Chad Ochocinco

[TFoA]

Reserve game doesn't go well for Ochocinco.

Only way he's staying on is if they put him on the practice squad, and even THAT'S a huge if.

[tBBP]

Good on Chad for even trying out--hey, everybody ain't able. It's obvious the guy loves the game...but there's way too must rust there. Maybe if he really worked at it some more, polished himself a lil' bit more, he might have a legitimate shot somewhere down the line.

And plus, I kinda miss the days of two-sport athletes...of course, I don't see Ochocinho taking choppers from Cincy to KCMO as being all that viable in the near-future. (Although, if there's one guy who'd be determined to make that work, it'd be him.)

[Gothamite]

Good on Chad for even trying out--hey, everybody ain't able. It's obvious the guy loves the game...but there's way too must rust there. Maybe if he really worked at it some more, polished himself a lil' bit more, he might have a legitimate shot somewhere down the line.

Why bother? He got what he wanted - a little cheap attention. Time to move on to the next stunt.

[TFoA]

Ochocinco named "Honorary Member" of Sporting KC, allowed to train with the reserve team any time he pleases.

And so ends this tale. Ochocinco has his fun, Sporting gets media attention, and nothing went up in flames. Fun little story.

[Kevin W.]

Good for him. Obviously it won't last since he'll go back to the NFL once the lockout's over, but I still think it's pretty cool.