Chad Ochocinco. Known for his over the top personality and media antics that people like to criticize. But honestly, he's a really good guy! This season especially I have just been flabbergasted with his some of the things he has done. Last week, the Bengals game was not going to be shown on the local networks because the game had not sold out, even after an exension was granted to the team. Many of the fans in Cincinnati would not be able to see the game because of this.... but Ochocinco would not have that. Using his partnershp with Motorola as well as his own money, Chad decided to purchase the rest of the tickets. Instead of re-selling them Mr. Ochocinco chose to distribute them for free to the first 1200 people that got to the game. By doing this, he no only gave thousands of people the ability to watch the game at home, but people that may not be able to afford to go to an NFL game the opportunity to go. Seriously, how cool is that? And somehow this story gets twisted into him boosting his ego. Honestly, to whoever says that: it says more about you than criticize him for doing the right thing. I'm willing to bet that it's not the first time that a team hasn't been shown on it's local station, but how many times to the players with plenty of cash in their pocket take the initiative and open up a window of opportuniy for thousands of people by doing something so simple.
After his name change Chad Ochocinco was critized and berated, being called "Ochophsyco." But I have a question, why? I don't believe that he has been accused of rape or involved in a shooting outside a club. But that wild man did change his last name!! Cause you know- that's never been done!! ugh. people make me sick. And so what he likes social networking? The man is enjoying life, and in a position to make a difference. I, personally, am excited for his newest embarkment, OCNN, the Ochocinco News Network. He will be the first to admit that his networking is tiem consuming. But their is a very big filpside to what he does that seems to go unnoticed. "This is how I stay out of trouble. I don't go to clubs, I don't drink, I don't party." It seems more and more everyday that he is someone that parents should point out to their kids. He is a great role model. Now all he needs is Jesus.
~Love, Hope, Peace & Blessings~
I like him too! You should follow him on twitter! It's awesome! He tweets things like "The first 20 people to meet me at this restaurant I will buy them dinner"...and he really does! He flew 5 people who responded to a tweet out to Cincinnati for a game and made them dinner! I love it.
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