Ochocinco Eating 'Humble Pie' At MLS Tryout

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:realgm

NFL.com - Chad Ochocinco was better in the second day of his tryout with Sporting Kansas City of MLS.

"First off, (the game at this level is) definitely above him," Sporting head coach Peter Vermes said. "And it's something that's maybe a little surprising to him, how fast the game is and how athletic and technical the guys are with the speed of play. ... I won't say I didn't expect it. I knew this was going to be a little of a long shot for him. I haven't made all my conclusions -- he'll be back (Friday) and will train Saturday -- but these guys (on Sporting) have been doing it every day on a regular basis.

"It would be like if one of our guys jumped into an NFL game. It would be foreign to them in some respects: 'How do I get with the pace of the game?' But I know he's definitely enjoying himself, and I know the guys are enjoying their time with him."

Ochocinco, who grew up playing soccer in Miami, took advantage of the NFL's lockout to "live a dream I've always wanted to do," was clearly more at ease Thursday.

"I'm having fun, but by no means, I'm not delusional," Ochocinco said. "It takes extreme skill to play at this level. ... I have (enhanced) respect for the game and what they're able to do. I think people need to understand: An elite athlete like myself, it takes more than just being athletic to come play at a level like this. ...

"By no means did I think I was going to come in here and wow everybody, and in a way, it just lets you know how good these guys really are that I'm eating humble pie. Seriously."

 

[playmaker7]

I hope he makes it but it sounds like he won't

Let's see if he'll adjust to the gameplay

 

[DJT]

Humble pie lol. I really hope he makes it to...but it sounds like a long shot.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

I'm sure he's better at soccer then he is catching passes.

 

[Mooche]

I'm sure he's better at soccer then he is catching passes.

Angry Bengals fan.. Ha.


This is just a Chad media stunt... Is this anything new?

 

[cruzg24]

This goes to show everyone who says that Soccer is gay, that it takes a lot of skill and athleticism.

 

[footballplaya52]

This goes to show everyone who says that Soccer is gay, that it takes a lot of skill and athleticism.

i know it does...but its still gay.

after 4 hours of nothing......GOAAAALLLLLLL. *game ends 1-0*

 

[SaintFan25]

i know it does...but its still gay.

after 4 hours of nothing......GOAAAALLLLLLL. *game ends 1-0*

Lol werd. I respect the players and understand you have to be in great shape to play soccer I just think it's boring as hell. I don't understand how people watch it.

 

[DJT]

I can watch it from time to time, just like I can watch golf from time to time. I'm probably gonna play soccer next semester, and then I'll totally be watching. Its real cool to watch, sure the games are low scoring and sometimes there are long stretches without even a kick on goal. But the way the team works together, is so impressive. The ball movement is so critical. Then so many shots or should be shots are so close and its like aaaaggggghhhhhhh!!!!