It's a amusing how things change because now we can go to the west coast – and a lot of this has to do with the bull teams – but we can out there and see a lot of the top bulls, and not too long ago that was not the case.
That's pretty amazing.
When it comes to bull of the year you have to look at the scores from throughout the season and, to me, it looked like Charlie Bullware was a contender, but I wasn't at the Tulsa event where he hipped himself when he came out of the chute and had a bad day.
Well, you can't have a bad day and be a World Champion bucking bull.
Chicken on a Chain and Jacob's Pet, which to me were two of the three front runners, ruined their chances so they're shot last week. With Jacob's Pet that was just horrible and I was on that bandwagon.
But, I guess, from the get-go I always thought the top bull was Troubadour and he has not had a bad day. So I really think it's going to be between Troubadour and Voodoo Child.
I don't think White Magic is in there and, honestly, I thought 90.25 was plenty on that bull. I thought that the score was inflated. All In has seven outs – one more than Troubadour and one more than White Magic – so I think you have to throw All In in there.
Of course, my sentimental favorite is Copperhead Slinger.
You know who else has had a great year is Party Time. There's your sleep and he would be the most underrated candidate for bull of the year.
In wrapping up if I were voting White Magic would drop down and so would Copperhead Slinger, which would just leave more room for Troubadour and All In.
Throughout the year I've mentioned so many advantages to the bull teams upping the caliber of bulls on the east coast and west coast, but I wonder if that doesn't have a negative effect on some of the top bulls that are traveling further now because of some of the bull teams then they used to have to travel.
In the past a top stock contractor could kind of decline those long hauls therefore his top bull might look better because he's not having to travel as far. You know what? I might be on to something there or at least its fodder.
Everybody likes the bull team, but – of course – the other argument is this: a great bull, such as a bull of the year type, is going to be a winner no matter where he goes, no matter how muddy, no matter what the ground, no matter how far... there's no excuse.
A great bull is going to perform no matter what.
Now, I contradict myself but I'm just pointing out the two sides to the argument. And that's what this is for... to give you something to talk about.
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Some nights the pen was lousy, not worth watching, especially when they are trying out new bulls. If I watch I want to see the and I mean THE bulls bucking, the top ones, not the wanna be's Do that as a side affair but not air it like a great PBR event. Over 90% of the bulls shown were not up to caliber of the PBR.
We don't get to see half of the good bulls bucking. Only once in a while. How can we judge a couple you named when we don't get to see them buck only a couple times during the year?
Troubadour is Bull of the Year., no bout a doubt it!
If he don't win, whoever is judgin, just ain't watchin...
I gave up caring about Bull of the Year after Blueberry Wine was denied all those years, when he deserved it so much.
I have no idea what has happened with the infllated bull scores over the last few years.I totally agree about that 90.25 on White Magic being a bit much. I really like that bull, but I thought scores should be based on performance, not repuation.
It would be nice to see the Moreno family win Bull of the Year.
I listened all last year and this year the unnecessary remarks you have made about Adriano Moraes. Shame on you for criticizing the greatest champion of all time. This is his last year and no one has done more for the sport of bull riding.
In the first round of the World Championship you made a point of Adriano being long in the tooth and the bull, Black Smoke having surgery and not bucking like he had before.
It is just these little remarks that irritate the fans of Adriano, they are not necessary. There is no other bull rider that is more highly respected, has the passion for the sport, gives better interviews, signs more autographs, poses for more pictures and gives his full attention to ALL of his fans. He has not failed to promote and advertise for the PBR in every aspect to help the growth of the sport. That is not counting all the records he holds plus being the only Three Time World Champion.
The PBR should feel oh so lucky that he has been riding for fifteen years and given so much of his life to the sport.
The first night of the championships as much as I respect Ty Murray for all of his contributions and explanations in every aspect of the sport, I felt sick listening to the praises for Justin McBride. I just do not think that Justin McBride is any better than Adriano when Adriano was his age or even when Adriano was older. I do not think that Adriano gets the accolades he deserves in the same sentence with Justin.
You announcers need to calm down with trying to make someone more of a star over the other 45 bull riders. We the fans can see and tell who is the best and who shows us the respect of knowing WE are a big reason for the growth of the sport. A bull rider like Adriano makes us want to turn on the televison and watch the sport and tell all of our friends WOW you should watch this great sport, because he has never failed to greet each of his fans like he cares. He is a true class act and I am sorry to say Justin has not showed that side of himself for the almost 5 years I have been to events and watched the sport on television.
I listened all last year and this year the unnecessary remarks you have made about Adriano Moraes. Shame on you for criticizing the greatest champion of all time. This is his last year and no one has done more for the sport of bull riding.
In the first round of the World Championship you made a point of Adriano being long in the tooth and the bull, Black Smoke having surgery and not bucking like he had before.
It is just these little remarks that irritate the fans of Adriano, they are not necessary. There is no other bull rider that is more highly respected, has the passion for the sport, gives better interviews, signs more autographs, poses for more pictures and gives his full attention to ALL of his fans. He has not failed to promote and advertise for the PBR in every aspect to help the growth of the sport. That is not counting all the records he holds plus being the only Three Time World Champion.
The PBR should feel oh so lucky that he has been riding for fifteen years and given so much of his life to the sport.
The first night of the championships as much as I respect Ty Murray for all of his contributions and explanations in every aspect of the sport, I felt sick listening to the praises for Justin McBride. I just do not think that Justin McBride is any better than Adriano when Adriano was his age or even when Adriano was older. I do not think that Adriano gets the accolades he deserves in the same sentence with Justin.
You announcers need to calm down with trying to make someone more of a star over the other 45 bull riders. We the fans can see and tell who is the best and who shows us the respect of knowing WE are a big reason for the growth of the sport. A bull rider like Adriano makes us want to turn on the televison and watch the sport and tell all of our friends WOW you should watch this great sport, because he has never failed to greet each of his fans like he cares. He is a true class act and I am sorry to say Justin has not showed that side of himself for the almost 5 years I have been to events and watched the sport on television.
Joan Simpson
I miss him already.
If the PBR wants to be thought of like other professional sports, Ty and JW need to cut the criticism. In reality, it just makes them look bad. At least Ty is a former world champion, and a killer businessman. I was thrilled when JW retired - hubby and I got bored watching him get thrown off every week. We have been watching since 2005, we were shocked he stayed on tour!! Before turning commentator, JW seemed like such a nice guy. Not anymore.
In one of his criticisms, he belittled Luke Snyder for just concentrating on BFTS events. Oh wait! JW managed to stay on tour by riding in lesser events! He sure sounds jealous!
Additionally, we got very tired of listening to him make comments about Adriano Moraes. Let's see - 3 World Championshipsfs to 0. AND the last one was when Adriano was 6 years older than JW!
Let's review JW's record. In the last 4 years before retiring : 2007 - 20%; 2006 - 30%; 2005 - 30%; and 2004 - 19% of bulls ridden. So where are his stats that make him such an expert?? Since 1999, he only had 2 years riding more than 40%!!!
I am very surprised that Justin McBride hasn't taken him aside and told him to clean up his act. Justin never criticized other riders. His philosophy was that he competed against the bull. Tell JW to stick to his self-deprecating humor. It makes him much more likable!!
Justin McKee - YOU ARE A STAR!! We LOVE listening to you! You are wonderfully articulate and funny!! But what happened to Michael Gaffney??? He is so much better than JW!!!
I know - you can tell Dennis MIller is a favorite of mine!! I have never written a blog or comment in my life until now. You can tell I am really bothered by this issue!
Thanks!
I GOT A SUNDAY BONES VS big tex COMMENT FOR YOU...BONES IS GONNA KICK SO HIGH AND SO HARD HE GIVES NOT ONLY big tex AND BAD BREATH berger BLACK EYES HE GIVES BOTH THEIR GRAND-PA'S BLACK EYES AS WELL... OR HOW ABOUT BONES IS GONNA WHIP UP BIG MOUTH BERGER AND COST HIM $50,000 TEX-MEX SALAD!!!
Last nights event was alwful-Mike Lee and Pete Farley tied for the lead and then they had to come along and put shivers in there with them,plus make his the ride of the night..wasn't fair to Mike or Pete..i am not a Shivers fan...