Johnson has dance fever
Chad Johnson kicked up his heels and created a stir with a Lord of the Dance touchdown celebration. What’s next for the Cincinnati Bengals choreographer in cleats? On Wednesday, Johnson promised a new skit every time he scores this season. “It’s going to get better,” he said. “You haven’t seen anything yet. Wait until you see what I do this Sunday” against the Houston Texans. During a 24-7 victory in Chicago on Sunday, Johnson did a Riverdance jig after his first touchdown. When he scored again, he improvised with push-ups and a biceps flex. Johnson has heard from traditionalists who consider the antics an insult to the game. “I don’t know what it is about them, but they need to know this is a new era,” he said. “The old times are gone and this is how it’s going to be, so enjoy it.” In deference to his detractors, Johnson merely dropped the ball after his first touchdown this season. Then, he went back to pushing the envelope. He even has solicited fans’ suggestions for new dances. “Anyone who has anything positive and would like to see anything on Sundays,” Johnson said, “feel free to contact me.”
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For Peete’s sake
Actress Holly Robinson Peete, wife of former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, has written what she describes as “a women’s guide to loving pro football.” It is titled “Get Your Own Damn Beer, I’m Watching the Game.” In the book, she lists “the all-time annoying things we should never say to our men during a game.” The list includes: “So does this mean the trash is going to take itself out?” “I’m sorry, but this is the only time the decorator could come. And besides, it’s only a few dozen swatches.” “You’ve already watched three quarters. Why can’t we spend the last one talking about us?”
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Mistaken identity
“So where’s he hiding it?”
Jerry Greene, Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel columnist, on 75-year-old New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner saying he has the body of a 55-year-old
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Built for the part
NFL network analyst Emmitt Smith, after learning 6-foot-6, 330-pound Lincoln Kennedy made a guest appearance on the CBS sitcom, “Two and a Half Men” on Monday, said, “What do you mean he is on ‘Two and a Half Men’? He is two and a half men.”
