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Chad Johnson’s mouth makes the news again


Chad Johnson loves to talk. And talk and talk and talk. So, it isn’t surprising that every now and then he makes a fool of himself by barking like a pit-bull and biting like yorkie. It’s really no big deal when it comes to gridiron trash talk; Johnson’s gotta be used to wiping egg off his face by now, but people in the real world don’t seem to appreciate it when he doesn’t back up his promises.

Cincinnati resident Thomas J. Monahan is suing Funny Bone Comedy Club after Johnson failed to follow through with his promise to give away a Lexus that he had received for free from a Florida dealership. Apparently Monahan bought a bunch of tickets at $17 a pop only to have Johnson give the car to some nappy headed ho. Monahan’s son also got screwed out of a trip to the Super Bowl that Johnson had put up for grabs. But Monahan isn’t alone as five other plaintiffs are getting in on the action claiming that they were also denied trips that were promised by Ocho-Cinco during his stint as host of a comedy showcase at the club.

Damn Chad, if you keep flapping your lips like this and your list of “Who Covered 85 in `05” will be dwarfed by the new “Who Sued 85 in ’07” list, and nobody wants that. The NFL and its fans need your flashy grills, silly hairdos, big mouth and especially your choreographed TD celebrations. And after making it into the end zone only seven times last season, we need you to be on the practice field, not in the courtroom.

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[Sports By Brooks]: Man sues Chad Johnson for alleged Lexus renege
[Cincinnati.com]: Chad Johnson added to lawsuit

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Levi Jones calls Joey Porter a coward


A couple of weeks ago, Joey Porter was arrested for punching Levi Jones in the face. It was widely reported that Levi was knocked down and had to be treated for a gash above his eye. Well, Levi Jones would like you to know that he’s tougher than that.


It was problematic for me and my family, especially when the true story wasn’t out there. The particulars about how everything went down, I mean, ESPN, all they wanted to report was Joey Porter hit me in the face.

Six guys attacked me from behind before he did it. When the true story came out, ESPN still didn’t want to report it.

He (Porter) got my attention from the front and wouldn’t get near me until the six guys jumped me from behind, (then) he took part.

First of all, ESPN not reporting all the facts in the story? Shocking. Second, if true, Levi Jones’s account of the fight fits right in line with how we feel about Joey Porter. It wouldn’t suprise us in the least if Porter was the type to let his buddies do the work.

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[Cincinnati Enquirer]: Jones: Vegas fracas an ambush

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Attention Identity Thieves: Here’s Odell Thurman’s Social Security Number


The Cincinnati Enquirer released the police video of the Odell Thurman arrest today. It’s long and uneventful except for one thing — you can get Odell Thurman’s social security number from it. From his player page, you know he was born on 7/9/1983. Now you figure out his mother’s maiden name and you’re good to go. Better hurry up though, there’s speculation that Thurman will be suspended a full year by the NFL for this latest infraction since he was already serving a 4 game suspension. That money is going to dry up fast.

You’d think the police or the Cinci Enquirer would have the good sense to bleep out his social security number when releasing the video. But you know, maybe those annoying Visa commercials have squashed identify theft already.

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[Cincinnati Enquirer]: Video: Thurman’s arrest

[Cincinnati Post]: Thurman faces new suspension

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Bengals keep lighting up the arrests scoreboard


The Cincinnati Bengals had a statement win yesterday, beating defending Super Bowl champs the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-20 in a great game. So how do the NFL’s version of the Jailblazers celebrate? By having a player get arrested of course.

Odell Thurman, who is already serving a four game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy was pulled over and arrested for DUI early Sunday morning. He blew a .17 in a state with a legal limit of .08 on the breathalyzer.

Thurman said he had a few beers but was driving because the other passengers were in worse shape. The two passengers turned out to be Chris Henry and rookie WR Reggie McNeal. To prove Thurman’s point, Chris Henry proceeded to throw up out the window of the car.

Here’s what I like about the Bengals. They’re not afraid to spread the arrests around. They’re like one of those west coast offenses where each offensive player ends up with 3 catches and 30 yards each. Look at the selfishness of Chris Henry here. Having already been arrested for a gun charge in Florida, Henry knew that it wasn’t his turn to get arrested on a DUI so he let Odell Thurman drive. Next week, who knows, maybe the rookie will get his chance to shine. Teamwork folks.

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[Cincinnati Enquirer]: Thurman busted in OVI check

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Chad Johnson is the best trash talker in the league


Kellen Winslow might have fired the first round but then Chad Johnson returned fire with a series of shots. First, Winslow said that Browns corner Leigh Bodden would shut down Chad this weekend. In response, Chad had a teleconference with the Cleveland media that must have made Marvin Lewis just shake his head.

It’s humanly impossible to stop 85. You are kind of insulting me. I cannot be stopped. Period. Regardless as to how many times Carson and I missed on our page, I still give credit to [Leigh Bodden]. If you want to be realistic about it, he didn’t stop me — but I’m going to give him his credit anyways. That’s what I did.

I can’t be stopped, regardless as to what Kellen Winslow says. If he feels that strongly, that’s good. His teammates should have faith in him like that, to feel that he is the best cornerback. I feel that way about my corner. There is nothing wrong with that. You know what I feel? I feel our defense will shut down Kellen Winslow.

Have you ever seen anyone cover me before? I have six years’ worth of film. Go get all of them and find someone that has stopped me. You saw me drop balls in the Pepto game. Last year, in the second game here, you saw balls all over the place because it was a heavy wind game.

You didn’t see anyone physically stop me, physically knock the ball down, physically jam me at the line or reroute me. Come on now, let’s talk football.

Winner and still champeeeen — #85.

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[Yahoo]: Words flying as Browns prepare for Bengals

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Chad Johnson’s Chicken Dance



I’m no creampuff!

Chad Johnson is going to lead the World’s Largest Chicken Dance this weekend at Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati. This certainly beats Carson Palmer’s Cornhole Classic, which is a lot more innocent than it sounds. It’s much better to be associated with Chicken Dancing than cornholing.

Anyway, Chad Johnson’s involvement as the Grand Marshall just upped the cool factor of this event 1,000 times. Previous leaders of the Chicken Dance were Weird Al Yankovich, Tony Orlando, Mini-Me, Vince Neil (uncool version), and Uncle Al and Captain Windy, whoever they are.

A Cincinnati bakery is also selling special Chad Johnson ‘He’s No Cream Puff’ Cream Puffs. (Thank god no one is selling ‘He’s no Pink Taco’ Pink Tacos.)

Is there any question that the Chicken Dance is on the menu should 85 score a TD this weekend?

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[Marketwire PR]: Bengals’ Chad Johnson to Lead World’s Largest Chicken Dance at Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati Sept. 16, 2006
[Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati]: Official Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati homepage

[AOL Bengals Blog]: Chad Johnson To Lead Chicken Dance

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Hello? Jerk line? Jerome Bettis sucks.

The Bengals Jerk line debuted last night and because there’s no call waiting or voicemail, there were only 100 logged calls. The majority of the people just wanted to see if the jerk line worked. A couple of people called to complain that Jerome Bettis (did you know he was from Detroit and then played the Super Bowl in detroit?) was in the stadium. One was an actual complaint that required a security guard to intervene.

The Bengals director of stadium development said the jerk line worked but that they’d evaluate the effectiveness after the second regular season home game. “If 90 percent of the calls we’re getting are prank calls, we need to re-evaluate this.”

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[Cincinanti Enquirer]: Jerk line makes its debut

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The Jerk store called…



Big Bengal is watching

and they’re out of Bengals fans! (Not exactly sure what that means but we like to use Seinfeld references whenever we can. )

The Cincinnati Bengals security team have set up a hotline called the Jerk Line (513-381-JERK) for people to report unruly behavios duing Bengals games. The security cameras will then zoom in and offenders will be kicked out and possibly lose their season tickets.

What’s funny about this article is that they interviewed a woman who took her 12 year old son to a game.


We told him beforehand, ‘You might see some drunk people, you might hear some F-words and swearing.’ But at the game, I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh, I’m going to mar my son for the rest of his life by having him come to this game.’ It was so bad.

Taking your son to a football game with drunks and F-bombs aren’t going to mar him for life. That ridiculous sheltering attitude is going to mar him for life. (And possibly that breastfeeding till he was 10…) A couple of drunks and curse words? So what? That’s just the extended family over for Thanksgiving.

A bunch of fat obnoxious slobs yelling out “Ben Roethlisberger is a fucking cocksucker” will do no harm. Hell, you read it on the internet everyday. Just like right now. You’re lucky no one dropped a C-bomb.

Oh, and in the same shit different day category, another Bengal gets arrested — this time for boating DUI.

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[Cincinnati Enquirer]: Bengals call out jerk fans
[Cincinnati Enquirer]: Bengal charged with DUI

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Another incident for Jailblazers East

You can add Matthias Askew to the growing list of Bengals players arrested this offseason. Askew was shopping for CDs in Cincinnati and decided to park his Escalade on the sidewalk. When the police asked him to move it, he ignored them until they threatened to give him a ticket, then he attempted to drive away but the police told him he couldn’t. Askew parked the vehicle and, according to the police, got out of the car and assumed a “fighting stance”. He was then arrested.

But that’s not all folks. When the police were putting the cuffs on him, Askew attempted to get away and that’s when he was tasered. Imagine a 300 pounder flopping around on the ground after getting tasered. Askew was taken into custody and released on a $248 bond. Now, it seems to us that although Askew was being a dick, the police should’ve just let him drive away, no harm no foul. Instead, we get another negative incident surrounding the Bengals. The over/under on Bengals wins this year is 9. Take the under.

Oh, and if you’ve ever wondered what being tasered looks like, check out this classic video of a woman spouting off and getting tasered.

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[Enquirer.com]: Another Bengal in trouble

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Chris Henry pulls a Marcus Vick



I will bust a cap in yo ass

It’s not often that pro athletes follow in the footsteps of college athletes but Chris Henry pulled a Marcus Vick on Saturday when he pulled a 9mm pistol on some folks. When confronted by a cop, he threw the pistol into his limo. (Didn’t Henry learn anything from Puff Daddy? You throw a gun out of a limo, not in it.) Officers recovered the gun, a loaded cartridge and charged Henry with felonies of possession of a concealed firearm, improper exhibition of a firearm, and aggravated assault with a firearm.

[WCPO]:
Bengals’ Chris Henry Arrested In Florida On Gun Charges