The Alleged End of “Ochocinco”: 85 Kinds of Awesome?

Oh, Chad.

The wide receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson (and in a few months, probably formerly known as a Bengal, too) says he’s had enough of the “Ochocinco” bit.  85 told ESPN this week he plans to change his name back.

You know.  ‘Cuz it would be weird calling yourself Ochocinco if someone else on your new team already has that name.

Pros:

  • Ken Broo can stop scowling every time he has to read the name “Ochocinco.”
  • Unsold Ochocinco jerseys will probably be slashed to bargain prices.  Makes a great Valentine’s Day gift!

Cons:

  • Hearing Dave Lapham say “Ochocinco” reminded me of hearing a fat guy ordering more chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant.  I found it oddly comforting.
  • Probably the first in a long series of things about to become less fun at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Ocho and Votto at Starbucks: Awesome or Meh?

So, apparently, Chad Ochocinco ran into the real Cincinnatian/Canadian hero Joey Votto (still 100% Awesome in our hearts) at a Starbucks the other day. Know how I know this? #2 headline at the Enquirer’s website this morning. So, awesome or meh? Photographic evidence:

Pros:

  • Hey, there’s a lot of talent in that frame.
  • Kinda cool to see those two guys in the same place at the same time.
  • Yay, coffee!

Cons:

  • Who gives an ess?
  • Ugh. Bengals. Blecch.
  • Um, that’s an Ocho cutout, isn’t it? He stands exactly the same way in every photo with everyone, ever.

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