Chad Johnson legally changes name to Ocho Cinco

[nowhereman]

taken from the AP

Bengals wide receiver changes last name to Ocho Cinco

CINCINNATI -- 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. 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.

the bold is right up there with 'you can't control what the ball do' as my favorite sports quote of the summer. so ridiculous.

shades of the Ultimate Warrior legally changing his name to 'the warrior'

[BGMaverick9]

Originally Posted by nowhereman

taken from the AP



the bold is right up there with 'you can't control what the ball do' as my favorite sports quote of the summer. so ridiculous.

shades of the Ultimate Warrior legally changing his name to 'the warrior'

It makes sense for him though. That team is a mess right now. They really need to get their act cleaned up.