Chad Still Can't Get His Name Right

by IFChris on May 15, 2009 4:35 PM EDT in News

Well, Chad finally got what he wanted from the NFL: The right to have his new last name on the back of his jersey. Unfortunately, there is a catch. But first, here's a little reminder: When the name change was first announced, the NFL did not allow the jerseys to be altered because of financial obligations.

Now it's a new year, a new season and the NFL has relented. One problem though -- when Chad Whatevermylastnameisnow sent his official documents in, he spelled "Ocho Cinco" as one word. Because of that, the name on the back of his jersey won't look like it does in the lead picture. Nope, it'll be Ochocinco -- not exactly the change number 85 was looking for, methinks.

This lastest chapter officially turns this whole name change saga from something surreal into laughing stock territory. What started has another attention grab -- coupled with an actual savvy marketing decision -- has progressed to the point where, if they decided to go that route, HBO could have another pro football-based comedy on their hands.

Of course, this one would be a little more unintentional than 1st & Ten.

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Really?

The league wnats to mess with him because the form in Florida was filled out incorretly? Another feather in the cap for the No Fun League!

by Tommyboy45 on May 15, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

I think they are sticking to their own rules

The fault likes with Chad, not the NFL. He should have let his lawyer fill the form out, or at least he should have NOTICED THIS WHEN THEY SENT HIM THE PAPERWORK. You know he’s got it hanging in his crib somewhere.

Maybe this is a prophecy. Has chad lost the ability to create seperation on the field? According to the name on his jersey, he has!

by UpStateMike on May 15, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions

But it could have been taken care of

with a phone call..Hey Chad, looks like you made Ochocinco one word, did you mean it? Why don’t you see if you can amend it with the folks in Florida. Done. But nooooooo, god damn NFL.

by Tommyboy45 on May 15, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

plus 1

LMMFAO

by steelerstyle on May 16, 2009 5:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Who Cares?

He better shows up at training camp or else….. WE ARE FUCKED!!!

by Monkeyfeng on May 15, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

as usual

Just another example of what a joke he is as a player and a person. The only organization that comes close to being as inept is Washington because they offered so much in a trade for him last year. Mike Brown didn’t pull the trigger, thereby retaining the ineptitude crown.

by ravensfan2 on May 15, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions