No Bull: Watch NFL Star Chad Ochocinco Last 1.5 Seconds on a Bucking Bull
- Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:50am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
- Print »
- Email »
DULUTH, Ga. (The Blaze/AP) — NFL receiver Chad Ochocinco backed up his promise to ride a 1,500-pound bull on the Professional Bull Riders circuit Saturday night, earning $10,000 for making it out of the chute atop Deja Blu.
The ride lasted 1.5 seconds before Ochocinco was bucked off with no apparent injury:
Ochocinco, who wore a helmet and a standard protective vest, fell 6.5 seconds short of the time needed to win a new Ford truck and to earn the right to rename the bull after Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis.
But the challenge that began with a tweet earlier this month ended with Ochocinco proving PBR president Sean Gleason that he was serious. The six-time Pro Bowl receiver said, however, that he would never ride a bull again.
“One and done,” he said.
The publicity stunt was the latest for Ochocinco, whose Twitter account has nearly 2 million followers.
Ochocinco said he did not speak with Cincinnati coaches when the NFL lockout was briefly lifted in late April. He is under contract with the Bengals but is likely either to be released or told to take a hefty pay cut now that Cincinnati has drafted A.J. Green.
Ochocinco acknowledged that the Bengals probably weren’t pleased that he was risking a career-threatening injury.
“I’m sure my coach was probably (upset),” Ochocinco said. “I mean, I would be, too. I’m sure the NFL is (upset), but I don’t follow their rules anyway.”
Ty Murray, a former world champion rider and a PBR director, coached Ochocinco the last two days at the Gwinnett Arena in hopes of preparing him for the powerful force of a bucking bull.
Murray compared the experience to a first-time skier attempting to navigate a run from the top of the French Alps.
“We practiced several crash scenarios today,” Murray said. “He’s a phenomenal athlete, he‘s very easy to teach because he’s so athletic and aware of his body. But what he did was monumental and to try and ride a bull for 8 seconds with his lack of experience is impossible.”
Ochocinco and Deja Blu were the feature event at intermission of the Lucas Oil Invitational. According to Gleason, Ochocinco helped to generate much-needed publicity for the PBR.
“I think our viewership for this show will be our highest of the year, but I think the effects will be long-ranging,” Gleason said. “A guy like Chad can come in here and think that this is going to be an easy thing to do and then stand there and say, ‘I had no idea. This is unbelievable.’
“That’s going to help our sport more than anything.”
Ochocinco, who tried out in March with Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer, has no plans to try another dangerous sport during the lockout.
Playing in the NFL is hard enough, but he disagreed that bull riding presented a major risk to his longevity.
“No, every down is a risk to my career,” he said. “Every time I wake up in the morning there’s a risk to life in general. You never know what’s going to happen. One of the things about me is I’m extremely interesting, I’m unpredictable and I am willing to do anything.”
Popular Stories
Does Misstated Marathon Claim Prove Paul Ryan Is Dishonest? (POLL) 710 Comments
Paper Details Obama Admin’s Alleged Secret Note Sent to Iran: If Israel Attacks, We Won’t Get Involved 562 Comments
‘Made Up Religion’: TV Historian Enrages Muslims, Receives Threats After Producing UK Documentary Questioning Islam’s Beginnings 384 Comments
This Is the Creationists‘ Response to Scientist Bill Nye’s Viral Pro-Evolution Video Claiming They Harm Children 376 Comments
Roseanne Barr: Most Billionaires ‘Violent Pedophiles’ & ‘Heartless’ Cocaine Addicts 364 Comments
Faith
- This Is the Creationists‘ Response to Scientist Bill Nye’s Viral Pro-Evolution Video Claiming They Harm Children 376 Comments
Pakistani Muslim Cleric Accused of Framing Disabled Christian Girl in Koran-Burning Case Read More- ‘Made Up Religion’: TV Historian Enrages Muslims, Receives Threats After Producing UK Documentary Questioning Islam’s Beginnings 384 Comments
Meet the Controversial German Imam Accused of Brutally Beating His Wife & Pushing Sharia Law Read More
‘Self-Proclaimed Messiah’ & Unification Church Leader the Rev. Sun Myung Moon Has Died — Here’s His Life Story Read More
Business
President Obama Issues Major ‘Green Energy’ Executive Order 312 Comments- Germany’s Upcoming Court Ruling Will be Huge for the EU Read More
Ford Looks to Beat Toyota for Best-Selling Car in 2012 With This Model 149 Comments
Bernanke & QE3: Here’s What You Need to Know Read More- ‘Extortion’: Why Did the Labor Department ‘Drop the Hammer’ on Oregon Farmers? 302 Comments
Technology
- This Is the Creationists‘ Response to Scientist Bill Nye’s Viral Pro-Evolution Video Claiming They Harm Children 376 Comments
‘TaserDrone’: Hackers Weaponize Quadcopter With Actual ‘Shocking’ Technology Read More
Ever Heard of the Wild ‘Burning Man’ Festival in the Middle of the Nev. Desert? Here’s Your Primer Read More
Stanford Develops Technology ‘Better Than Steroids’ for Athlete Recovery Read More
Have You Pretended to Know What ‘the Cloud’ Is? You’re Not Alone Read More
Submitting your tip... please wait!
Comments (44)
HorseCrazy
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:29pmshould have started with the broncs before the bulls buddy
Report Post »malp1022
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:49pmChad is a good guy. He does run his mouth a little too much for a lot of people, but he he gave it a try. I did it one time, and got my butt kicked by the bull.
Report Post »neozon
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:50amHe makes me laugh!
Report Post »trooper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:49amI am sure the Mexicans that put the show together pulled out the meanest bull they had to put this bull riding monkey in its place, “on” or “in” the ground.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:48am8 seconds is an eternity,on a 2,500 pound bull that is wanting to rip your head and butt off, i give him a lot of credit for trying, this is not easy, i have tried it several times and trust you me, that bull is peeved, it is like driving down the highway at 100 mph,and throwing the steering wheel out the window,it is one heck of a ride, for those who have not tried it, i say go for it, then you can comment on he ability, i lasted less than he did the first time and not much more than he did the other times, heck i have seen more stars than the sky has in it, i have even been bucked off in the shoot, and that bull did not cut me any slack,he was not in the mood to say,hey,i will just walk out of here and give you a chance to get up, heck no, he kicked the living snot out of me,more than once,so i say good for him for trying to ride this hellish creature, it takes guts and courage or stupidity, as Tim Mcgraw sings about, LIVE LIKE YOU ARE DIEING , just try it once, i bet the bull wins.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:47amI remember the old days when the Dallas Cowboys really WERE Cowboys. Walt Garrison, Chuck Howley, Bob Lilly, Lee Roy Jordan, and the rest would all show up at Mesquite for Charity events and maybe a ride.. Way cool, which gave way to “America’s team”.. It wasn’t just handed to them..
Report Post »trooper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:41amThat bull be racist, nowtibsayn?
Report Post »trooper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:37amToo bad the bull didn’t stomp on his neck, just below the helmut.
Report Post »trooper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:35amThey ride bulls as well as they drive cars or swim, blinddriver/ rockfish, repective
Report Post »royhobbs9000
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:56amNow he is Uno Cinco…
Report Post »BONETRAUMA
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:56amThats Bull.
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:53amHis own “bucket list’? If the NFL doesn’t settle their differences. Players will have too much time on their hands, and many of them may do crazy stunts like this, and get seriously hurt.
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:44amThose guys must have a brain disease to be willing to do that! CRA-ZY! One stomp on the wrong part of the body — like, perhaps the HEAD — and they are mincemeat! Funeral tomorrow!
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:41amDidn’t I tell you to buckle your seat belt?
Report Post »texasfarmer
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:33amLooks easy when a skinny professional does it for 8 seconds.
Report Post »salvawhoray
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:29amif there is no football this year then it looks like i’ll be reading even more than I do now.
Report Post »F.Y.I. The new Kindle 3 kicks ass!
biffo
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:25amI like the guy. Puts his ass where his mouth is.
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:17amnon story
Report Post »TexasArmadillo
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:15amYou have to give him this, he was on top of the bull when the chute door opened. It takes a lot to overcome the feeling to hop off and keep yourself safe.
Report Post »urrybr
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:58amHe needs to take up something safer . . . like rock and ice climbing. Maybe go climb Everest or K2.
Report Post »Tex Expatriate
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 4:13pmI agree. Not everyone has the cojones to get on a bull to start with. I used to ride bareback and saddle broncs and watched those bull riders with awe.
Report Post »Zim
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:15amChad is a good guy. A show off but a good guy. Helps poor kids all of the time too. I thought I read he was changing his name back to Johnson
Report Post »USAPLISKENXI
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:12amIts good for some of the other sports to see, some of what country boys do.
Report Post »USAPLISKENXI
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:09amAdd your comments
Report Post »DIOS BENDIGA AMERICA ... JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:05amMy comments will be as long as his ride, “Get Set, Go….”
Report Post »JCoolman
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:59amHow did he tweet that?
Report Post »BIGJAYINPA
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 9:59amHow refreshing for a BS artist like Chad to get close to the source. Glad he didn’t hurt the bull.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:07amThis statement is clearly the problem with society today; “I’m sure the NFL is (upset), but I don’t follow their rules anyway.”
Report Post »If you don’t follow the rules/ laws, there is anarchy. Does illegal immigration come to mind?
D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:54amI always knew bull riders were better athletes than most other sports. Nice try though!
Report Post »http://www.mythoughtsfromthemiddle.blogspot.com
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:55amHe lasted a full 1.5 seconds? Amazing, thought the bull would have lost it’s patience a lot faster than that.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:16amI was rooting for the Bull.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:47am….
Report Post »The problem with bull riding is that you can win and end up in a wheelchair.
These guys have big………ah, um, fortitude.
banjarmon
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:17pmCome on BULL, you can do it!!!
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:22pmThis is coming from a Bengal’s fan. Ocho Stinko, stay with bull riding. Football is not for you. You talk too much and can’t hold on to the ball. T.O. needs to go. T.O. takes no chances. If it looks like he might get hurt trying to stretch out for the ball, he will just let it go. At least Johnson will play hurt and reach for the ball. Because of the both of you, our quarterback doesn’t want to come back.
Report Post »anutter
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:07pmFunny how he’s wearing a helmet. Kinduv like bumper bowling if you ask me. Oh well, can’t crack that multi-million dollar nugget of his now could he?
Report Post »