There were swirling rumors late last night and this morning that Chad Johnson's name change -- as first reported by MDS at PFT -- actually happened. ESPN's James Walker kind of relayed the story via 1790 the Ticket, and that's the hot item on Ballhype but I'm here to tell you, folks, we are now living in the same world as Chad Ocho Cinco.
Per my conversation with the Broward County Clerk of Superior Court this morning, the name change for "Chad Johnson" that was filed on August 8, 2008 became official on August 28, 2008, meaning that you better jump all over your NFL.com shop now, before the "Chad Ocho Cinco" name actually becomes a fully licensed NFL product.
Seriously. We need Darren Rovell on this one to find out just out much Chad, the NFL and the Bengals stand to make off of apparel sales; I'm of the opinion that if Chad Ocho Cinco (annoyingly long but it will never get old) has a huge season, then he's going to sell a ton of merchandise.
Assuming of course that Roger Goodell doesn't storm the Broward Courthouse and force them to change the name back.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
8-29-2008 @ 11:10AM
Adam Jacobi said...
Today is the greatest day ever.
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8-29-2008 @ 12:10PM
Adam said...
Now if only Michael Vick would legally change his name to Ron Mexico...
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8-29-2008 @ 12:11PM
Adam said...
also, what happens now if he is traded to a team with someone already wearing 85? will he change his name again to ocho dos?
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8-29-2008 @ 1:36PM
wowman said...
Seven (7) straight 1,000 yard seasons on a losing team...he has earned the right to that ego...when you back up what you say you are going to do with actually doing it then it is not "trash-talking"...it's fair warning...
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8-29-2008 @ 1:46PM
glenny said...
ocho-psycho?
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8-29-2008 @ 7:45PM
dms said...
ocho stinko. GO BROWNS!
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8-29-2008 @ 4:29PM
4Favre said...
Ocho-Douche-o
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8-29-2008 @ 7:32PM
bobbyconjos said...
I like this dude. He has a good sense of humor.
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8-29-2008 @ 7:31PM
billyp01 said...
ocho-gayo
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8-29-2008 @ 7:33PM
kim said...
To Wowman:
Chad is a hazard player and needs an attitude adjustment.
7 1000 yard seasons, big deal...he's a selfish player and when he doesnt get his way he cries home to mommy.
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8-29-2008 @ 7:38PM
dogbert said...
what a stupid moron.
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8-29-2008 @ 8:51PM
Bree said...
Hey Brian are you from Montana? You sound just like my racist jerk of a little brother from Montana who is filled with hate and rage against anything he can not understand!!
It is people like you who cause all of the world's problems, this planet would be a better place without the likes of you hate mongers walking our streets!
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8-29-2008 @ 9:03PM
Mark said...
i agree with dave he should have changed it to Dickhead which he is
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8-29-2008 @ 9:27PM
Rich Kid said...
Brian, funny you don't mention who YOUR team is...But trash talkin about the Bengals and Cowboy's ...Looks like your the prime example of people I teach my kids to stay away from. Grow up BOY! Love Dem Cowboy's! Jealous Azz, you just WISHED Pacman was on your nameless team! Ocho Cinco...I like it. Sorry Brian, Did I just cause you another menstrual cramp? Go fly a kite
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8-29-2008 @ 10:14PM
Michael said...
Mr Puck... That is some funny ass shit..
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8-29-2008 @ 10:38PM
joe said...
get off the crack Mr. Johnson and get a real life with your real name, you are making more of ass of yourself as each year passes by. grow up
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8-29-2008 @ 10:40PM
jimbo said...
Dickhead, it is !
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8-29-2008 @ 10:52PM
Snoop said...
How about changing it to " Maricon Puto ocho cinco "
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8-29-2008 @ 11:02PM
diane said...
if he meant to name himself "eighty five", he screwed up. that would actually be "ochenta y cinco" or "ochenta cinco" in spanish. by naming himself "ocho cinco", he actually named himself "eight five". oops.
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8-29-2008 @ 11:33PM
Adam H` said...
ocho-cinco is a salesman and football player not to many people get this much exposure from a horrible team so he is just selling his name. He is one of the best recievers in the NFL so start cinco de mayo early
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