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Give Chad Ochocinco an idea for a touchdown celebration. What's your Chad story?

Not only is Chad Ochocinco going to get judged by dancing on Dancing With The Stars, but he's also hosting a contest that you could win if you give Chad a Touchdown Celebration he could use after scoring a touchdown.

This is all you need to do: Think up a brilliant end-zone celebration – ideally, one you could picture Ochocinco performing – and submit it to NameDrop.com. Ten finalists will perform their dances at the kids-only NameDrop.Com Chad Ochocinco Football Camp, which takes place July 22-23 at Sycamore High School.

Finalists get an official Chad Ochocinco Camp T-shirt and an autographed Ochocinco jersey, and the winner receives an additional $500 – not to mention eternal bragging rights.

If anyone here submits, make sure you give us a few pictures of your dorky attempt at dancing to the Bee Gees.

My personal feelings on Chad Ochocinco has gone through the preverbal roller coaster. Like most of you, I'm a traditional football fan. I respected guys that worked hard, that played harder. But most importantly, I loved players that only had their name mentioned on game day. I'm big into that team first mentality and anything that seemed individual quickly wore on me, big time; if for no other reason than not really knowing how to deal with it.

But then Chad came along. Yea, the same Chad that went from Chad Johnson to Chad Ochocinco. Esteban? Sure. Great. He celebrates. He offers up guarantees, hangs a checklist of cornerbacks he'll beat in his locker and does a lot of things that focused on him. At first, I hated it. "Hey Chad, play football," I would yell at the television, even if it were turned off.. "Just give the damned ball to the damn referee, Chad." "Quit talking to the press about yourself on a Tuesday, Chad." Damn. He irritated me. But man, that guy can play ball. So I took the good. I took the bad. I took the facts...

I've always liked his personality. He's funny. Well liked. Unlike many who worked in a business that was monikered the No Fun League, Chad defied that by having fun. Sure, two offseasons ago, I was back to that annoyed fan that tired of Chad's media tour demanding to be traded. Then he displayed remorse, felt badly for what would turn out to be the ultimate embarrassment; but the humbling experience of a lifetime. I truly believe that last year was the best year we've seen of Chad. Yes, his numbers were down. But his blocking vastly improved and his team-first attitude wasn't just impressive -- it was damned awesome.

So I like Chad. Do I call him a leader? No, not yet. Based on what he did, maybe he could be exactly that. Maybe he already is. Because as outlandish as he is, he's always come across to me as reserved. He wouldn't talk about his leadership. He'll propose to cheerleaders (who wouldn't?), run naked through the woods (who wouldn't?) and become a social media addict who comes up with new words I have never heard before.

So what's your Chad story now? Do you get annoyed with his personality but accept it because of what he can do on the field? Or is your dislike for Chad too strong to care what he does on the field? Or do you like his antics as well as his play? Tell me your story.

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Revive Merton Hanks duck walk !

He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is

by WarWolf on Mar 10, 2010 11:30 PM EST reply actions  

Oh Chad

Well I gotta say Chad is one of the reasons that I became a Bengals fan living in the burgh. Chad is a character but one with good judgement. I like the fact that we do not hear about him in the news negatively. How many times are athletes in the news with sex scandals, DUI’s, murders and the ever so popular substance abuse…. Does Chad ever get mentioned for doing any of this? No! Why? Because Chad knows what he is doing… Not only is he a gifted athlete but I am sure he knows his time in the No Fun League is coming to an end and now he is trying to make himself marketable for a career after the NFL. Acting, Analyst, Broadway Dance – Sure why the heck not. Chad may be a bit annoying at times (mostly during the week) but come Sunday he is ready to go and has been improving his skills every year! I hope that Esteban? retires as a Bengal, as he will be known as one of the greats!

by Child Pleeez on Mar 11, 2010 8:22 AM EST reply actions  

I have always loved Chad and almost all of his antics (the HoF jacket being the only notable exception) and, frankly, I have trouble understanding those that do not.

by Todd G on Mar 11, 2010 8:42 AM EST reply actions  

Chad plays football as though it were a game.

What a novel idea… God bless you, Chad Ochocinco!

No degree of prosperity can be sufficient to eliminate all misfortune, and sloth is impervious to opportunity.

by kazahani on Mar 11, 2010 9:07 AM EST reply actions  

Chad takes pressure off teammates

I think an underrated aspect of Chad’s antics is the pressure he takes off of his teammates.

I think it was definately beneficial for guys like Cedric and TJ to fly beneath the media radar because all the attention was on Chad. Towards the end, I think TJ started to resent it but especially early on in his career, it allowed him to not have to answer questions every game win or lose.

I think it also helps guys like Carson who don’t have superstar personalities to just come in and go to work.

by PETIE on Mar 11, 2010 9:45 AM EST reply actions  

I have no problem with Chad

I haven’t been as hard on Chad as a lot of folks. I can definitely relate to the "shut up and play football" orientation that many folks have. I grew up that way playing sports—be sportsmanlike; when you score, be humble and act like you’ve been there before; don’t make it about yourself because it is about the team.

As I’ve gotten older and became more of a spectator than a participant, I have moved away from that perspective. I watch sports to be entertained. Yes, I want my team to win, and yes winning is more entertaining than losing, but beyond the significance of any particular game, the personalities, the back story and the "drama" of sports are part of what makes it entertaining. Granted a lot of it is silly and the manufactured drama (manufactured mostly by sports reporters and analysts) can grow weary from time to time, but players like Chad don’t bother me. Chad, like him or hate him is certainly entertaining. One thing for sure, you will never hear an NFL fan say "Chad Ochocinco? What team does he play for?"

The only thing that Chad has done which I have found annoying was his "trade me" campaign. It annoyed primarily because that wasn’t Chad being Chad, that was Chad being Drew and it was obvious.

Perhaps I’m also a little more defensive of Chad because I live in hostile territory. As I’ve mentioned before when it comes to football I often feel like the only black guy in a room full of ignorant white people –I have to represent, account for, and explain every aspect of "my people." Chad, he’s a thug, he’s a criminal, he’s a disgrace, he’s a distraction….and he’s none of these things. He’s a good football player that likes to have fun and make his fans smile. He’s never shot anyone, been busted with drugs, DUI, got in a barfight, etc. You can’t deny that the guy wants to win. He also likes to dance and is pretty creative when it comes to finding new ways to make watching football fun.
 

by goffchile on Mar 11, 2010 11:47 AM EST reply actions  

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