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Another Reason Why Chad Ochocinco is My Favorite NFL Player

Chad Ochocinco is a master of manipulating the media and tweaking the staid NFL, “No Fun League”-establishment with his creative and fun touchdown celebrations.

Ochocinco, who had a pretty good post-touchdown celebration planned against the Lions last Sunday, with the sombrero and poncho combo that he wore after scoring (and was subsequently fined). If he is actually able to score against the Vikings, and achieve the creme de la creme of TD celebrations as he intimated in a press conference with the Minneapolis media, he will be my favorite NFL player.

Here is Ocho’s blow by blow:

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco outlined his plans for a celebration Sunday at the Metrodome on a conference call with Twin Cities reporters Wednesday morning.

Ochocino had tweeted on Tuesday that when he scored he was going to steal the horn used by the Vikings mascot and use it. “I’m going to steal it from what’s his name? Ragnar?” Ochocinco said. “You better give it to me. If he doesn’t give it to me I’m going to MMA him. Why are laughing? I’m serious. I’m dead serious. You know when I say something I’m serious.”

Ochocinco, who declared he was all about fun until game time, got excited when told Ragnar had a motorcycle. “It’s just going to be a fun game,” he said. Asked if he had a motorcyle license, Ochocinco said, “I don’t. Maybe they can include that in the fine.”

Will Ragnar Elude Ochocinco?

It is refreshing in some ways to see a player, find harmless ways to enjoy himself each and every Sunday. Obviously, the celebrations are self-serving and fuel the continued attention that he receives, but no one can question his ability or desire to be a very good NFL player. I have always hated that Viking horn, and it would not hurt my feelings in the least if he were actually able to get a hold of that ridiculous and annoying horn. Go for it Chad!