Why does he go by Chad Eight Five and not Chad Eighty-five?
Ochentacinco > Ocho cinco.
I think a player is "relevant" when he plays up to a level that significantly impacts the outcomes of games, or makes other teams game-plan against him, or even just makes fans sit up and take notice. Chad certainly does that with his play, so to be he's relevant.
BALTIMORE -- Just when everyone thought it was over with the legal name change with Chad Ocho Cinco, the NFL threw a last-minute monkey wrench into his plans.
According to a press release by the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL informed Ocho Cinco earlier Sunday that he will have to wear his original name on the back of his jersey. Ocho Cinco stepped on the field Sunday with the nameplate "C. Johnson."
The receiver had a legal name change in the state of Florida this summer so he could wear his former nickname of "Ocho Cinco" this season. Although the NFL recognized the name change, the release says "certain issues remain [with the NFL] to be resolved before Ocho Cinco will be permitted to wear his new surname on his jersey.'"
"He will wear the name Johnson on his jersey today and will be referred to as Chad Johnson on the official play-by-play sheet," the statement said. "Further questions should be directed to the league office."
Contacted Sunday by The Associated Press, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said, "He has a financial obligation to Reebok, which produces the jerseys available to fans. That has to be resolved before the on-field jersey can be changed.
"The same obligation exists for any player that changes his number or name."
Before watching the Indianapolis Colts play their first regular-season game at Lucas Oil Stadium, commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters that the name change on the jersey would likely occur soon.
"He's legally changed his name, so we're willing to recognize that," Goodell said. "There's what I call a more administrative issue that has to be dealt with. There's a large inventory of jerseys that are out there with 85 Johnson. Any player that changes a number or changes his name has to address that so that our licensing is not stuck with a large inventory. That's just something we're dealing with. As far as we're concerned, if he changes his name legally, that's fine with us."
After the Bengals' 17-10 loss to Baltimore, Ocho Cinco refused to address the NFL's ruling.
"I ain't worried about the name, man. We just lost the game," he said. "I ain't worried about that."
I don't think defensive coordinators are losing too much sleep over Ocho Cinco these days
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And are you a defensive coordinator? No, you aren't. I'd say a real defensive coordinator in the NFL just might want to account for one of the most prolific offensive players in the last 5 years.
I guess the Ravens coordinator stayed up all night and solved the riddle of how to neutralize the greatest receiver in the game today
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What a fool. He and TO are two reasons not to watch football.
I wish the game was less obsessed with showy spectacle - then these idiots would have no audience.
And they're going to talk about that for the ENTIRE season.
Seems you've forgotten about Brett Favre...
Every time that man blows his nose it makes the ESPN ticker.
What a fool. He and TO are two reasons not to watch football.
You're right I did. I try to forget that he ever existed because trading Favre is the worst thing my favorite team ever did, other than drafting Michael Vick.
MacDawg said:Now that the name change has become silly, wonder what is next to get attention?
ESPN said:Will Ocho Cinco's plan work against Dallas?
October 3, 2008 10:00 AM
Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker
Chad is back to being Chad.
Everyone knew this would happen, and it's not necessarily a bad thing.
But Chad Ocho Cinco is saying a lot -- and we mean a lot -- of things this week in preparation for the Cincinnati Bengals' game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Here is just a sample of what the Pro Bowl receiver has told the Cincinnati and Dallas media this week:
In practice, Ocho Cinco told coach Marvin Lewis and owner Mike Brown "the cat is out of the bag" and that he's going back to being the old Chad.
Therefore, Ocho Cinco later promised to kiss the Cowboys star logo as a sign of respect when he scores on Sunday.
He challenged Cowboys' defensive backs, saying they're going to get it because the Bengals and their offense are frustrated.
Ocho Cinco also admitted he really wanted to play for Dallas this offseason and encouraged Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to give him a call.
Ocho Cinco believes speaking boldly will jump-start the Bengals after an 0-4 start. He says it's worked before. Time will tell.
But it is good that Ocho Cinco is back to being himself. Ocho Cinco knows and the Bengals should know that he's not the same player when he's not having fun.
Cincinnati has tried limiting Ocho Cinco when it comes to his public displays in the media and on the football field. As a result, the team hasn't gotten the same exciting, productive player on game days as he's having one of his worst statistical seasons to date.
The Chad Johnson Update
The Bungles move to 0-6
Ocho Cinco's line against the Jets this week
5 catches
57 yards
0 TDs
I'm seeing a pattern here
I guess relevance is in the eye of the beholder
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