Marvin to Chad: Hold the Mustard

by IFChris on Nov 11, 2009 4:15 PM EST in Game Previews

In a move that will certainly please many of you, Marvin Lewis has put the kibosh on Chad Ochocinco's latest attempt to rile his opponents. Seeing how the Pittsburgh Steelers play their home games at Heinz Field, Ocho thought it would be a neat little dig if he sent them some mustard, much like the deodorant care packages he delivered to the Ravens.

Well, Lewis found out and put a stop to that nonsense, much to the delight of many Bengals fans, I'm sure. Count me among those who likes Marvin's decision.

Normally, Chad's antics don't bother me, but this Sunday's game is particularly huge and it would be nice if we could focus on the actual game instead of trash-talking and one-upmanship. Obviously, Lewis feels the same way. Granted, this is part and parcel of how Chad conducts business, but it's nice to know Coach Lewis still has sway over the most outspoken and noticeable player on his team.

In other news, in light of the mustard denial, there's this sign discussing NFL Rule #1059, which warns opposing defenders about the risks of trying to cover Ocho man to man. Apparently, it's on display at Chad's locker.

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Seriously

I’m all about being fan as a hobby (for entertainment purposes only) and not taking it too seriously. Winning or Losing has no real bearing on my life.

But it will be much more entertaining to beat the Steelers’ asses than to put mustard on Heinz Field!

by Evil Monkey on Nov 11, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions

I laughed pretty damn hard after hearing Chad was going to send mustard to the Steelers. F’ing hilarious!

by JohnnyK on Nov 11, 2009 6:46 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, when I heard about this, this morning, I spilled my coffee all over the place!!

I wish he’d do it after words if we win the game. Now that would be funnier! I laughed about the sign he hung up in his locker too. Chad is definitely back!

by WHYUS!! on Nov 11, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions

Lets win the game first

Then I will buy a care of mustard and give them out to the Steelers fans at work.

by UpStateMike on Nov 12, 2009 4:10 AM EST reply actions

*case

by UpStateMike on Nov 12, 2009 4:11 AM EST up reply actions

Warhol

Funny that you went with a Warhol image. Did you use that in part because The Andy Warhol Museum is in Pittsburgh? If so, that’s almost an Ochocinco move right there. : )

I admit that I’m usually amused by Chad’s antics. It’s usually all in good fun. But it’s good to see Marvin stepping up before a big game, when he feels he needs to. Looking forward to a pulling out a win this Sunday.

by satyanaas on Nov 12, 2009 8:39 AM EST reply actions

That's a Lichenstein Painting I believe - not warhol

by UpStateMike on Nov 12, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions

Irony & Respect

Our teams Hot-dog sending Mustard to Pittsburgh Heinz Field. If the Bengals don’t win Chad might have a locker full of Relish on Monday. Gotta love his antics, harmless & fun. Can’t easlly believe that anyone takes any of this from Chad with any seriousness. The Bengals are going to earn respect this weekend on the field with or without mustard. The loser this weekend will be reduced to a wildcard contender. It’s time to win the North.

by Vman in Germany on Nov 12, 2009 9:14 AM EST reply actions