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Bengals Chad Johson is now Chad Ocho Cinco
His number is 85, and he wanted to show everybody his Latino heritage. So Cincinnati Bengals wide-receiver Chad Johsnon decided to change his last name to Ocho Cinco (eight five in Spanish.)
That's dedication. Also the Spanish word for "eighty-five" is "Ochenta y Cinco." His number is 85, and he wanted to show everybody his Latino heritage. So Cincinnati Bengals wide-receiver Chad Johsnon decided to cha... more -
Ocho Cinco: It's official
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. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became of... more -
Chad Johnson not reporting for Cincinnati Bengals off-season training
A few minutes ago we asked Chad Johnson whether or not he'd be reporting for Cincinnati Bengals off-season training, which starts in 6 days (March 24). He gave us this definitive answer. A few minutes ago we asked Chad Johnson whether or not he'd be reporting for Cincinnati Bengals off-season training, which starts... more
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