Found August 29, 2008 on The Scores Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Chad Johnson... err... Chad Ocho Cinco is one strange cat. "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 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 qu...
26 Comments:
  • I'll believe it when I see it. I've heard this rumor for awhile.
  • ocho cinco is pathetic
  • ocho cinco is a legend, he named himself after the amount of illegitimate childrens hes got...more props to you...John McCain should have picked Ocho Cinco for VP.....
  • Sucks for his future children.
  • LOL i love dis guy
  • All I say is where can I get his Jersey all I have is Chad Johsons Jersey
  • Sure, it sounds dumb that he did this but Chad knows exactly what he is doing. He is smart and knows what gets people talking and he certainly caused lots of that this offseason. Plus, he was already one of the best selling jerseys in the league and now with his last name change people that already had his jersey will go out and buy one. Players also get a percentage from jersey sales and if it sells as well as I think it will we may be laughing at Chad now, but Chad will be laughing all the way to the bank.
  • exactly
  • I think it's genius. Gotta love Ocho's attitude. Be your own person. Life's too short for anything less.
  • lol funny
  • He is awesome :) love it
  • Well you have to admit that the guy sure knows how to play the media, probably the one and only player that can do that.

    And you have to admit that If it is true Jersey sales will increase drasticly
  • i love this guy. i'm just putting it out there that the name "OCHO CINCO" would look good sewed on a midnight green jersey....there is always next year lol...
    this was either complete idiocy or pure genius
  • I just think it's silly, juvenile and escapist to conjure up an alter identity out of thin air and then have people routinely refer to you by that stupid moniker.

    Sincerely,
    Harvey Bars
  • Don't worry, Harvey, somebody got your joke.
  • doesnt suprise me at all....i love this guy
    free football game
  • Bum shoulder...That was hella funny. What about Chad " I had bone spurs removed from my ankle so I can't play"
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  • ocho cinco rules hes the best reciever in the nfl!
  • its funny to read that on the back of a jersey.... But stupid to be called by in real life!
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  • i wonder if this means he does lawn work now?
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  • This guy is an idiot. All he wants is media attention. Hey Ocho, to be repected in the NFL you have to play in the playoffs. You should read up on Jerry Rice because he is an example of class at the wide receiver position.
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  • He might be a J.T. O'sullivan!
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