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My sister and brother-in-law ( both huge Triple Tri supporters -- seriously, I think Jess has a T.T. tattoo or something, I read that somewhere on the Internet ) attended OSU's home opener versus Youngstown State last week and gave me some pictures to post on Flickr of the game. So for any Buckeye fans reading this, hop the link to check out their shots from the game. No problem recognizing the man at the wheel ( sweatervest clad Tressel ) and plenty of shots of the packed Shoe. Enjoy.

[thanks Jessica K.]

It's offical --- Chad Johnson is now Chad Ocho Cinco -- and, quite possibly, completely insane:

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Thursday that they have begun "the process of listing the former Chad Johnson as Chad Ocho Cinco for all club business, per the legal change of his surname effected in Florida.

"The list of appropriate changes will include Ocho Cinco wearing his new surname on the back of his jersey for Sunday's season opener at Baltimore."

Ocho Cinco officially changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., last week. The league had not changed his name on its Web site or the team's Web site.

"It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," the Pro Bowl receiver told the Bengals' Web site last week. "Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I'm having fun."

Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker in reference to his uniform number 85 -- Ocho Cinco means "eight five" in Spanish -- and put it on the back of his uniform before a game. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis -- who dislikes Johnson's attention-getting stunts -- referred to the receiver as "Ocho Psycho."

A bold move if nothing else - good luck to Chad Johnson Ocho Cinco, hope the Bengals lose don't lose every game don't trade you away don't change your number win a game some games.

Ashlin and I saw Adam Savage on Mythbusters wearing this jacket during a demolition myth a few days ago --- and it shows up on Uncrate today:

As spotted on MythBusters' Adam Savage, the Kitanica Mark IV Utility Jacket ($600) is the perfect attire for performing your own outrageous experiments. Made from heavy-duty 1000 Denier Cordura, it's designed to be virtually indestructible, and features padded rib and spine protection, a rifle recoil pad, Maglight holster and shoulder cradles, and a ton of pockets.

Looks pretty cool --- now to our resident expert on weaponry, weapons-tech, and tactical equipment, --- what do you think MDH ?

I know a few of us here at Triple Tri like energy drinks (here's lookin' at you, Coop). Brain Toniq is a new drink on the market that is different than anything else you may have tried:

Brain Toniq is the world's first organic, botanical-based, non-caffeinated think drink specifically designed for those who need more mental focus and clarity. Formulated out of plant extracts and natural compounds, the ingredients in Brain Toniq have a long, proven history for their effects on increasing brain power and cognition. We add no chemical preservatives, no caffeine, no sugar, no fake anything. Just fuel for the cranium.

Brain Toniq boasts ingredients like Choline, Eleutherococcus, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, DMAE and Blue Green Algae. Not sure if that's good or not, but the drink is said to alleviate brain fog without making you jittery and/or homicidal. Interesting.

If you're playing ESPN's College Pick Em, don't forget to make your selections for this week. There's isn't much separation in the field yet, so week two can really help get things going for you. Make your selections and wait for the games. Good luck.

March Madness heroes Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were thrown out of the NBA's rookie transition program on Wednesday morning after being caught in their hotel room with marijuana and women, according to several sources. "They were sent home for violating program rules," NBA spokesman Brian McIntyre said. Sources said Chalmers and Arthur, who starred on the Kansas Jayhawks' 2008 NCAA championship team, were also fined $20,000 apiece and could start the regular season on the suspended list. But McIntyre would not confirm that. The players were caught by hotel security at the Doral Arrowwood resort in Rye Brook, N.Y., where 69 of the league's rookies arrived last night for the four-day seminar in which coaches, referees and former players speak about adapting to the league. Having visitors at the rookie transition program is not permitted.

Having women in your room, whatever, but the league absolutely can not overlook having Marijuana. Even if it was the girls' drugs, they can't put themselves in that position. Great basketball players from a great school with a great opportunity to play in the NBA - DON'T BLOW IT!

On this day in 1983, Appalachian State University's rookie head coach, Mack Brown, earned his first career win, as App State beat Wake Forest, 27-25. He coached one season in Boone, finishing 6-5.

Aerial Adventures hopes to get another chance to deliver the game ball at North Carolina someday.

And if they do, the parachutists promise to hit the correct stadium.

Matthew Fitch, president of the Virginia-based company and a professional skydiver, said Saturday's accidental leap into Duke's Wallace Wade Stadium -- instead of UNC's Kenan Stadium, which is about eight miles away -- marks the only time in eight years that Aerial Adventures has missed its mark.

"When I first opened the parachute ... I said, 'Unh-uh,' " said Fitch, whose client list also includes Virginia, LSU and the Atlanta Braves. "At that point, I knew ... and there was no turning back."

Fitch said he and his crew were running a bit late because of the weather, but he and his fellow skydiver didn't know they were stepping out above the wrong stadium because, as part of their usual safety procedure, they were busy re-checking each other's gear for at least five minutes before exiting the plane. (Both are experienced; Fitch has made 4,000 jumps, and his colleague has made more than 13,000.)

Oops, wrong stadium, my bad.

Wanting to stay up-to-date on the path of the most recent hurricanes ? Curious which storms in the last 10 years have hit the east coast ? Want to see where the newest hurricanes are churning in the Atlantic ? Then this website is just what you're looking for. It features a pretty cool map and storm tracker feature where you can add and remove the path of storms that are currently active, plus those for the last 100 years or so. There are reading from each day and forecasted paths for the active storms. A great tool for education, curiosity, or to help inform and protect those in potential danger.

Check it out.

Congrats to everyone (except MDH) on some good picks this week.. Glad that NCAA FB is back in full swing!

There's a feature on Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State University's QB, over at the New York Times. Check it out for the whole scoop on this football phenom.

Police now say it was a male student who came to the school with a handgun and fired twice at the trophy case. Earlier reports had indicated it was an adult male.

Officers say the student then held the gun to his head. Officers tell Channel 3 News the school principal talked the teen out of firing the weapon and taking his own life.

Kind of crazy to know we once lived in Willoughby. We'll update you as information becomes available.