Guilherme Marchi has been having a good season. However, when one compares it to his previous performances, in the years he finished second, and his last season race to the title, he is doing below par. Marchi is still riding over 60% of his total bulls this season, but up until last night he hadn't put up an event win. Last year he put up 5 total wins en route to the World Finals. This weekend in Kansas City he showed everyone he is still the rider he was. Round one found him putting up a third place score of 87.50 on Diamond S Bucking Bulls Velvet Elvis. That ride alone would have gotten him into the short go, but he put up a second place score on Stiffler from Boyd/Floyd Bull Company of 89.50. He had just faced this bull in St Louis for a buck off, so it is nice to see him even the score. Those two scores put him in perfect position to pick in the short go, where he selected another Diamond S bull Big Iron. He had also faced this bull during the last few weeks, taking him on in Oklahoma City for a 91.50. This weekend his 90.00 was enough to push him into first ahead of Oregon's Ross Coleman, and with the win Marchi is now sitting third in the world.
Coleman is currently ranked 9th in the world. His first round bull Eeyore (DD Dibbet Rodeo Bulls) got him an 86.25 and eighth place finish Saturday night. Then Splat Kat, from Danny Lemmons, gave him a sweet trip for 87.25 and sixth. Coleman picked Pearl Snap (Boyd/Floyd) for his short go bull. The 89.50 score that got him into second place ahead of another Brazilian, Robson Palermo.
Palermo is a phenomenal rider. He's covering nearly 60% of his bulls. This weekend he covered Buffalo Hump (Herbert Bucking Bulls/ Barry and Aliceson Bales), Rocket Launcher (Diamond S), and Hot Stuff (D&H Cattle Company). He's now sitting sixth in the world.
Then there were the bumps, bruises, and broken bones that plauged many of the top riders.
Young gun Cody Ford got into trouble after covering the bull Monkey Bones (H&D Bucking Bulls). His head and shoulder got stomped on. He suffered from lacerations and a concussion, but chose to ride again on Sunday anyways. He was obviously sore and stiff, but is hopefully not suffering any other issues.
The Mighty One Mike White also got slammed in the first go round. As a result of the plethora of concussions he has suffered in recent years, he chose to sit out the rest of the weekend.
Hot shot and controversial rider (at least this year) Kasey Hayes suffered a probably ankle fracture on his first round bull and is out for an indetermined lenghth of time if that is the case.
Luke Snyder, the man who took over the most events ridden in streak for JW Hart last year may be facing the end of that streak. He has suffered some shoulder injury that resulted in torn cartilage and may have to sit out next weekend as a result.
Ednei Caminhas is likely out anyways because of where he is in the standings. However he too was knocked out this weekend in the second go round and had to be helped from the arena.
Sean Willingham has suffered a possible leg fracture after getting stomped on in the short go this weekend. He is unlikely to compete in Birmingham but that is yet to be determined.
In other news, Cord McCoy is likely to be cut from tour. He picked up a much needed ride in the first go round. And then had to face off with a bull that he has never been successful with in the second round. Once again Blizzard was able to ditch McCoy in a very short time. While I am extremely sad to see him cut, I hope he will come ride in Glens Falls. That is the ONLY way I could possibly be accepting of his not being on tour. He is such a treasure to the PBR fans and family that his absence from competition will be felt across the board.
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Monday, March 09, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
McCoy Has To Win
If he wants to remain on tour. Cord McCoy started the season out strong. Unfortunately the last five weeks have been rough on the Oklahoma native. He suffered broken ribs after a bizarre ride in the first go round of the Oklahoma City event. And since then he has continued to struggle to stay aboard. If he doesn't win this weekend, he will be cut from the tour. Personally I am REALLY hoping he puts up a win! If he gets cut he is going to be greatly missed. He is one of the most popular riders on the tour. His first draw for this weekend is Bo Jammin' from D&H Cattle and Jason Aduddell. This is a brand new four year old bull, so who knows what is going to happen.
Brazil's Endei Caminhas also has to have a top five weekend if he wants to continue to ride. He won the OKC Event but it isn't enough to keep him from danger, as he chose not to ride in Glendell Arizona he lost his grace event. He wanted to ride in St. Louis last weekend, but the PBR told him no but that his make up event would be Kansas City. He's got the bull Habanero from Michael and Patti Mace, yet another brand new bull.
Then there are the guys like Kody Lostroh, JB Mauney, and Zack Brown, that are safe and sound baring injuries at the top of the standings.
JB has the bull from Bryan Smith, Neon Ghost. Neon Ghost bucked off Brendon Clark last year in Kansas City in just over 5 seconds. Brendon was having a rough season at that point, and JB is having one of the best in his career. I'd say easy score here for Mauney. But he did have a horrible event last weekend. We'll have to wait and see how this plays out.
Brown has Alex Hou from Shane Davis and Jim Davis. Alex Hou was ridden by Mike Lee last year for an 86.00. I'd look for Brown to ride this bull, and possibly put a slightly higher score than Lee's up. Brown loves to spur, and the judges have been giving points for that all season.
Kody is going to take on Range War from Brent Bullard. Unridden by Matt Bohon in Oklahoma City, this bull has a 44.25 score. Kody is an extraordinary rider, so my money is on Kody.
Then there are some other favorites of various people. The Mighty One Mike White is taking on Bomb Saddam from Dobbins/McFarlin/ Burgess. (Side Note I love this bulls name). Bomb Saddam bucked off Leonil Santos in OKC but only had a bull score of 41.75. With a score that low, Mike should have no trouble with him.
And finally, the man who has taken over the longest event competition run from the Iron Man JW Hart, Luke Snyder will take on Good Time Charley from D&H Cattle, Bucks and Watts. Good Time Charley has been covered by Aaron Roy for 87.50. Luke is riding pretty well right now. So this could be a good out for him, but if he wants a win he will need to be at the top of his game. He's sitting in 20th right now so he isn't in any danger of being cut, but with the 40 man instead of 45 roster, he can't afford to get down much further if he wants to keep his event streak going.
On another note, the tickets for the Glens Falls Enterprise Event May 1-2 are on sale now. Go to Ticketmaster if that is something you want to attend.
Brazil's Endei Caminhas also has to have a top five weekend if he wants to continue to ride. He won the OKC Event but it isn't enough to keep him from danger, as he chose not to ride in Glendell Arizona he lost his grace event. He wanted to ride in St. Louis last weekend, but the PBR told him no but that his make up event would be Kansas City. He's got the bull Habanero from Michael and Patti Mace, yet another brand new bull.
Then there are the guys like Kody Lostroh, JB Mauney, and Zack Brown, that are safe and sound baring injuries at the top of the standings.
JB has the bull from Bryan Smith, Neon Ghost. Neon Ghost bucked off Brendon Clark last year in Kansas City in just over 5 seconds. Brendon was having a rough season at that point, and JB is having one of the best in his career. I'd say easy score here for Mauney. But he did have a horrible event last weekend. We'll have to wait and see how this plays out.
Brown has Alex Hou from Shane Davis and Jim Davis. Alex Hou was ridden by Mike Lee last year for an 86.00. I'd look for Brown to ride this bull, and possibly put a slightly higher score than Lee's up. Brown loves to spur, and the judges have been giving points for that all season.
Kody is going to take on Range War from Brent Bullard. Unridden by Matt Bohon in Oklahoma City, this bull has a 44.25 score. Kody is an extraordinary rider, so my money is on Kody.
Then there are some other favorites of various people. The Mighty One Mike White is taking on Bomb Saddam from Dobbins/McFarlin/ Burgess. (Side Note I love this bulls name). Bomb Saddam bucked off Leonil Santos in OKC but only had a bull score of 41.75. With a score that low, Mike should have no trouble with him.
And finally, the man who has taken over the longest event competition run from the Iron Man JW Hart, Luke Snyder will take on Good Time Charley from D&H Cattle, Bucks and Watts. Good Time Charley has been covered by Aaron Roy for 87.50. Luke is riding pretty well right now. So this could be a good out for him, but if he wants a win he will need to be at the top of his game. He's sitting in 20th right now so he isn't in any danger of being cut, but with the 40 man instead of 45 roster, he can't afford to get down much further if he wants to keep his event streak going.
On another note, the tickets for the Glens Falls Enterprise Event May 1-2 are on sale now. Go to Ticketmaster if that is something you want to attend.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Lostroh Picks Up Second Win of the Season, Moves Back up into Second in the World
California is good to Colorado's Kody Lostroh. First he won in Fresno, when he covered Troubador for the so far highest marked ride of the season. Then, last night, he won Anaheim. This time by covering a bull named Beer Goggles, yes that is what I said, Beer Goggles. His owners at Don Kish Bucking Bulls are apparently Neil McCoy fans. Kody also covered Wrangler Big Rig and Encore. His combined three bull total put him in just a point and a quarter ahead of Australia's Brendon Clark.
Clark is having one of his better seasons in my opinion. He seems to be staying healthier, and be riding more consistently than the last couple years. Right now he is sitting 18th in the world standings. In Anaheim's short go he picked Berger & Struve's bull Say I Won't Gunner which gave him a 90.25 score and third in the go round. This is an awesome young bull who, while he gets ridden relatively often, has a bull rating of just barely less than 45.00. Put together that 90.25 with his round one score of 86.25 on The Captain (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) and round two score of 86.50 on EBOE (Sis and Stan's Bucking Bulls) and he slid in ahead of Oklahoma's own Austin Meir.
The current world number three chose the Don Kish bull Scoundrel for his short go match up. Riden often Scoundrel's bull rating is just over 43. They came together for an 88.25, but it was enough with the 87.00 aboard Smokey (Diamond G) and his 80.25 aboard Big Rig (Flying Rafter Z Rodeo) to get him in ahead of the only other man to ride three, Canada's Aaron Roy.
Roy had a rough weeekend score wise. His first round draw, Hard Tough (Big Bend, Flying 5 Rodeo), only got him a 77.50, and his second draw Dirty Deal (Don Kish) was an 83.75. Then there was his short go bull, War Zone (Corey and Horst), who while not a bad bull by any means, was not the best one in the pen either. That ride was only worth a 86.75. But still three scores is better than two.
Rounding out the top five was the Rookie of the Year contender Skeeter Kingsolver. He bucked off his bull, Bring It (Flying U Cindy Rosser), but went on to ride Wolf Tickets (Don Kish) in the second round for a tie for 2-4(87.75) which was enough to get him back for the short go. Where he selected the fantastic, rarely ridden All In (Berger/Naccarato/Struve). This bull dusted Guilherme Marchi last year, and has in previous seasons dusted other top riders more than once. For a young guy like Kingsolver still so new to the BFTS to cover him for a go round win is phenomenal in my opinion and shows us what this young gun will be capable of once he really settles in and gets comfortable.
Clark is having one of his better seasons in my opinion. He seems to be staying healthier, and be riding more consistently than the last couple years. Right now he is sitting 18th in the world standings. In Anaheim's short go he picked Berger & Struve's bull Say I Won't Gunner which gave him a 90.25 score and third in the go round. This is an awesome young bull who, while he gets ridden relatively often, has a bull rating of just barely less than 45.00. Put together that 90.25 with his round one score of 86.25 on The Captain (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) and round two score of 86.50 on EBOE (Sis and Stan's Bucking Bulls) and he slid in ahead of Oklahoma's own Austin Meir.
The current world number three chose the Don Kish bull Scoundrel for his short go match up. Riden often Scoundrel's bull rating is just over 43. They came together for an 88.25, but it was enough with the 87.00 aboard Smokey (Diamond G) and his 80.25 aboard Big Rig (Flying Rafter Z Rodeo) to get him in ahead of the only other man to ride three, Canada's Aaron Roy.
Roy had a rough weeekend score wise. His first round draw, Hard Tough (Big Bend, Flying 5 Rodeo), only got him a 77.50, and his second draw Dirty Deal (Don Kish) was an 83.75. Then there was his short go bull, War Zone (Corey and Horst), who while not a bad bull by any means, was not the best one in the pen either. That ride was only worth a 86.75. But still three scores is better than two.
Rounding out the top five was the Rookie of the Year contender Skeeter Kingsolver. He bucked off his bull, Bring It (Flying U Cindy Rosser), but went on to ride Wolf Tickets (Don Kish) in the second round for a tie for 2-4(87.75) which was enough to get him back for the short go. Where he selected the fantastic, rarely ridden All In (Berger/Naccarato/Struve). This bull dusted Guilherme Marchi last year, and has in previous seasons dusted other top riders more than once. For a young guy like Kingsolver still so new to the BFTS to cover him for a go round win is phenomenal in my opinion and shows us what this young gun will be capable of once he really settles in and gets comfortable.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Anaheim Califonia Event
This weekend will cover two events in two states. First out in Anaheim California at the Anaheim Invitational. Followed by a single day event in Glendale Arizona, ironically the Glendale Invitational (I personally think someone needs to work on the names for these events!).
The two nights of action in California promises to be exciting. Last weekends winner was Ednei Caminhas, which I have to say it is about time he got something ridden! I am not one to be unpleasant about any rider, but Caminhas was starting to peeve me, as he just couldn't seem to stay on anything. He fixed that last weekend covering 4 of 4 for the win. Tonight he will take on Corey and Horst Rodeo Company's bull Bad Medicine. Bad Medicine is not a particularly "bad" bull, with a bull score for his only out of 2008 barely over 30. If the world champion Caminhas that was in Oklahoma last week shows up he should cover this bull and make it look like practice, and probably end up with a reride option. But we will have to wait and see because Caminhas can be two very different riders.
Our current World race leader, and the only man to officially cover Tom Teagues Bones bull, JB Mauney has Poison Oak, also from Corey and Horst. Poison Oak gets ridden a fair amount of the time, but not for overly high scores. However his bull ratings have gone up as he has gotten older. And with the way Mauney loves to spur, this could be the bull's first actually decent score.
Then there is the other man to, unofficially as he slapped, ride Bones, Matt Bohon. Bohon has Water Moccasin from Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls. On paper he is the best of the three bulls, covered just twice with a bull score over 42. However, he's also dusted Bohon once before. So this is Bohon's chance to get even and put a score on the board. Bohon is riding that rush from covering Bones even though they took the score off the stats. So I am hoping this will be a good one for him.
Colorado man Kody Lostroh has the awesome bull Encore from Jeff Robinson/ Anchor Bull Company. He and this sweet spinning black bull have already come together once before for a near 90.00 ride. I am hoping he can do it again, and maybe put together a go round win at the same time!
Mighty Mike White has his hands full and then some with his draw for tonight in Big Bend/ Flying 5 Rodeo Co.'s bull Firebird. Firebird has been around for 3 years now, and has consistently bucked off his riders, with bull scores of right around 45.00. He did get covered twice last year, but both times it was by Jarrod Craig, who seems to have this bulls number. So we'll have to see if White, who is riding really well can get by him. With how conservative scores have been through the early portion of this season this could be a high ride for the night.
That's all I have time for now. If I missed your favorite, swing on by the PBR's website and check out all 40 draws.
The two nights of action in California promises to be exciting. Last weekends winner was Ednei Caminhas, which I have to say it is about time he got something ridden! I am not one to be unpleasant about any rider, but Caminhas was starting to peeve me, as he just couldn't seem to stay on anything. He fixed that last weekend covering 4 of 4 for the win. Tonight he will take on Corey and Horst Rodeo Company's bull Bad Medicine. Bad Medicine is not a particularly "bad" bull, with a bull score for his only out of 2008 barely over 30. If the world champion Caminhas that was in Oklahoma last week shows up he should cover this bull and make it look like practice, and probably end up with a reride option. But we will have to wait and see because Caminhas can be two very different riders.
Our current World race leader, and the only man to officially cover Tom Teagues Bones bull, JB Mauney has Poison Oak, also from Corey and Horst. Poison Oak gets ridden a fair amount of the time, but not for overly high scores. However his bull ratings have gone up as he has gotten older. And with the way Mauney loves to spur, this could be the bull's first actually decent score.
Then there is the other man to, unofficially as he slapped, ride Bones, Matt Bohon. Bohon has Water Moccasin from Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls. On paper he is the best of the three bulls, covered just twice with a bull score over 42. However, he's also dusted Bohon once before. So this is Bohon's chance to get even and put a score on the board. Bohon is riding that rush from covering Bones even though they took the score off the stats. So I am hoping this will be a good one for him.
Colorado man Kody Lostroh has the awesome bull Encore from Jeff Robinson/ Anchor Bull Company. He and this sweet spinning black bull have already come together once before for a near 90.00 ride. I am hoping he can do it again, and maybe put together a go round win at the same time!
Mighty Mike White has his hands full and then some with his draw for tonight in Big Bend/ Flying 5 Rodeo Co.'s bull Firebird. Firebird has been around for 3 years now, and has consistently bucked off his riders, with bull scores of right around 45.00. He did get covered twice last year, but both times it was by Jarrod Craig, who seems to have this bulls number. So we'll have to see if White, who is riding really well can get by him. With how conservative scores have been through the early portion of this season this could be a high ride for the night.
That's all I have time for now. If I missed your favorite, swing on by the PBR's website and check out all 40 draws.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Zack Brown in Albany NY January 2008
Zack Brown won the event in Sacramento this weekend. I am too lazy at the moment to put much effort into a post. SO here is a video of him from Albany last January. Enjoy.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
World Championship Long Since Over
Late October through the first week of November saw the finish of the 2008 PBR season. And what a season it was. Guilherme Marchi took an early lead in the race for the world title, and had to fight hard to keep it. In the end, his several thousand point lead was enough to hold on a late rush from young gun JB Mauney. The young Brazillian certainly earned his title. Having sat second for the last several years, sometimes only failing to gain the world's number one spot by one ride. Now he can chase after his second world championship, instead of continuing to court his first.
The world finals was also the last event for two of the most beloved riders the PBR has ever has. Our only three time champion Adriano Moraes, who was also the first World Champion the PBR ever had, said good bye, with a 24th in the standings finish. He broke down in tears in the arena as he left. Saying that he is a bull rider at heart, and he is going to miss it. Well all I can say is we are going to miss him too. Justin McBride, a two time champion, also retired. He announced his retirement about a week prior to the start of the finals. I never got to see him ride. And while he is still young enough to ride, he said his heart just doesn't want to keep doing it. He also stated he is definitely done, and isn't coming back, unlike a certain football player...who I'm not going to say...you can probably figure it out.
The 2009 season promises to be a stellar one. The young guns have a bunch of big shoes to fill. But I think they are up to the task.
A few other awards that went out:Daisy Rookie of the Year was Reese Cates, Bull of the Year was Bones, Stock Contractor of the Year Chad Berger and Clay Struve. For more of the awards, Click HERE
The world finals was also the last event for two of the most beloved riders the PBR has ever has. Our only three time champion Adriano Moraes, who was also the first World Champion the PBR ever had, said good bye, with a 24th in the standings finish. He broke down in tears in the arena as he left. Saying that he is a bull rider at heart, and he is going to miss it. Well all I can say is we are going to miss him too. Justin McBride, a two time champion, also retired. He announced his retirement about a week prior to the start of the finals. I never got to see him ride. And while he is still young enough to ride, he said his heart just doesn't want to keep doing it. He also stated he is definitely done, and isn't coming back, unlike a certain football player...who I'm not going to say...you can probably figure it out.
The 2009 season promises to be a stellar one. The young guns have a bunch of big shoes to fill. But I think they are up to the task.
A few other awards that went out:Daisy Rookie of the Year was Reese Cates, Bull of the Year was Bones, Stock Contractor of the Year Chad Berger and Clay Struve. For more of the awards, Click HERE
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
More Kody
Mohegan Sun PBR video 2
Kody takes on Rockin' Robin, yeah so called his pick for the championship round. 89.50 score and the event title! Way to go Kody!!!
Kody takes on Rockin' Robin, yeah so called his pick for the championship round. 89.50 score and the event title! Way to go Kody!!!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Mohegan Sun Invitational 2008
As I stated, now two days ago, I am going to Mohegan Sun tomorrow for the Mohegan Sun Invitational. It is the last regular season event for the year. As announced earlier in the season it is also the last regular event for the super powerful bull Super Duty. He is being retired following the finals. As those connected to the PBR as either fans or supporters etc he is the bull who for the last several years, participants in the Ford Trucks Ford Super Duty challenge had a chance to enter, and have the chance to "own" a piece of this bull for a season, as an honorary stock contractor. I entered every year but to no avail. His succesor will be named during the finals, and is now down to the bulls Holy Smoke and Huslter. Another bull, my personal pick, Jacob's Pet, was disqualified from the voting as he was injured.
As for the event, today was a draw day, which means the guys get to pick their bull for the night out of the 45 available. I was stunned this morning to find my two favorite fellas Cord McCoy and Kody Lostroh on top, so they got to pick 1st and 2nd respectively. I won't spoil who they decided they want to take on tonight for you, head on over to www.pbrnow.com to discover the "magic" matchups for yourself. Trust me it will be worth the stop.
There are a few sad things about going down to Mohegan Sun's event. One being the number of my favorites that are sitting out. Adriano is hurt, Clayton Williams is hurt, and so is Brendon Clark to name just a few. It is the end of the season so that is to be expected. But it was my last chance to see Adriano ride, and I was really hopeful. Then again I would rather he sit out while he heals, and ride like the 3 Time World Champion he is at the finals in Vegas, which are literally right around the corner!
I'm hoping to get some good pictures of everyone there. If you let me know your favorite rider who will be at the event before tomorrow I will do my best to get a really nice one of them and put it up on here.
As for the event, today was a draw day, which means the guys get to pick their bull for the night out of the 45 available. I was stunned this morning to find my two favorite fellas Cord McCoy and Kody Lostroh on top, so they got to pick 1st and 2nd respectively. I won't spoil who they decided they want to take on tonight for you, head on over to www.pbrnow.com to discover the "magic" matchups for yourself. Trust me it will be worth the stop.
There are a few sad things about going down to Mohegan Sun's event. One being the number of my favorites that are sitting out. Adriano is hurt, Clayton Williams is hurt, and so is Brendon Clark to name just a few. It is the end of the season so that is to be expected. But it was my last chance to see Adriano ride, and I was really hopeful. Then again I would rather he sit out while he heals, and ride like the 3 Time World Champion he is at the finals in Vegas, which are literally right around the corner!
I'm hoping to get some good pictures of everyone there. If you let me know your favorite rider who will be at the event before tomorrow I will do my best to get a really nice one of them and put it up on here.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Dickies American Worker of the Year Event
This last weekends event found Mike Lee sitting in the top spot and the only man to ride all three of his bulls. His pick for the championship round was Mr. Zantrex (D&H Cattle Company), who he successfully covered for 89.75, adding on to his two previous scores of 87.50 in round two on Handsome Jack (Herbert Bucking Bulls), and his round one of 85.50 on Hillstreet (Boyd/Floyd Bull Company).
Following him was Brendon Clark who had the high marked ride of the weekend (92.00) on Gnash. He came into the championship round in 15th position. As the final round for the weekend was a "draw" round where the cowboys, starting with the man leading the event, get to pick which bull they want. As the bottom man on the totem pole Clark got the "leftovers" in Gnash of Rafter 7R Bucking Bulls. He covered him with ease. Putting that score together with his 88.25 from the second go on Rush of Radke Bucking Bulls, he managed to out score the two time World Champion Chris Shivers by .75 points. Shivers covered Cadillac Man (Double R Bucking Bulls) (video) in round two for a 90.00 and Zorro (Lufkin Ranch and Rodeo) in the short go.
Rounding out the top five were Mighty Mike White and Renato Nunes. White covered Wild Life (Boyd/Floyd Bull Company) in round one for a 90.75 and Scary Deal (Diamond S Bucking Bulls) in the second go for 88.25. Nunes made short work of Hellfire (87.25, #10 Bucking Bulls), and Little Bo (88.50, 4C's/Sills/Barker).
My two favorite riders, Kody Lostroh and Cord McCoy both managed to cover one bull a piece. Kody stayed up in the second go round aboard Smokin' Liz of Davis/Wilson/DX3 for 82.00. Kody is still sitting second in the World standings behind Guilherme Marchi who also covered only one bull, Derringer (Lufkin Ranch and Rodeo/ K&K Cattle, video) for 89.00. He then came down off of Spit Fire from C&G Rodeo Livestock, LLC. Cord got his ride out of the way early on in the weekend, covering Clown Attack from Martinez Bucking Bull, LLC for an 87.50 in round one.
But the biggest news of the weekend wasn't Guilherme's lack of rides. Or Lee's win. Or that the people trailing Marchi were unable to really fully capitalize on his lack of riding this weekend (which is exceptionally rare, he's covered over 60% of all his bulls). It was the return of last years World Champion Justin McBride, who has been out all season with surgery on his injured shoulder. He put up some awesome rides to finish seventh for the weekend, covering Fish Creek Bandit (Diamond K Bucking Bulls), and Jefe (Boyd/Floyd/Teague Bucking Bulls) for a combined score of 174.50.
IN other news...the PBR Enterprise tour has an event in Syracuse NY in August on the 9th and 10th. I'll be going the 10th. Get tickets now. It's being held at the State Fair grounds. Mike Lee is the feature rider the 9th, and one of my fav's Kody Lostroh is the feature guy for the 10th. Hope to see everyone there.
Following him was Brendon Clark who had the high marked ride of the weekend (92.00) on Gnash. He came into the championship round in 15th position. As the final round for the weekend was a "draw" round where the cowboys, starting with the man leading the event, get to pick which bull they want. As the bottom man on the totem pole Clark got the "leftovers" in Gnash of Rafter 7R Bucking Bulls. He covered him with ease. Putting that score together with his 88.25 from the second go on Rush of Radke Bucking Bulls, he managed to out score the two time World Champion Chris Shivers by .75 points. Shivers covered Cadillac Man (Double R Bucking Bulls) (video) in round two for a 90.00 and Zorro (Lufkin Ranch and Rodeo) in the short go.
Rounding out the top five were Mighty Mike White and Renato Nunes. White covered Wild Life (Boyd/Floyd Bull Company) in round one for a 90.75 and Scary Deal (Diamond S Bucking Bulls) in the second go for 88.25. Nunes made short work of Hellfire (87.25, #10 Bucking Bulls), and Little Bo (88.50, 4C's/Sills/Barker).
My two favorite riders, Kody Lostroh and Cord McCoy both managed to cover one bull a piece. Kody stayed up in the second go round aboard Smokin' Liz of Davis/Wilson/DX3 for 82.00. Kody is still sitting second in the World standings behind Guilherme Marchi who also covered only one bull, Derringer (Lufkin Ranch and Rodeo/ K&K Cattle, video) for 89.00. He then came down off of Spit Fire from C&G Rodeo Livestock, LLC. Cord got his ride out of the way early on in the weekend, covering Clown Attack from Martinez Bucking Bull, LLC for an 87.50 in round one.
But the biggest news of the weekend wasn't Guilherme's lack of rides. Or Lee's win. Or that the people trailing Marchi were unable to really fully capitalize on his lack of riding this weekend (which is exceptionally rare, he's covered over 60% of all his bulls). It was the return of last years World Champion Justin McBride, who has been out all season with surgery on his injured shoulder. He put up some awesome rides to finish seventh for the weekend, covering Fish Creek Bandit (Diamond K Bucking Bulls), and Jefe (Boyd/Floyd/Teague Bucking Bulls) for a combined score of 174.50.
IN other news...the PBR Enterprise tour has an event in Syracuse NY in August on the 9th and 10th. I'll be going the 10th. Get tickets now. It's being held at the State Fair grounds. Mike Lee is the feature rider the 9th, and one of my fav's Kody Lostroh is the feature guy for the 10th. Hope to see everyone there.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Ednei Caminhas Retiring!!!
We're losing a lot of our favorite Brazilians to retirement this year. First Adriano, now Ednei. He announced his retirement yesterday. While I will miss him, I am very glad I got to see him compete live when I and Mom went to the Albany Invitational back in January. Good bye Ednei you will be greatly missed!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Anyone Who Had Doubts...
About the riding capabilities of the Brazilians had those doubts put away for good this past weekend. The St Louis, MO event concluded Sunday night with a stellar championship round. It was one of the first weekends where the bulls fully won. Only three men covered all four bulls. And they were, you guessed it, three of the top Brazilian riders in the world. Renato Nunes won for the weekend, putting up an amazing 95.75 on Chicken on a Chain. That is now the highest marked ride of the season. He had a nearly perfect rider score, at 48.75. It doesn't get much better than that. Following him was Robson Palermo with and then the world number two Guilherme Marchi. Overall the event was wonderful.
However there are still a few nasty injuries to report. Another Brazilian, dancing Paulo Crimber, is out for 6-12 weeks with a C1 neck fracture. Ross Coleman has another concussion but is still riding. Travis Briscoe has a concussion from hitting the ground hard and is also still riding. JB Mauney suffered some minor injuries from his bull stomping on his head and body. His helmet was shattered and he is very lucky he was wearing it or he would be in a lot worse shape. And about fifteen other men suffered bumps bruises and lacerations which you can check out on the PBR's injury page. Cord McCoy also has some bruising from being struck while he was thrown by his bull. Talk about adding insult to injury!
However there are still a few nasty injuries to report. Another Brazilian, dancing Paulo Crimber, is out for 6-12 weeks with a C1 neck fracture. Ross Coleman has another concussion but is still riding. Travis Briscoe has a concussion from hitting the ground hard and is also still riding. JB Mauney suffered some minor injuries from his bull stomping on his head and body. His helmet was shattered and he is very lucky he was wearing it or he would be in a lot worse shape. And about fifteen other men suffered bumps bruises and lacerations which you can check out on the PBR's injury page. Cord McCoy also has some bruising from being struck while he was thrown by his bull. Talk about adding insult to injury!
Friday, February 22, 2008
So Little Time Left...
Until my internship starts. This next week, as well as the last few days, is loaded with activity. For instance, yesterday was the kick off for the New York State Farm Show. It was, as always, a wonderful time. My best buddy from school came and spent the night Wed and again last night so he could go with us. The family loves him so it is always fun when he comes over.
The farm show itself was a blast as well. I finally got the NY Holstein fleece vest I have wanted for years. They had been selling them for $30.00 and I always felt that was a big much. So I never bought one. Well yesterday they were $15.00. They didn't have one small enough for me but I decided I wanted one anyways! Got a real nice gray one with a red logo of NYS and a Holstein head. It is really sweet.
I also picked up a stack of stud books and information on rubber mats for cow stalls. I am planning to redo Mandy and the Blitz's stalls before next winter. Both of them are just too big for the barn. Thankfully Mandy is pretty much just growing as she turned five in November. The Blitz on the other hand is another story. She's Mandy's oldest daughter and as of yet isn't even two, but her topline is already touching the metal bar that runs across the top of the front of her stall. And she has a whole bunch more growing to do. The difficult thing was getting people to give me a definitive price on a single stall. There was a lot of hmming and such as they really don't want to be helpful for those putting in less than the whole barn. I did find one company but they are not the most trustworthy on the world. We have had bad incidents with them ourselves so I am hesitant to try and work with them.
This weekend is the event in St Louis MO, the Enterprise Classic. Good luck to all the cowboys.
The farm show itself was a blast as well. I finally got the NY Holstein fleece vest I have wanted for years. They had been selling them for $30.00 and I always felt that was a big much. So I never bought one. Well yesterday they were $15.00. They didn't have one small enough for me but I decided I wanted one anyways! Got a real nice gray one with a red logo of NYS and a Holstein head. It is really sweet.
I also picked up a stack of stud books and information on rubber mats for cow stalls. I am planning to redo Mandy and the Blitz's stalls before next winter. Both of them are just too big for the barn. Thankfully Mandy is pretty much just growing as she turned five in November. The Blitz on the other hand is another story. She's Mandy's oldest daughter and as of yet isn't even two, but her topline is already touching the metal bar that runs across the top of the front of her stall. And she has a whole bunch more growing to do. The difficult thing was getting people to give me a definitive price on a single stall. There was a lot of hmming and such as they really don't want to be helpful for those putting in less than the whole barn. I did find one company but they are not the most trustworthy on the world. We have had bad incidents with them ourselves so I am hesitant to try and work with them.
This weekend is the event in St Louis MO, the Enterprise Classic. Good luck to all the cowboys.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Some of the Stills I took out to Albany
I am honestly not certain which rider this is.
These three are of Steven Shelley's ride.
Three of the toughest hardest working men in bull riding!Monday, January 28, 2008
This Weekend Was One for the Record Books
And it all happened here in upstate New York. The PBR's Built Ford Tough Series was rocking and rolling in Albany, a mere fourty three and a half miles from our home farm. And yes I went, both nights too, and I took over two hundred short videos and pictures. Everything from the leader boards to the rides, to the cowboys, to the spotlight bull. And that spotlight bull was Palace Station Deuces Wild. An old timer to the sport, I never ever thought I would actually have the chance to watch him buck live. This big and simply amazing black and white bull from the pen of Chad Berger/Low/ Rosen has been ridden just sixteen out of forty five career trips, and he once again put his rider in the dust this weekend.
Travis Briscoe however remains practically perfect in every way. He rode all of his bulls yet again this weekend for a total of 267.50 on three and yet another event win, for three total wins this season, and that is out of just six that have gone this year. So far this season he has ridden 14 out of his 15 bulls, putting together a current 93.33% riding success rate, and that is including that spectacular 95.00 aboard Copperhead Slinger in Massachusetts. It is still to early to tell, but this young 20 year old out of Edgewood, NM may be our World Champion. He is, to me, certainly showing that he has what it takes.
I am going to continue posting more on this event in the days to come, but this will have to do for now, as I have to be up early, and I am exhausted!
The video just below is of Deuces Wild. Sorry but I didn't manage to get a very good one of him, but you can see what I mean by him being a big solid boy.
Travis Briscoe however remains practically perfect in every way. He rode all of his bulls yet again this weekend for a total of 267.50 on three and yet another event win, for three total wins this season, and that is out of just six that have gone this year. So far this season he has ridden 14 out of his 15 bulls, putting together a current 93.33% riding success rate, and that is including that spectacular 95.00 aboard Copperhead Slinger in Massachusetts. It is still to early to tell, but this young 20 year old out of Edgewood, NM may be our World Champion. He is, to me, certainly showing that he has what it takes.
I am going to continue posting more on this event in the days to come, but this will have to do for now, as I have to be up early, and I am exhausted!
The video just below is of Deuces Wild. Sorry but I didn't manage to get a very good one of him, but you can see what I mean by him being a big solid boy.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
It's Here...
It's here, it's here....IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!
The Albany Invitational that is!
I am so excited I can't even handle doing a real post right now!
I will let everybody know how this goes, as I am going to both nights. I simply can't wait!
The Albany Invitational that is!
I am so excited I can't even handle doing a real post right now!
I will let everybody know how this goes, as I am going to both nights. I simply can't wait!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The Worcester Classic Was One for the Record Books
To say that this event had a lot of good rides would be an understatement in the extreme. 90.00+ rides topped all but the very first round. And I am even starting to enjoy the cowboys getting to pick their bulls for the second and short go rounds for the three day events. Some of them, such as Davey Dyke are really making for exciting rides. He picked the same bull in the second go round as bucked him off and hung him up in New York City, Big Iron, this time covering him for an even 85.00.
Another cowboy in the same round, Colby Yates, had an equally wonderful go with Cat Man Do. He took tops in the go round with a 90.50 and looked real good doing it. Colby later covered Tiger in the third round, but California Dreaming got the better of him in the short go.
Four guys covered all four of their draws, one of them being the new daddy Ross Coleman. He mostly put up rides in the low to mid 80's for the majority of the weekend. But managed to score a 90.50 on Nervous Waters in the championship round to get him a fourth place finish.
Third place went to the Colorado man Kody Lostroh. He put up not one but two 90+ point rides this weekend. The first a 90.75 on Texas in round three, and the second a 90.50 on Live Wire. Kody is now sitting in fifth in the overall BFTS standings.
Guilherme Marchi racked up a second place out in Massachusetts. His one 90.50 ride came in the championship round versus Outsider. His other three rides were in the high 80's though, which gave him a few points advantage over Coleman and Lostroh. (He's also sitting 60.75 points back in second place in the overall standings).
The number one man for the weekend was Travis Briscoe. And for anyone who missed this ride (and one other I will talk about later) I am truly sorry! It was amazing. He couldn't have looked any better aboard Copperhead Slinger. Putting up a 95.00, he is now sitting in first place in the overall BFTS standings, and has the highest marked ride not just for the current season, but for the last several years. I was so glad I stayed up to watch it, as I really enjoy seeing those types of rides. And honestly, the fact that he picked that bull intentionally made it just that much better! While that ride was stellar both in appearance and score, there was one other that made me much much more enthusiastically happy.
And that ride was put up on Big Bucks, who has been ridden just two out of 49 trips. He's a former bull of the year and for good reason. His first, and until this past weekend only ride, was two time World Champion Justin McBride (who is currently out with the surgery for that shoulder injury last summer) for a 93.00 in Columbus of 2006. This weekend Big Bucks was the next to last bull to be selected. AND none other than my favorite cowboy in the whole world Cord McCoy decided to take a chance on him. AND it was amazing. Cord put up a 92.25 on him, and in my personal opinion he deserved at least another point or so. But still, it bounced him up into 20th in the world, which is just fabulous!!
All in all the weekend was amazing. For this coming weekend the cowboys are facing off with the bulls of the west coast in California. Good luck to all the riders! Then the next weekend they are back here in the Northeast, actually in Albany, and yes, I do have tickets, and I am SO excited!
Another cowboy in the same round, Colby Yates, had an equally wonderful go with Cat Man Do. He took tops in the go round with a 90.50 and looked real good doing it. Colby later covered Tiger in the third round, but California Dreaming got the better of him in the short go.
Four guys covered all four of their draws, one of them being the new daddy Ross Coleman. He mostly put up rides in the low to mid 80's for the majority of the weekend. But managed to score a 90.50 on Nervous Waters in the championship round to get him a fourth place finish.
Third place went to the Colorado man Kody Lostroh. He put up not one but two 90+ point rides this weekend. The first a 90.75 on Texas in round three, and the second a 90.50 on Live Wire. Kody is now sitting in fifth in the overall BFTS standings.
Guilherme Marchi racked up a second place out in Massachusetts. His one 90.50 ride came in the championship round versus Outsider. His other three rides were in the high 80's though, which gave him a few points advantage over Coleman and Lostroh. (He's also sitting 60.75 points back in second place in the overall standings).
The number one man for the weekend was Travis Briscoe. And for anyone who missed this ride (and one other I will talk about later) I am truly sorry! It was amazing. He couldn't have looked any better aboard Copperhead Slinger. Putting up a 95.00, he is now sitting in first place in the overall BFTS standings, and has the highest marked ride not just for the current season, but for the last several years. I was so glad I stayed up to watch it, as I really enjoy seeing those types of rides. And honestly, the fact that he picked that bull intentionally made it just that much better! While that ride was stellar both in appearance and score, there was one other that made me much much more enthusiastically happy.
And that ride was put up on Big Bucks, who has been ridden just two out of 49 trips. He's a former bull of the year and for good reason. His first, and until this past weekend only ride, was two time World Champion Justin McBride (who is currently out with the surgery for that shoulder injury last summer) for a 93.00 in Columbus of 2006. This weekend Big Bucks was the next to last bull to be selected. AND none other than my favorite cowboy in the whole world Cord McCoy decided to take a chance on him. AND it was amazing. Cord put up a 92.25 on him, and in my personal opinion he deserved at least another point or so. But still, it bounced him up into 20th in the world, which is just fabulous!!
All in all the weekend was amazing. For this coming weekend the cowboys are facing off with the bulls of the west coast in California. Good luck to all the riders! Then the next weekend they are back here in the Northeast, actually in Albany, and yes, I do have tickets, and I am SO excited!
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
And We Have Officially Gotten Started
First off let me wish everybody a Happy New Year. May 2008 be a great one for you and your family and friend.
And second, as of this past weekend, the 2008 Built Ford Tough Series Season has finally started with the Copenhagen Bull Riding Invitational. Mike Lee, the 2004 World Champion, ran off with first place, putting up 261.00 points on three. Following him, Adriano Moraes and Paulo Crimber tied for second with 258.00 on three. The top five was rounded out with Brian Canter (257.50), and Travis Briscoe (251.75). All in all it was a pretty good weekend. Kody Lostroh put up two scores, winning go round number one with a 88.50 on Dark Side. Cord McCoy took on two bulls the first night, covering them both ( he was offered a re ride after his first bull had a lacking performance).
This weekend will find the cowboys squaring off with the roughest bulls in my own state of NY. They're riding at Madison Square Garden with the Versus Invitational and this will be the first event where following the first round the riders will be allowed to select their bull for each go round. It will be interesting to see how that goes. Some (myself included) are very curious to see how this is going to work out. We'll finally find out.
And second, as of this past weekend, the 2008 Built Ford Tough Series Season has finally started with the Copenhagen Bull Riding Invitational. Mike Lee, the 2004 World Champion, ran off with first place, putting up 261.00 points on three. Following him, Adriano Moraes and Paulo Crimber tied for second with 258.00 on three. The top five was rounded out with Brian Canter (257.50), and Travis Briscoe (251.75). All in all it was a pretty good weekend. Kody Lostroh put up two scores, winning go round number one with a 88.50 on Dark Side. Cord McCoy took on two bulls the first night, covering them both ( he was offered a re ride after his first bull had a lacking performance).
This weekend will find the cowboys squaring off with the roughest bulls in my own state of NY. They're riding at Madison Square Garden with the Versus Invitational and this will be the first event where following the first round the riders will be allowed to select their bull for each go round. It will be interesting to see how that goes. Some (myself included) are very curious to see how this is going to work out. We'll finally find out.
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