Ocho Cinco isn't going to comply!

Earlier today, we reported that the NFL has said “no” to allowing players to tweet during games. Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson, who aspires to tweet during games and is known for his touchdown celebrations, is not giving up easily though, and vowed today (on Twitter ()) to defy the NFL’s rules.

 

And because people will literally bet on anything, online gambling site BetUS.com is now taking bets on a variety of sports-related Twitter activities. Among the things the site now lets you bet on: “Will an NFL player Twitter from the end zone?” The odds: 4 to 1, meaning a bet of $100 would pay you $400 if someone actually finds a way to tweet after scoring a touchdown.

 

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http://mashable.com/2009/07/09/nfl-twitter-bets/

Looks like we have the first fine.

Cripes.

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Last month we reported that the NFL will not allow in-game tweeting, earlier today we shared ESPN’s new self-serving twitter policy, and now in an ironic twist of news, ESPN is reporting that the Chargers cornerback, Antonio Cromartie [@crimetime31] was fined for $2,500 for a tweet.

 

Cromartie, a local San Diego celebrity and Pro Bowler, has a private Twitter account, but he reportedly took to Twitter and bashed the food at the Chargers training camp. Rumors were circulating throughout the day that the NFL and/or the Chargers had fined Cromartie, but ESPN has confirmed the story with Cromartie’s agent.

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http://mashable.com/2009/08/04/anotnio-cromartie-twitter/