Chad's Sombrero Celebration
by IFChris on Dec 7, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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Last week, Chad Ochocinco (I don't like typing that anymore) joked about the passing game opening up a little more, and lo and behold, it did. At least for him. Chad finished with nine catches for 137 yards and a touchdown. To wit, Carson Palmer finished the game only throwing for 220, meaning over half of his production came courtesy of "Esteban," who, in an effort to appeal to our Hispanic Bengal fans, lived up to one of his many namesakes by donning a sombrero and a matching poncho to celebrate his TD grab.
Good times for those of us who have been missing Chad's touchdown celebrations (guilty).
No doubt a fine will be handed down from Roger Goodell and his crew later this week. Anyone want to make a guess on the amount? I'm saying it will be more the $50K.
Speaking of unpleasant financial situations, starring our talented wide receiver, Chad is also being sued for apparently defaulting on a car loan.
The player was sued Friday in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court by Daimler Chrysler Financial Services, accused of not paying for his 2008 Dodge Challenger.
Ochocinco bought the car Aug. 12, 2008, using his former name, Chad Johnson.
He paid $55,5487.35 for the vehicle but put $20,000 down on it, getting a loan for $37,975 for the car he bought from Northgate Chrysler Jeep.
The suit accuses him of being in default on the loan, having paid $3,200 on the car in 13 months.
It claims he owes $34,709.72 on that loan plus 15 percent interest annually from Sept. 10, 2009, likely the last payment the company received on the car. His monthly payments are $847.11.
So that's why he legally changed his name from "Johnson" to "Ochocinco." Finally, the truth comes out. All so he could defraud on a car loan. For shame. Granted, Chad could probably pay that $35 or so thousand with one of his game day checks, so I'm not sure why he wasted his time defaulting.
Oddly enough, the news of Chad's automotive financial "trouble" also sheds light on him and Marvin Lewis discussing smart ways to invest money during HBO's Hard Knocks. Obviously, Chad not only needs a financial adviser, said confidant should also be adapt in total account management.
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He will just cut a check to pay for it
he probably just forgot about the payments lol. He is a millionare haha you think he will be broke or not pay it on purpose lol. I think that is funny. Chad is Crazy Chris ccc
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
Oh yea he left Jon jo hanging on the high five!!
that sucks!! :(
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
by TennBengalfan on Dec 8, 2009 2:59 AM EST up reply actions
high fives
did anyone notice after the celebration nobody was offering high fives, chad was going to everyone else, this goes to show you that even the team is getting tired of these worthless celebrations
I'm not sure what you saw there, but that's not what happened.
Players were helping him with his hat and everyone he went — which looked like defensive players, mind you — offered their hand when Chad did. I don’t think the team sees Chad as being a “bad teammate” like you seem to be referring to.
not a bad teammate
I really don’t think he is a bad teammate but I just don’t like the tired things he continues to do even though we are now a true playoff team, I was hoping this year he would be more of a “let’s get a team celebration” going instead of doing a sombrero routine while the game was definitely not sealed up yet
He's been supportive all year long.
His Twitter reflects that. He bans people all the time who bitch about his stats and says stuff like “Who cares? We’re winning.” Yeah, he likes attention, but when the Bengals are playing well, his shtick is well-received by the media.
As long has he doesn’t act like an ass when things are going his way, I don’t really see the problem.
Dumb
Not very inspirational. I would have thought it would have been better than what it was. One improvement would have been he did it on his second TD catch. As in, do the first one, you have not had one in a while, Chad. Show some nuttage and make a second TD happen. THEN you’d have gotten countless high fives. As it was, get back to playing ball.
ESPN reports $30K fine for the sombrero.
Really? $30K? For a sombrero and a poncho…on the sideline???
No. Fun. League.
From a fark thread on this topic:
Next time, I want to see Ocho Cinco whip out a prayer rug, bow in the direction of Mecca, and start to pray. It would be worth to see Goddell’s head asplode.
I guess a winning record brings out freaks.
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