Ochocinco....Atleast he is interesting!

I am not a huge fan of Chad OchoCinco. I think that he is creative and funny, and he stays out of trouble off the field, which we all know is my biggest pet peeve. There are some questions as to what kind of team mate he is but I think that we over evaluate all the things he does. I believe he loves attention, and I am ok with that. His latest transgression though, has been entirely overblown.

Chad has recently mentioned that this upcoming NFL season he will Tweet from the sidelines during the game. I don't see a big problem with this. I use my twitter at work and most everyone I know at least uses some kind of social media while they are at their jobs as well. Everyone sneaks a peak at their email or updates their Facebook status. Why is it a big deal if OchoCinco tweets his fans while he is on the sideline. Offensive players in the NFL rarely pay attention to the defense and visa versa. When they are on the sidelines they are looking at pictures of plays and talking with coaches. It takes just a few seconds to send a quick Tweet. As long as Chad is being entertaining and performing on the field what does it really matter? Sports fans and media are highly hypocritical of things we really don't understand. If you believe sending a quick tweet will take Chad's mind out of the game then you have obviously never played a sport. I mean who among us haven't shot a quick wave to our parents or girl during a sporting event. We all do it. I would appreciate a quick shout from OchoCinco, if I were a fan. Hell I started following him today because I can't wait for this stuff to happen. Maybe I can reply to tell him that he needs another touchdown to help my fantasy team win that week.

I understand sports purists and old fogeys who don't understand what Twitter is, getting all in an uproar. But times and the game are changing and OchoCinco is an entertainer. So let him entertain us as long as it doesn't take away from the game. I mean who can forget the "NFL please don't fine me again" sign. That was classic. Like I said I am not a huge fan of OchoCinco, but I am now a twitter follower. Live like no one is watching and remember, the more attention he gets the more Chad will act out! CHILD PLEASE!