Chad Johnson is no more...

[Smokedawg]

Hes now Chad Ocho Cinco

If the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason couldn't get any more strange, Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson may have added a new chapter just before the regular season.

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's -- sorry -- Ocho Cinco's reported name change has been rumored in NFL circles for weeks, and according to the station today, it's official.

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 quite some time.

The media also would have to refer to him as Chad Ocho Cinco from this point on.

Sounds little strange, but nothing is too outlandish for No. 85 or the Bengals these days.

Stay tuned.

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[mogo]

:36_11_6: what a meathead....

 

[Blue_Chip]

idiot... i wonder if he knows that means "eight five" and not "eighty five"

 

[Smokedawg]

i think its hilarious

now its on his jersey...which will sell a ton

plus thats what everyone has to call him

too funny

hey, it worked for prince...and he can always change it back

 

[Schrute]

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[The Farm]

idiot... i wonder if he knows that means "eight five" and not "eighty five"

Have had this line of thinking for the past year..:tiphat:

 

[BRARSTAR]

thats fuckin hilarious

 

[Tide High]

anyone who says "people don't know how smart i really am" is a dumb fuck

 

[gjl02]

chad is becoming irrelevant

 

[G-Man]

Does that mean he is now a potential terrorist? The odd name fits...

He's just another RADICAL moron!

 

[orangemonk]

hahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahha

 

[JumpOnBoard]

Does that mean he is now a potential terrorist? The odd name fits...

He's just another RADICAL moron!

???

 

[Pucks]

He is an idiot. :3_9_7:

 

[brewer]

Why is it Ichiro has Ichiro on back of his jersey and not Suzuki?

 

[E.T.G.]

funny stuff, now help my fantasy team

 

[Gorgolon Lives]

Why is it Ichiro has Ichiro on back of his jersey and not Suzuki?

Why doesn't Yao Ming have "Ming" ?

 

[Troutman]

???

I dont get it either? A radical?

 

[SkinsTerps94]

I bet he doesn't have 500 yards receiving this year...

 

[Satyr]

Why is it Ichiro has Ichiro on back of his jersey and not Suzuki?

you're kidding right?

 

[gjl02]

ichiro is his last name

 

[orangemonk]

in eastern cultures the last name is first... like jordan michael. or ocho cinco chad. they put family and community before themselves, which is why the last name is placed in the beginning of their name.

 

[brewer]

thanks orangemonk didn't know that

 

[spanishshark]

Ocho Cinco

Talk about egos. :36_11_6:

Bengals WR Johnson reportedly changes name

Aug 29, 10:12 pm EDT



CINCINNATI (AP)—Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.
The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn’t return a message left on his cell phone Friday night.
“It’s something I don’t think anyone has ever done before,” he told the team’s Web site. “Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I’m having fun.”
Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker—a reference in Spanish to his No. 85—and put it on the back of his uniform before a game. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis—who dislikes Johnson’s attention-getting stunts—referred to the receiver as “Ocho Psycho.”

Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the Bengals had no comment on the matter.
Johnson has been a concern for the Bengals this season. He unsuccessfully lobbied for a trade in the offseason, threatening to sit out if he didn’t get his way. When the Bengals refused, he relented and showed up for minicamp, but complained that his right ankle was bothering him.
He had bone spurs removed from the ankle and was limited at the start of training camp. In the second preseason game, he landed awkwardly and temporarily dislocated his left shoulder. Johnson is wearing a harness and expects to play in the season opener against Baltimore.

 

[cogenman]

Am I the only one that thinks his act is getting tired? Man the guy loves the attention.

 

[reNew Orleans]

http://cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63277

 

[MeasyMoney]

haha...what a G, this guy is hella funny

 

[~Utah]

in eastern cultures the last name is first... like jordan michael. or ocho cinco chad. they put family and community before themselves, which is why the last name is placed in the beginning of their name.

I dont think thats true for the case of Ichiro, I was reading an article about his brother and I his last name was Suzuki

 

[MENACE]

Chad Johnson is a piece of shit. I'm going to trade him asap from my fantasy squad if I can get anything for him.

 

[B.A.R.]

Typical Ohioan

 

[Toronto_Mike]

in eastern cultures the last name is first... like jordan michael. or ocho cinco chad. they put family and community before themselves, which is why the last name is placed in the beginning of their name.

This only happens for specific regions, so if you are stating Eastern to be China, Japan, and Korea then you are correct, in other nations around Asia that isn't the case.

 

[Fondybadger]

Ichiro and Kurt Suzuki are "brothers"

 

[splinter_65]

I think the Bengals should respond by changing his number to 86!

 

[YesSir]

Typical Ohioan

'an_horse'

 

[YesSir]

Typical Ohioan

'an_horse'

 

[Smokedawg]

Bengals putting Ocho Cinco on No. 85 jersey
<!-- end page tools --><!-- begin story body --> <!-- template inline -->CINCINNATI -- Chad Johnson is no more. It's officially Chad Ocho Cinco in the NFL.
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<!-- INLINE HEADSHOT (END) --> The Cincinnati Bengals announced Thursday that they have begun "the process of listing the former Chad Johnson as Chad Ocho Cinco for all club business, per the legal change of his surname effected in Florida.

"The list of appropriate changes will include Ocho Cinco wearing his new surname on the back of his jersey for Sunday's season opener at Baltimore."

Ocho Cinco officially changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., last week. The league had not changed his name on their Web site or the team's Web site.

"It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the Bengals' Web site last week. "Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I'm having fun."

Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker -- a reference in Spanish to his No. 85 -- and put it on the back of his uniform before a game.

Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis -- who dislikes Johnson's attention-getting stunts -- referred to the receiver as "Ocho Psycho."

Johnson has been a concern for the Bengals this season. He unsuccessfully lobbied for a trade in the offseason, threatening to sit out if he didn't get his way. When the Bengals refused, he relented and showed up for minicamp, but complained that his right ankle was bothering him.

He had bone spurs removed from the ankle and was limited at the start of training camp. In the second preseason game, he landed awkwardly and temporarily dislocated his left shoulder. Johnson is wearing a harness and expects to play in the season opener against Baltimore on Sunday.

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• Chad Ocho Cinco
• #85
• Wide Receiver
• Cincinnati Bengals

• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 192
• Born: Jan 9, 1978 - Miami, FL
• College: Oregon State
• Draft: 2001 - 2nd round (5th pick) by the Cincinnati Bengals

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[cogenman]

Wouldn't it be funny if the Bengals traded Chad to another team where someone already has the number 85, then he won't give it up. haha.