What I thought was once a stupid and senseless rumor has now come true.  The NFL football player formerly known as Chad Johnson has officially changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco.  You can’t make this stuff up.  Why you ask?  So Chad who wears #85 can put Ocho Cinco on the back of his jersey.  What really gets me is that ocho cinco translates to eight five, not eighty five.  Poser.

On a positive note, I would be willing to bet that black and orange jersey sales with Ocho Cinco on the back go through the roof.  Maybe that will earn Mike Brown enough money to resign the teams best wide receiver, Ocho Cuatro TJ Houshmandzadeh.

The Bengals and Colts preseason game just started and already the Cincy o-line looks just as bad as it has throughout the preseason.  If we can’t protect Carson, we can count on another top 10 pick come April.

Another thing I noticed is that Jeremi Johnson needs to get his fat ass cut.  He has ballooned up to 275 pounds on his 5-11 frame.  What a joke.

This is the story of a 9 year old ace who has reportedly been banned from his little league baseball LEAGUE. Why? Because he his too good. The 9 year old stud already throws the ball 40 mph, and the rest of the league refuses to play against him. Jericho Scott is his name, and velo is his game. Jericho has NEVER hit an opposing player with a pitch, or injured another player in any other way. He is simply too good and refused to play for the defending champs who are sponsored by one of the leagues administrators. What the hell kind of adult tells a 9 year old american boy he can’t play baseball? This is absolutely ridiculous and unbelievable.

Mouser says… I listened to Mike and Mike this morning and heard the story. They said he was asked to play with the defending champs and turned them down. Now his team is 8-0 and complaints from parents of that team started it all. He also has been told he can move up to the 11-12 year-old league and play. Personally I think he should get to play in whichever league he wants but it makes sense to move him up. At that age its about development and learning the game… the batters don’t get anything out of being struck out every time and the kids playing defense might as well have their PSP’s out so they can have something to do while Jericho is mowing ‘em down.

Here is a list of the top 10 best fictional sports that have ever been described (in a book, movie…doesn’t matter). I like this list, there are a couple I hadn’t heard of but I see why they’re on the list. The link below briefly describes each sport and has pictures.

10. Flamingo Croquet - Alice in Wonderland

9.  Joust - Arcade game in 1982

8.  Parrises Squares - Star Trek

7.  Pod Racing - Star Wars: Episode One

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The best of the best.

From deadspin.com - Brian Collins, the flustered college sports caster thrust into internet infamy thanks to his woeful “Boom Goes The Dynamite!” display, has finally seen his hard work and humiliation pay off for him in the best way possible — an actual sportscasting job.

The 2008 Ball State graduate has apparently latched on full-time with KXXV in Waco, Texas (And Boom Go The Branch Davidians!) and according to his bio, “encourages residents to contact him about any story ideas.”

I bet more than half of those requests will be for more Indiana Pacers coverage. Congratulations to Brian.

• Smile
• Perseverance
• Long Lost 5th Ninja Turtle
• Horsing Around
• She Gets My Vote

Gene Upshaw (1945-2008)

Hall of Fame guard and NFL Union Chief Gene Upshaw has died of pancreatic cancer. He was hospitalized on Sunday, diagnosed the same day, and he passed away this morning. This is a surprise to everyone.

His accomplishments: 15 years in the NFL as a guard with the Oakland Raiders, 7 time Pro-bowler, 5 time All-pro selection, 3 Super Bowls (won 2 of the 3), and he was the NFL Players Association executive director.

His legacy will be remembered for his outstanding achievements as a player, but he was also very well for his work as the NFLPA executive director. He rose awareness for former players negligent retirement benefits and made huge strides in creating retirement benefits for the players.

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In what may have been the most entertaining hour of the Olympics, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh won gold while wearing white bathing suits in monsoon like weather. Not only was the wet t-shirt contest match awesome to watch, it was fairly competitive.

One thing I did not like about the match was Tian from China. She is a whiny little baby who faked an injury that lead to the delay of Francis Scott Key’s masterpiece from being blared over the loud speaker. What a dirty, bitch move. You would expect a sneaky move like that from the Japanese, but not the host of the Olympics.

At least he will have plenty of bail money…

From profootballtalk.com