OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals...22, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images...

Fan, friends connected with Ochocinco

Technology has allowed social-networking sites to change the dynamic between professional athletes and fans. For the family and friends of Chris Kernich, the connection with Chad Ochocinco will always hold special meaning.

This Day In Sports - The 49ers Go Mining for a Sterling Silver Lombardi Trophy

Photo: George Gojkovich/Getty Images I...can bet four-year-old Chad Ochocinco was rolling over in his...

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) watches from the sidelines...9, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl

Welcome to the Melf File

Since down is up and right is wrong in the NFL playoffs, David Fleming turns over his column to a friend.

Jets Fly To Cincinnati For Round 2

...passes before leaving the game. Chad Ochocinco was sidelined in the 3rd...Card Game at Cincinnati AP Photo/Kathy Willens New York Jets...

CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 27: Wide receiver Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals...Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images...

...USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) celebrates after scoring a...2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr

Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ochocinco catches a touchdown pass during...13, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 6: Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals...defeated the Lions 23-13.(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images...

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals...22, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images...

Bengals' D leads sweep of Steelers

AP Photo/Gene J. PuskarThe Bengals tried to make their case as the best defense in the AFC North...

...this Oct. 18, 2009 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) makes a diving catch...

Social media spotlight burns Beasley

Months after a well-publicized stint in a treatment facility, Michael Beasley can't catch a break.

Ochocinco to try breaking news

Chad Ochocinco is used to making news. Now, he's going to try to break some.