Found August 20, 2009 on Shutdown Corner:
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We've always known that Chad Ochocinco(notes) is great at three things: Talking, catching and keeping himself in the news. After tonight's preseason game, we can add another thing to that list: kicking. In a preseason game against the New England Patriots, the colorful Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver took over kicking duties for his team while its usual kicker, Shayne Graham(notes), was nursing a groin injury. Ochocinco successfully converted an extra point after a Chris Henry touchdown reception, booting the ball straight through the middle of the uprights. Afterward, he told Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer:"‘Esteban' Ochocinco is back. The most interesting footballer in the world. Everyone has to remember, I've always said that soccer is my No. 1 sport. I think Ronaldinho would be proud of me right now." Why Esteban? Is that a popular name amongst footballers? And how can Esteban be back if he was never around in the first place. But I digre...
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