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Rice's Cheta Ozougwu sports his #254 jersey, signifying his status as Mr. Irrelevant XXXVI, as he began a week of activities in Newport Beach, California with a kickoff reception at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina. Turns out the celebrated jersey could not accomodate the size of Ozougu's arms, and Cheta had to cut the sleeves in order to wear it.

Ozougwu kicked off his reign on Monday and will make an appearance today at Disneyland.  Festivities wrap up on Wednesday night with a banquet.   Then, it's back to lockout limbo, at least for now.

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