He wisely dropped to his knees, lifted his head and pointed skyward after sprinting in a well-executed route and catching a 49-yard touchdown pass from Carson Palmer.
In a moment of grief, Chad OchocincoÆs solace was to pay tribute to the late Chris Henry. It was a time the Cincinnati Bengals played with heavy hearts, but there was no one with a heavier heart than Ochocinco. At the time, reality set in, the entire team mourned the loss of Henry.
Earlier in the week, Ochocinco promised to wear the No. 15 jersey to honor his friend, but reevaluated and had class for the leagueÆs wishes. If he wore the No. 15 jersey, the league would have slapped him with a fine, even though the Players Association announced it would reimburse him. But he had tremendous respect and remembe ...
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Chris Henry’s Death Inspires Chad Ochocinco and Bengals
Posted: 21st December 2009 by Jonathan Mathis in NFLComments Off on Chris Henry’s Death Inspires Chad Ochocinco and Bengals