Thursday, November 11, 2010
Chad Johnso-oops I mean Ochocinco
Chad Ochocinco is as bad as it gets. Yes, he is good, one might even say very good but unfortunately he knows this and isn't afraid to let other people know it. His ego is somewhere between the size of a large medicine ball and one of Saturn's moons, with the attitude comparable to that of a whiny Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. He has done more exuberant celebrations than anyone I can think of and it has a negative effect on his team. With his 'the world revolves around me' attitude and demand for attention he not only disregards the notion of sportsmanship and camaraderie, he stomps it into a self-centered mound of oatmeal. When he gets the ball you can see him prancing around gloating and rubbing it in opposing players faces, and when Chad doesn't get the ball he is not a happy camper and turns on his own team. Although his dances and celebrations may be entertaining, the encouragement of those types of personalities will only fuel other players to forget the true meaning of being on a team.
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I agree that attitude can really hurt a team.
ReplyDeleteBut perhaps this merely points out what needs to be pointed out: pro sports is about entertainment. If the teams didn't have personalities, would they have as many fans? Tom Brady is in the news paper--in the Style section--nearly every day. Fans seem to live for athlete-celebrities. Sure, this guy goes over the top sometimes, but he gets people talking, and this probably helps him get endorsements, movie deals when he retires, and plenty of cash after that. Why be an anonymous player who is known as a "solid guy" but who, in the end, doesn't get much fame and fortune?
ReplyDeleteDefinitely hurts teams when someone is that reckless.
ReplyDeleteAs talented as he is, his attitude definitely hurts the team. With him and TO on the same team, it's like a volcano of controversy waiting to erupt.
ReplyDeletechad is funny
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