Ironic given the man can't type today.And the reasons for Ali were vastly different and aren't really comparable in my opinion.
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Chad Johnson has officially changed his name to "Chad Ocho Cinco. (1 Viewer)
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Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
Is "Ocho Cinco" Johnson's new muslum name?
fatness
Footballguy
Already answered that.
You were around 40 years ago, you're still talking about Cassius Clay. How did you feel about changing his name to Muhammad Ali?
Like the soft drink? "Have a COC and a smile"?I'm referring to him by the initials "COC".I hope I don't have to tell anyone how to pronounce that.
lyon812
Footballguy
I pulled up his Wikipedia page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Johnson) and couldn't stop myself from snickering. Good times.
Actually I don't particularly care. I'm a bit unsure as to what principles and values someone could be violating by changing their name. If a woman gets married and changes her name does that bother you?? What if she decided to keep her maiden name?Why does his name change bother anyone that much?Manster said:i'm sure he's got enough money. there are things called values and principles. changing your last name to make money is selling out, imo. now, obviously you think this is cool. i think it's lame. we disagree.
It annoys me, but no more or less than any of the other attention whoring he does. He is probably a fun guy to hang out with but I find screaming "LOOK AT ME!!!!" lame regardless of who it is.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Someone changing their name is probably about as annoying as someone using the number "3" to represent the letter "E" in their name. Neither is really a big deal unless you let it be.
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Or someone telling others what they should or shouldn't find annoying.
thatguy
Footballguy
fatness
Footballguy
It really is official that he's changed his name.
He got fined by the NFL in 2006 for wearing "Ocho Cinco" on his jersey. Now he'd get fined for not wearing it.
He got fined by the NFL in 2006 for wearing "Ocho Cinco" on his jersey. Now he'd get fined for not wearing it.
fatness
Footballguy
That's great.
Manster
Footballguy
you're kidding, right? how can anyone compare Ali, or a woman changing her maiden name to chad johnson changing his name to ocho cinco? he's trying to be extreme, and to me it just comes off tacky. maybe AP will change his name to purple jesus.meh. i guess i'm more bothered by people that think its "cool". again, it comes down to what we value about football. whatever, to each his own.Actually I don't particularly care. I'm a bit unsure as to what principles and values someone could be violating by changing their name. If a woman gets married and changes her name does that bother you?? What if she decided to keep her maiden name?Why does his name change bother anyone that much?i'm sure he's got enough money. there are things called values and principles. changing your last name to make money is selling out, imo. now, obviously you think this is cool. i think it's lame. we disagree.
thecardiackid
Footballguy
I think that would be "Senor" Cinco to you, Mr. F&L.Mr. Cinco?His dad must be so proud...
BoulderBob
Footballguy
I dig the fact that it may be intended as a slap to the NFL for their silly fines, but come on now...If he thinks this will make him more $ in endorsements, I think he is misinformed, or he is just a moron...
I try not to concern myself with the decisions and actions of others that have no impact on me or those close to me. As long as this is something he really wants to do, I applaud him.I also think it's hilarious that there will be someone in the world with the last name of Ocho Cinco.As far as endorsements, I think it actually will net him more in endorsements. Unless NFLPA rules have changed or I completely forgot them, he won't personally see any increase in $$ from jersey sales as that is all licensed by the NFLPA. But, I'd venture to guess that there will be plenty of producers of goods that would love to use a colorful guy with an interesting nickname, such as "Ocho Cinco." I'm sure there will be plenty of market testing to see what happens to his popularity if the name becomes "official." If nothing else, it will get him more publicity.
I'm just wondering what pricinples someone violates when they change their name. He could change his name to Max Power, what difference does his name make? He is still the same player, if Peterson changed his name to "All Day" would that make his football performance any different? It seems that you just don't like the business end of thing showing itself in football. Whatever you value about football keep in mind that it is a business pure and simple, you are just starting to see the players more aggresive to capatalize on it.Manster said:you're kidding, right? how can anyone compare Ali, or a woman changing her maiden name to chad johnson changing his name to ocho cinco? he's trying to be extreme, and to me it just comes off tacky. maybe AP will change his name to purple jesus.meh. i guess i'm more bothered by people that think its "cool". again, it comes down to what we value about football. whatever, to each his own.Actually I don't particularly care. I'm a bit unsure as to what principles and values someone could be violating by changing their name. If a woman gets married and changes her name does that bother you?? What if she decided to keep her maiden name?Why does his name change bother anyone that much?i'm sure he's got enough money. there are things called values and principles. changing your last name to make money is selling out, imo. now, obviously you think this is cool. i think it's lame. we disagree.
fatness
Footballguy
"Marion Morrison"
BigRed
Footballguy
None. I'm sure mom is so proud.
They should change the NFL's name to "Ringling Bros" or some such. In fact Chad whoever-o should change his name to Barnum Bailey. 
Kleck
Footballguy
The NFL needs more C Boobies.there's too many C Johnson's in the NFL anyways
Tillmanisahero
Footballguy
I think it is foolish IMHO. I think your surname is something to be proud of as it represents your family and all it hard work and struggle through life. Ocho Cinco.....that doesn't even mean "85" like his number it means "8" "5" maybe he could brush up on his Spanish a little bit before making the change.
Manster
Footballguy
thread over!!! bring on the season so we dont have time to talk about chad johnson.
jerseys finest
Footballguy
although i do find it rather silly, i cant knock the guy for making what looks like a very smart business move. How many people are talking about the name change now instead of the supposedly "bum shoulder" that was supposed to ruin his season? Like it or hate it, its going to be one of the top selling jerseys this year and he will see his chunk of that. The change to ocho cinco is exactly what he meant to do. the moniker of "8" "5" was attached(mostly self imposed) to johnson since he's come into the league. he's referred to himself(amongst all the other names) as "8" "5". he doesn't refer to himself as "85", which is why he chose ocho cinco. IMO
fatness
Footballguy
"John Charles Carter"
Tillmanisahero
Footballguy
The difference with movie stars is that they adopt stage names but they don't officially change their names. In Heston's (John Charles Carter) case he took the name of his step father (a very common practice in his day to avoid the stigma of "last" name issue) at the age of 10. He didn't change his name to get the attention of the media or as an outcry to get noticed.
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GreenNGold
Footballguy
I think that CJ is a moran for the most part and his antics are getting old... he is really pressing to come up with new material (most of his antics last year were one big 
).
However, I really like this one, not because I don't think he's a moran anymore, but because he found a way to stick to the NFL and circumvent some of their super-strict rules.
At the same time, can you imagine any other player doing this without being called a major media-whore, such as Favre changing his name to Brett Cuatro?
).However, I really like this one, not because I don't think he's a moran anymore, but because he found a way to stick to the NFL and circumvent some of their super-strict rules.
At the same time, can you imagine any other player doing this without being called a major media-whore, such as Favre changing his name to Brett Cuatro?
massraider
Footballguy
Maybe his family is nothing to be proud of.Or maybe he doesn't have to live by your principles.I think it was very cool to go to live scoring and see 'Chad Ocho Cinco'.How can anyone not find this funny? And make no mistake, he will find a way to make money off this. He's a very smart businessman.
massraider
Footballguy
Yeah, I hate those stupid morans.I think that CJ is a moran for the most part and his antics are getting old... he is really pressing to come up with new material (most of his antics last year were one big
Did anyone else see the recent Best Damn Sports Show where the guys were talking about Chad changing his name? I SWEAR they frequent the shark pool and read this thread!!! One guy was like "There's too many Johnson's in the league anyway" and another was like "At least he's not doing cocaine, beating up his girlfriend, etc." 
Best Damn staff, if you are out there, send me a writer's cheque for stealing my material
Best Damn staff, if you are out there, send me a writer's cheque for stealing my material
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
It was pretty weird to see that on my roster today. Now imagine he gets his wish to be traded and the 85 jersey is being worn by another player.
BTW, according to D Woodson and M Schlereth - and I'm pretty sure they were being serious - players do call each other "Eight Five" vs. Eighty-Five.
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Chunky Soup
Footballguy
So when is MFL going to update his name? I find myself checking hourly.
Banger
Footballguy
I actually got the following posted on our CBS site...Ocho CincoAs of Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, Chad Johnson will become Chad Ocho Cinco in the player pool. Please keep that in mind when you are looking for him.
ShadowMaster
Footballguy
Brought that up here when the ####### took the nickname to begin with and I was flamed for being picky.I think Chad Mucho Loco would have been a much better fit.It's actually pronounced "ochenta y cinco".I have said that all along, too. Chad isn't very smart, is he?
massraider
Footballguy
Yeah, it is picky.Brought that up here when the ####### took the nickname to begin with and I was flamed for being picky..It's actually pronounced "ochenta y cinco".I have said that all along, too. Chad isn't very smart, is he?
geoff8695
Footballguy
Well technically if Chad is a descendant of formerly enslaved African Americans, then Johnson wouldn't necessarily be a surname to be proud of. Slaves took the surnames of their owners for census purposes. Now I don't know the history of Chad's ancestors or how they came by the name of Johnson, but that would be quite a different perspective on what the name could represent and all the "hard work and struggle" associated with it.Maybe Ocho Cinco isn't so bad after all...
I may have just changed my stance on the issue. Come to think of it, being proud of things people who came before you and are long gone seems silly to me anyway.OK, Chad you now officially have my approval, and I am sure the fact that I withheld it up to this point has been keeping you up nights. Just put up another game like yesterday when you play against me this year please.Well technically if Chad is a descendant of formerly enslaved African Americans, then Johnson wouldn't necessarily be a surname to be proud of. Slaves took the surnames of their owners for census purposes. Now I don't know the history of Chad's ancestors or how they came by the name of Johnson, but that would be quite a different perspective on what the name could represent and all the "hard work and struggle" associated with it.Maybe Ocho Cinco isn't so bad after all...
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
Looked like Mucho Stinko yesterday.
BusterTBronco
Footballguy
Ocho Stinko would be be more appropriate at this point. I can't believe I used a third round pick on this bum!
