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Johnson, Bengals getting more zany?
Johnson, Bengals getting more zany?
Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Johnson 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 ...
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ENTER OCHO CINCO
ProFootballTalk.com — We first reported a couple of weeks ago that Bengals receiver Chad Johnson had filed paperwork aimed at legally changing his name to Chad Ocho Cinco. According to our friends at 790 The Ticket in Miami, it’s now official . Chad Johnson is Chad Ocho Cinco. But if that’s the case, his team has yet to get the memo.  There’s still a Chad Johnson on the roster — and no one named Ocho Cinco (or, as some might prefer, Asso Holo).

Chad Johnson Now Legally ‘Ocho Cinco’
Every Morning Quarterback — ... I don’t think anyone accused Chad of being dumb (even though he doesn’t know what team he’s playing on opening weekend). I mean, I don’t find him to be all that bright. I just think of him as more of an obnoxious, attention-craving, glory hog. He’s a good receiver. He’s just really unusual. So when he plays this season with “Ocho Cinco” on the back of his jersey, we’ll all be very impressed and entertained. Yawn. Source: ESPN NFL Nation Tags: chad-johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Ocho ...

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Pride Of Detroit — ... Chad Johnson reportedly has legally changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco.  Seriously.  How awesome would it be if the Bengals changed his number? ...

It’s Official, Chad Johnson’s NEW Last Name Is Legally “Ocho Cinco”
Sportaphile — ... The rumors started a few weeks ago that Chad was going to legally change his last name to Ocho Cinco and I didn’t quite believe it, but according to Miami radio station 790 The Ticket, the move is now official and legally binding. ...

Chad Johnson Officially Changes Name To Ocho Cinco
FanIQ Blog — ... In a move that I never thought would actually happen, and I'm sure pisses off Dictator Goodell to no end, Chad Johnson has officially changed his last name to "Ocho Cinco" in order to get the moniker on his jersey. ...

It is official - Chad Johnson now known as Ocho Cinco
Sports Crackle Pop — ... “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.” ...

Chad Johnson Is Dead, Long Live Ocho Cinco
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... Yep, that’s right, Chad Johnson is no longer Chad Johnson. According to Miami radio station 790 The Ticket, Chad has officially changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco . From ESPN.COM : 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.“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 ...

Introducing Mr. Ocho Cinco
The Sporting Blog — ... And when shall this go into effect? Well, based on his recent comments, it might be at the Bengals season opener against the Ravens: ...

TGIF: Bengals Top Indy, Final Cuts Loom
Stripe Hype | A Cincinnati Bengals Blog — ... In entertainment news, Chad’s rumored name change to Chad Ocho Cinco is a done deal according to a Miami radio station, so expect his jersey in Baltimore to read “Ocho Cinco.” ...

He actually did it: Bye, Chad Johnson. Hello, Chad Ocho Cinco
Shutdown Corner — ... no longer exists. From now on, when referring to the Bengals wide receiver who wears #85, he'll have to be called Chad Ocho Cinco, for that is now his legal name. ...

Chad Johnson Is Dead - Long Live Chad Ocho Cinco!
Intentional Foul — ... Words absolutely fail me here, but I’ll try — say goodbye to Chad Johnson. That person no longer exists, at least in the NFL. The person you once knew is now legally called Chad Ocho Cinco. That’s right folks, he legally changed his name to match the sideline stunt he pulled two seasons ago when he showed up on the sidelines with the “Ocho Cinco” in the name area. This label was peeled off before the game to reveal his then-real last name. ...

No More Johnson For You
Intentional Foul — ... Words absolutely fail me here, but I’ll try — say goodbye to Chad Johnson. That person no longer exists, at least in the NFL. The person you once knew is now legally called Chad Ocho Cinco. That’s right folks, he legally changed his name to match the sideline stunt he pulled two seasons ago when he showed up on the sidelines with the “Ocho Cinco” in the name area. This label was peeled off before the game to reveal his then-real last name. ...

REALEST OF THE WEEK
REALESTS NCAA College Michigan Football Basketball Rich Rodriguez Lil Wayne DMX — ... Get ready to see a lot more of the photo below: The man just officially changed his name to "Ocho Cinco" just to shove it up Roger Goodell's uptight ass. Let's just say we now have a clear favorite for Realest of the Year. ...

The artist formerly known as Chad Johnson
tonyblogs.net - Sports news, humor, videos and prognostications. — ... Miami's 790 The Ticket is reporting that Johnson has legally changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco, which will allow him to wear the nickname on the back of his jersey. ...

One Less Johnson
Honk if you love justice! — ... It is reported by 790 The Ticket in Miami that Chad Johnson has officially changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco.  This has caused the unthinkable, an actual humorous comment in the Yahoo! blogs: ...

Chad Johnson reportedly changes his name to Chad Ocho Cinco
Niners Nation — ... .  According to 790 The Ticket in Miami, Chad Johnson filed the necessary paperwork to legally change his last name from Johnson to Ocho Cinco.  That link is to ProFootballTalk.com, which has been known to post some sketchy rumors.  However, it's also been mentioned at ESPN and ...

The Week In Quotes: Sept. 5, 2008
Football Outsiders — ... ) IT’S SAFE TO SAY WE HAVE NO IDEA“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.” – Chad Ocho Cinco talking about the person at the center of his universe ( ESPN ) CALLED OUT“Ocho Cinco? If I was going to take all the legal steps for a name change I would go with something way cooler than a Ocho Cinco.” – Washington tight end Chris Cooley , who is now taking name changing recommendations on his ...

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