.
  19. Adam
    19. Posted by Adam Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    Let the Ocho Stink-O jokes commence.
  20. Zach
    20. Posted by Zach Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    this is just another case of the NFL being the "no fun league". Who does it harm to let him have ocho cinco on his jersey. The only reason players even wear numbers is so officials can tell them apart, and obviosly you are going to notice the moron with "ocho cinco" accross his back. The NFL should lighten up a little bit and give in and let players put on thier back whatever they want. If anything this will help raise revenue for the bengals who can now sell a new jersey for the same player.
  21. AlexR
    21. Posted by AlexR Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    I refuse to call a grown man, "chipper"
    or ocho cinco for that matter
  22. Ryan
    22. Posted by Ryan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    I implore the Cincinnati Bengals to trade him to a team that has either retired the number 85 or has a veteran player who refuses to give up the number. DO IT! DO IT NOW!!
  23. JL
    23. Posted by JL Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    This is awesome. Who cares about "Johnson" anyways? It's probably some slave name right? Ocho Cinco is pretty sweet. It's the person that matters, not the name.
    He seems like an OK guy, doesn't get into legal troubles, a very good receiver. And now he'll have a lot of fun and attention!
    So what if he changes his number? He could be Ocho Uno or Ocho Ocho! That would be even better!
  24. Jason D
    24. Posted by Jason D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    oucho hombro?
    look it up.
  25. The Blond Don Juan
    25. Posted by The Blond Don Juan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    The only thing ingorant abou this story are your comments...quit your crying haters!!! Ocho Negro is a beast!!!

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