Ocho Stinco
Reported by The Associated Press
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week.
“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.
Seems that some players on team sports are too often wanting to promote themselves over their teams anymore. Get personal attention anyway you can, regardless of what the team thinks, or how it affects the team or other players. Great tactic. Worked for Terrell Owens, huh?
I believe this is the same Johnson that, just recently, stated that Michael Phelps wasn’t such a hot deal, and that he ( Johnson ) could thoroughly beat Phelps in the pool. Yeah, sure thing. I’ll take that bet anyday, and I’m not a gambler.
It’s one thing for a player, as part of a team, to stand out as a leader and a motivator. It’s quite another to just have the “Look at me, I want the spotlight” attitude. Some people may like it, and that’s fine, but personally I think it’s selfish and idiotic for one player to try to overshadow his whole team through ridiculous attempts to be remembered.
I wonder how long it’ll be before the novelty wears off and he, or someone else, will need to find another way to outdo this little joke of a publicity stunt.
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Man I can’t wait until this moron is a has-been. Ocho Cinco… Jesus H.
Oh boy, he is just another arrogant prick to me. I cannot believe he said that about Mike Phelps. I’m betting on Mike as well ;o)
This guy just takes his antics a little too far. No one said there can’t be a little fun on the field but when you’re taking to legal matters to change your name to your on field nickname… It shows arrogance, cockiness, and all that is wrong with the sport. No man is above the team and this guy just craves the individual attention.