01-15-2010, 06:42 PM | #1 | |||
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Chris Johnson to race Ocho Cinco for Haiti
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I know there are a lot of people who hate C85, but personally I think he is great for the NFL. He never is in the news for drinking and driving, or domestic assault. He loves the game, loves to have fun and is a great teammate. He is obviously going to lose this race and he knows it, but he is again doing something good in the process. Does he put himself in the spotlight a little too much? Sure. That said, he also does a ton of great stuff, outside of his charity work (inviting people on Twitter to a restaurant after a game and then paying the bill, etc). I say good for him. I'd much rather see a league of Ocho Cinco's then a league of Merriman's, et all. |
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01-15-2010, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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So when's the race?
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01-15-2010, 06:49 PM | #3 |
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I am sure it'll be during the Pro Bowl week, though someone said Chris Johnson might not do it because he doesn't want to embarrass Chad. That said Johnson said on a radio show he's donating his check regardless. I just heard that though so who knows. |
01-15-2010, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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So Chris Johnson ran a 4.24 coming out of college while Chad ran a 4.45.
Chad is a lot older now and Chris probably added some muscle being a running back in the NFL so they are probably both a bit slower than they were coming out of college. Still big advantage to Chris in this one. |
01-15-2010, 06:57 PM | #5 |
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They get checks for the Pro Bowl?
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01-15-2010, 07:36 PM | #6 |
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I would imagine the winner donates the check too.
Al long as 85 wants to win, he's fine by me.
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01-15-2010, 07:39 PM | #7 |
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Most players have contract incentive clauses for being named to a Pro Bowl team. Sorta like other sports players have them for MVP awards, All-Star games, post-season MVP awards and so forth. Even players with a snowball's chance in hell of any of those accolades usually have them, save for all but the initial rookie or so, just in case. Those in those cases, they're a lot lower. Last edited by Young Drachma : 01-15-2010 at 07:40 PM. |
01-15-2010, 07:56 PM | #8 | |
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I am in this same boat. He is an attention-hogging wide receiver, but in a POSITIVE way. Most everything he does is in fun. Every now and then he gets a touch whiny (contract a few years ago? the whole NFL jersey thing) but he's not a cancer like Owens, etc.
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01-15-2010, 08:11 PM | #9 |
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Yeah, every player gets a certain amount of money for being in the pro bowl. Last year the losing team got 20k, the winners got 40k. It's kind of why the game can sometimes turn into a shootout in the 4th quarter. Guys are like, hell, I can make 20k more if we win. |
01-15-2010, 08:12 PM | #10 |
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I like Chad quite a bit, even if I don't like the jersey he wears. I think he's a good dude, and a pretty good player.
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01-16-2010, 08:59 AM | #11 | |
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I completely agree. I think he does a lot of good and is especially good to his fans that follow him via Twitter.
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01-16-2010, 09:20 AM | #12 | |
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Couldn't agree more. Yeah his antics are a bit much at times, but when you strip that away he really is one of the good guys in the league. I think at heart he is just a big kid who realizes how lucky he is to make a great living playing a game and he just wants to enjoy it. You can't really blame him for that and this is just a small piece of what he does for charity. Good for you Chad! |
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01-16-2010, 09:58 AM | #13 |
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I'm a Chad fan too. I think he's really entertaining!
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01-16-2010, 10:09 AM | #14 | |
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I agree, Chris J. has the advantage. Although, if they run a 100 meter dash from starting blocks with a traditional gun start, it is very different than a 40 time and/or speed on a football field. Chad may have a better chance. I'll add I've always liked Chad Johnson/ochocinco. The only thing I would criticize him for is changing his name. It was kind of stupid, but then again, who really cares. |
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01-16-2010, 10:57 AM | #15 | |
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I totally agree. I actually think he's kind of a throwback to the days when athletes weren't afraid to show their personalities. Sports would be a lot more fun if there were more guys like him. And he also seems like a very good guy, very charitable. Last edited by molson : 01-16-2010 at 10:58 AM. |
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01-18-2010, 10:41 AM | #16 |
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I'll join in on the Ochocinco love - he's hugely entertaining and the NFL is better for having him in it. Of course he's an attention whore, but in a good way.
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01-18-2010, 01:57 PM | #17 |
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I'm trying to remember something. Didn't they used to do skills challenges with NFL players. Passing and lifting? Maybe an obstacle course?
I doubt Shaq VS was popular but I was always a fan of athletes competing in skills shows. NFL skills competitions I remember would be from when DArrell Green played |
01-18-2010, 02:09 PM | #18 |
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Yeah there was that Sand touch game played around the Pro Bowl where Terrell Davis tore his knee up.
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I'm pretty sure it was Robert Edwards who tore his knee up, unless Davis also did... FM
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01-18-2010, 02:35 PM | #20 |
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You are right...Davis did it on a tackle on a int return.
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01-18-2010, 02:39 PM | #21 |
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Prediction: Both give up their checks to Haiti charity and others follow suit. Just a guess.
Basically, nothing bad can come from this jesture of thoughtfulness. IRT Chad Johnson -- I think after getting through the ego's of so many egotistical WR's, it's really pretty much expected and it's hard to keep hating people just because they are confident in themselves to the point where they feel they can act up. As long as they aren't harming anybody else, it's all good to me. |
01-18-2010, 06:26 PM | #22 |
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Doesn't the title of this thread make it sound like the winner of this thread gets to own Haiti?
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01-18-2010, 06:28 PM | #23 | |
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Sadly, I think Haiti would likely go to the loser of that race.
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01-18-2010, 06:38 PM | #24 |
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Chalk me up under the list of people who enjoy the heck out of Ochocinco.
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01-19-2010, 09:49 PM | #25 | |
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