Chad Ocho Cinco, and the 2008 NFL season

Did anyone not see this day coming? The former Chad Johnson finding another way to stick it to the NFL, has legally changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco probably due to the incident early last season with his attempted jersey alteration. For anyone who doesn’t know, Ocho Cinco (whom from now all shall be referred to as such) attempted to cover up the “Johnson” on the back of his jersey with a patch that said “Ocho Cinco” which literally translates from Spanish to “eight five”, reflecting his number on the team, 85. Before the game started however, quarterback Carson Palmer tore the patch off. Sure enough, the NFL still managed to find a way to fine him for the patch despite the fact that he never actually wore it during the game.

Personally, I am 100% behind Chad Ocho Cinco in everything he does. If you ask anyone to describe football in one word that isn’t “sport” most people would probably say “game”. Games are meant to be fun, Ocho Cinco and the players like him (T.O. to name just one) seem to be the only people who realize this. The NFL certainly does not, as them seem to fine people for just breathing too close to an opposing player these days.

With the start of the NFL season, I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. My deep hatred of the New England Patriots was the main fueling of my late-season cheering for the New York Giants and I don’t recall ever celebrating so hard for a team I didn’t care about. However, since that victory (which is sure to go down as one of the greatest games in NFL history, and is surely the biggest Super Bowl upset) I find myself unable to resist rooting for my home-team Giants. Considering my great displeasure with the recent activities of the Denver Broncos, and the terrible offseason moves they make and continue to make, I am sure I will be keeping a much closer eye on the Giants these season. And I must say that I am glad to see them carrying their momentum from the post-season last year into this season with their shut-out of the Redskins.