Posted July 15, 201410 yr comment_66651 He just has to act like a jerk. It was talked about a bit today on 1290 and I had actually forgotten about it, his hug of the official after the TD he scored (IMO he didn't maintain possession so it shouldn't have counted but anyway ...). That was the kind of stunt he would try in the NFL and I hope he isn't bringing his crap show up here. What bugs me is he's losing the humble act too. From Bob Irving's Twitter ... Bob Irving @BobIrvingCJOB · Jul 10 Just asked chad Johnson for an interview--he said "not today boss I am just relaxing". So I said "okay". Maybe learn what's going on in the league (like who the hall of fame broadcasters are), show some contrition and gratefulness for another chance and at least ACT like you care ...
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66652 ... Chad Johnson has been awesome ever since he joined the CFL. You had a problem with him hugging a referee? Who are you, Roger Goodell? oh, and what's wrong with declining an interview? Even Bob Irving didn't seem to have an issue with it.
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66658 I'm surprised that he didn't hug all of the cheerleaders as well. Not sure if anyone here caught the interview that Ocho did with Milt but it was really cool. Milt is a good interviewer - and even ate poutine! Ultimate sacrifice!
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66664 i don't see the comment on his twitter feed. Deleted? NOPE. its from july 11th. I think you are digging around looking for issues
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66665 Irving and Brown were laughing about Johnson's behaviour on the last pre-game show. They didn't come right out and say it, but strongly implied that this was highly unusual (for the CFL) diva-ish behaviour and they were surprised by it, aside from the fact that this is his MO and has been for years...
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66677 Exactly I was always told by my loser coaches growing up that putting your hands on a ref was illegal. Shows how much they knew, just like when they said 'you are only on the team cause your Dad is my boss'. Ya right, who's the boss now fartknockers!!!
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66682 Nothing wrong with what Johnson said there. He kept it honest. Sounded humble enough to me.
July 15, 201410 yr Author comment_66688 ... Chad Johnson has been awesome ever since he joined the CFL. You had a problem with him hugging a referee? Who are you, Roger Goodell? oh, and what's wrong with declining an interview? Even Bob Irving didn't seem to have an issue with it. Has been is the key phrase ...
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66691 Ocho is a dink and brushing off Knuckles confirmed it... How exactly did he brush him off?
July 15, 201410 yr Author comment_66692 Ocho is a dink and brushing off Knuckles confirmed it... How exactly did he brush him off? Maybe Bob laughed it off, not sure though. How I read it, and I could be wrong, is when you look at the tweet it seems more like confusion on Bob's part rather than light hearted "oh that Chad" type of thing. It's almost like Bob is kind of saying in a subtle way "I guess Chad thinks he is more important than the game" IMO. Why he wouldn't make himself available when everyone else who has come up here to play has, is at least curious ...
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66693 Who cares about Johnson now is the time to bring back our TD celebrations of yesteryear. Love it now the officials are fair game. I know what mine would be. #humpthatrefsleg!
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66694 Ocho is a dink and brushing off Knuckles confirmed it... How exactly did he brush him off? Maybe Bob laughed it off, not sure though. How I read it, and I could be wrong, is when you look at the tweet it seems more like confusion on Bob's part rather than light hearted "oh that Chad" type of thing. It's almost like Bob is kind of saying in a subtle way "I guess Chad thinks he is more important than the game" IMO. Why he wouldn't make himself available when everyone else who has come up here to play has, is at least curious ... Chad Johnson has made himself incredibly available. He's been interacting with fans on Twitter ever since he got here, he's been to multiple events in the Montreal area (charity functions, etc) and he's granted interviews pretty much whenever he has been asked. So he didn't grant one the day before a game. Big deal. If this wasn't Bob Irving, nobody would care.
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66697 You had a problem with him hugging a referee? In principle it's against the rules, so out of principle they should have given him the minimum fine. I'm guessing it's a bag of Quick Score chips. In principle I'd rather see a genuine display of enthusiasm than a rehearsed display of duck duck goose.
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66698 Johnson's behaviour has been stellar. So he said no to Bob. It's his right. Non story,
July 15, 201410 yr Author comment_66700 Not that I agree with TSN radio or Westwood but they did have a point, why use an official as a "prop" in a TD celebration? Do a dance, pretend you're taking a picture or whatever, but why do that? He should be fined because officials are off limits but he won't be because "he's been so accessible and good for the CFL up to this point ...
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66701 @WFPEdTait: CFL VP Officiating Glen Johnson on Als @ochocinco hugging the ref Fri: "Generally when a player contacts an official, that’s a penalty." (1) @WFPEdTait: Johnson (2). "But I think sometimes good officiating is about using good common sense. I’m glad our official let it play out. " #bn
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66703 Not today, from what I understand, implies some other time. You think football players are obligated by law to speak to the media or something? Seriously.
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66704 @WFPEdTait: CFL VP Officiating Glen Johnson on Als @ochocinco hugging the ref Fri: "Generally when a player contacts an official, that’s a penalty." (1) @WFPEdTait: Johnson (2). "But I think sometimes good officiating is about using good common sense. I’m glad our official let it play out. " #bn I agree with all of that. Which is why the minimum fine is a way of reminding players that there is still a line that they shouldn't be crossing, even if it is done in good spirit.
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66710 If declining an interview with Irvin or hugging an official are the only things we can find to assess his character we are lacking somewhat. Not like ho told Bob to FO. He probably did not know who Bob was and probably didn't care. Judged by a somewhat interesting reputation that preceded him.
July 15, 201410 yr Author comment_66711 Not today, from what I understand, implies some other time. You think football players are obligated by law to speak to the media or something? Seriously. I'm not saying it's part of their contract or the CFL has a strict "cooperate with the media policy" (cause I can't find that anywhere in the info on the recently signed CBA). I am saying it's a curtesy or practice that has existed for generations and brushing it off like that seems trite. Not saying Chad hasn't done all kinds of interviews here or that he didn't have a legit reason for not talking to Bob. I guess it's just the way he presented it. "Sorry Boss" seems rather like a rather disrespectful way to me to talk to someone in the media, especially a legend like Irving. Why not just say I'm tired now can we set up a different time? I guess it's a class thing, some have it, others don't. IMO Chad could learn some from Bob.
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66713 Not today, from what I understand, implies some other time. You think football players are obligated by law to speak to the media or something? Seriously. I'm not saying it's part of their contract or the CFL has a strict "cooperate with the media policy" (cause I can't find that anywhere in the info on the recently signed CBA). I am saying it's a curtesy or practice that has existed for generations and brushing it off like that seems trite. Not saying Chad hasn't done all kinds of interviews here or that he didn't have a legit reason for not talking to Bob. I guess it's just the way he presented it. "Sorry Boss" seems rather like a rather disrespectful way to me to talk to someone in the media, especially a legend like Irving. Why not just say I'm tired now can we set up a different time? I guess it's a class thing, some have it, others don't. IMO Chad could learn some from Bob. Seriously? Come on man. Calling somebody out on their level of class because they said "sorry boss" ... you must have some long arms with a reach like that.
July 15, 201410 yr comment_66718 I will say this though, after watching that Ochocinco TD a few times on the replay, the other Johnson - Megatron - may want to consider joining the CFL for that. Remember this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Q4tKnfaIY
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