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WhoDey Revolution Hero - Who Dey Josh

Martin Luther King, Jr.  Abraham Lincoln.  Who Dey Josh. 

Who Dey Josh is a lifelong Bengals fan who like many of us, is sick and tired of the Bengals continous losing, excuses and failure to change. Josh's way to fight back was to get a Bengals Personalized Liscense Plate that reads "HIREGM."  Who Dey Josh is a WhoDey Revolution Hero.

Originally from Austin, IN, Who Dey Josh told WDR that his "support, love and admiration for the Cincinnnati Bengals will never change, but I understand that the organization will never get more than 'lucky' every few years until there is change at the top...that is why I purchased the HIREGM license plate, affixed with the Bengals Logo. I wanted to do my small part to let everyone know, not just the people of Cincinnati and its fans, that it is time for a change. Look for me in the Orange Eclipse (go figure right?) and lend your support to me and the great people at the WHODEYREVOLUTION website." 

If we all could just be a little more like Josh and fight back against the Brown's ruthless control of the Bengals, maybe, someday, we can all support a winning franchise.  But if Bengals fans keep buying tickets and merchandise, nothing will change. 

So here's to Who Dey Josh, a Who Dey Revolution Hero.  Viva Josh! 

Honorary Member of WDR: Drew Hatfield

No matter what you think about the recent federal stimulus bill, there is one request for funds that we can all get behind: Drew Hatfield has asked for $500 million to buy the Bengals. 

According to Hatfield, "I will create at least 40 new jobs by hiring a scouting department to have scouts at all NFL games, some college games and hire a General Manager to run the team."

President Obama, listen to Drew Hatfield.  This is change we can believe in!

Honarary Member of WDR: Sean McClelland

Regular commenter Delta5243 brings a wonderful article to our attention.  Dayton Daily News staff writer, Sean McClelland, tells it like it is on Bengals' free agency, laying into both the Browns and Bengals in their free agency "moves".  While you should read the entire article, here are some of our favorite parts:

Stop the presses! Running back Cedric Benson has re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals!

WDR commentary: Love the sarcasm.  Sure, it'd be worse if Benson was not signed but let's not pretend he wasn't on a team last year that went 4-11-1 and rejoice in the fact that the 2 year, $7 million dollar contract that retained a player (and no, not that one) is our biggest move in free agency.

While it's unfair at this early date to say the Bengals and/or Browns won't be manifestly improved over last season, let's just say it's good that tickets generally sell themselves in NFL cities, because only a buffoon could like what's been taking place with either of these teams.

WDR commentary: Losing our best Wide Receiver, a starting Offensive Tackle and making no new additions sure makes me glad I adhered to Project Mayhem Task #8 and let my season ticket expire.  Julius Norman has also amended his jersey rules so you can continue to comply with PM Task #3. I personally will go with a rotation of (a) no Bengals gear, (b) a white Peter Warrick jersey, or (c) a Housh jersey. 

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis tries to rationalize losing his most dependable receiver, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, in free agency while franchising a placekicker.

WDR commentary: That is indeed what we did.  Say what you want about RB, FB, C, OT, DT, LB or WR but you can mark a big freaking check mark next to the Kicker spot.

Lewis had one playoff season with the Bengals, but it's almost a distant memory at this point, although we all know where the problem lies with that franchise.

WDR commentary: None needed.
 

Doc Nails It - Again

Do I really have to tell you to make sure you read Paul Daugherty's column in the Enquirer?  Go ahead and read it. Read it everytime it graces the pages of the Enquirer and shines light on this pathetic organization.

During the season I heard Doc being interviewed by Dan Patrick and he said that he needs the Bengals to start winning because he is running out of jokes for the Bengals losing.  Somehow, he keeps banging out stellar columns,  Keep it up Comrade.

Honorary Member of the Who Dey Revolution: Rick Brunsman

Dustin Dow from the Enquirer continues to impress, and it's not just because of the feature he wrote on WhoDey Revolution before Christmas. Dow continues to write columns and ask questions, to the ire of Marvin Lewis, that real fans are thinking about.  His article on December 28th, titled "Ticket Plight: Renew of Reject?" sheds light on an issue that many fans are facing: Do I continue to blindly throw money at a team that is clearly not prepared to do whatever it takes to win? 

As WDR has discussed previously, a confluence of factors mean that Brown is in for a rough offseason, as fans  rethink their season tickets and financial support of this team in a struggling economy.  Throw in the fact that 2010 could be an uncapped year, the Bengals are in trouble.

This brings us to Rick Brunsman, a suite owner who has an ingenuous idea for how the Bengals can retain their indispensable luxury box owners: make luxury box payments tied to wins.  Brunsman wants to pay the Bengals a lower introductory amount and then pay the team a certain amount when they hit specific milestones - a number of wins, a playoff game, etc. 

To WDR, this idea is a win-win: season tickets and luxury boxes fail to be a complete sunk cost as fans are forced to pay only when they are satisfied with the product.  No longer will fans be blindly throwing money at the team hoping they get lucky and win a few games. 

In addition, this idea finally ties the revenue stream for the Bengals directly with the teams performance on the field.  Putting in a good effort to try and be competitive will no longer the measuring stick for success.  Wins=revenue. You think you would see some big changes if this were the case? 

Honorary WDR Member: Touraj (T. J.) Houshmandzadeh, Jr.

WDR has long called TJ Houshmandzadeh "the hardest man in football" because of his attitude and tough play on the field.  He plays every Sunday with a fire rarely seen in other Bengals and he doesn't take no jack from any punk CB.  And WDR has also been on the record endorsing the Bengals dropping the franchise tag on TJ (and trading Chad for a box of footballs and some ace bandages).  And because of the money tied up with Chad, the money that TJ will be worth on the free agent market and TJ's fearlessness to speak the truth, it is likely that this Sunday is the last time we will ever see TJ in a Bengals uniform.

But the reason that TJ is now a proud honorary member of WDR is because he is consistently the only Bengal to speak up about the plight of the Bengals and not do so in a way that is completly self-serving (see above). 

According to an article written today by previous WDR member honoree Paul Daugherty, TJ was asked about the significance of winning the Bengals final three games.  TJ's response?   "'Nothing,' except the satisfaction of knowing hard work had finally paid off." 

"Is this team one or two players away from contending?" someone asked.

"Not one or two," Houshmandzadeh said. "Maybe a few, at a few different positions, might be accurate."

God bless you TJ.  God bless your deadly rat-tail.  Barack Obama's strategy for dealing with Iran is to send TJ Houshmandzadeh (who is part Persian) to speak directly with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.  A little TJ smack talk will lead to an immediate surredner.  

Just think of we had an owner or a coach (or a GM!) who was actually honest about how far the Bengals are from being a winning team.  But instead we will hear about the momentum and how we will be able to draft our way into the Super Bowl.  What we need are a few more TJs...

Honorary WDR Members: Revenge Products and Centrullo Signs

An honorary WDR membership is not something that we take lightly.  This distinction is only given to the greatest of Americans who display the qualities of heroes, and those that do their part to further the cause of Who Dey Revolution.  That being said, two companies deserve the honor for working with WDR to promote Project Mayhem Tasks #5 and #6. 

For Task #5, the signs at the Colts game,  Centullo Signs, a Fairfield based company, despite a packed production schedule, was able to turn around 30 professional signs with than 24 hours lead time. 

For Task #6, the "98-186-1: Get Pissed" urinal cakes, WDR was honored to have worked with Rob at Revenge Products, Inc.  Rob's graphics team designed the cake, and it was actually Rob's girlfriend who had the idea to put "Get Pissed" on the cakes.

Revenge Products specializes in "passive revenge."  Founded to serve the ex boyfriend/girlfriend market, they work with customers to develop creative ways to deliver a message - from dartboards to Voodo Dools to shooting targets to urinal cakes. 

Email Rob at info@revengeproductsinc.com.  If you tell him about WDR, 10% of the purchase is donated to WDR. 

Without the help of companies like this, we wouldn't be able to do the things that we do. Please support them.

Honorary Members of WDR: John Clayton

Out of all of ESPN's football talking heads, John Clayton is by far the most tolerable.  In fact, I might say that he provides intelligent, insightful, and level headed analysis.  It is only a matter of time before ESPN gives his air time to someone else.  But in the meantime, John Clayton in his most recent article on espn.com, answers two questions about the Bengals, something almost unheard of in the national media.  During his first answer, Clayton states, "Brown needs a general manager and more people in the scouting department."  John Clayton, welcome to WDR, you are welcome anytime.  Full Q's and A's, with WDR commentary after the jump.

WDR Hero: Jeff Stires

Jeff Stires of West Chester is a dedicated Bengals fan and loyal member of the Who Dey Revolution.  On Sunday, Jeff went to the Bengals-Eagles game and adhered to Project Mayhem Task #3's call for a boycott of concessions of food and merchandise at the game.  When interviewed by WLWT Channel 5 after the game, Jeff said: "“I didn't buy anything.  WhoDeyRevolution said don't buy a thing, (and) I didn't buy a thing.”

Jeff must know about the second rule of Project Mayhem: Do not ask questions about Project Mayhem. 

Word around town is that in addition to being a faithful soldier in Project Mayhem, Jeff slays supermodels, can throw a football 75 yards, volunteers at senior centers, performed the surgery on Carson's knee, can do 500 pullups in a row and was indirectly responsible for Big Ben's "accident."  

Jeff Stires, you are a true WDR Hero.

Honorary Member of the WDR - Greg Gall

During the magical playoff season of 2005, on October 30th, Brett Farv-re and the Green Bay Packers were marching down the field attempting a comeback.  When the Packers got to the 25 yard line, Bengals fan Greg Gall had enough (and had somewhere in the neighborhood of 250 beers).  The Bengals were not going to lose that day, not on his watch.  Not if he had anything to say about it. 

So Mr. Gall took it upon himself to jump over the protective railing, spring 50 yards and "borrow" the ball from Farve.  He then eluded PBS security for another 40 or so yards before being decleated in a sick open field tackle. 

Rattled, Farve wasn't the same seeing the passion in Mr. Gall's glazed over eyes and the Bengals prevailed. 

So, here's to you Greg Gall. We hope you beat the latest trumped up charges the Hamilton County Sherrifs have thrown at you after you "allegedly" beat up a Corvette.  What we don't know is - who was driving the Corvette?  If we know Greg Gall, it was likely someone in the Rothleisburger family.