Meier climbs into first place in BFTS standings
Oklahoman rides MoeBandy.com for 92 points
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (March 28, 2010) - Austin Meier
(Kinta, Okla.) became the number one ranked rider in the world on Sunday after bringing the crowd at the world-famous “Pit” to its feet with a 92-point ride on MoeBandy.com (D&H Cattle Company/Moe Bandy) in the Built Ford Tough Championship Round.
The Oklahoman, who scored 86.25 on Walk The Line (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve) in Round 3, won the Sandia Resort & Casino presents the Ty Murray Invitational with 351 points and took home $31,100.
“It has been an incredible year and the success that I have had is unreal,” said Meier, who has also won in Kansas City, Mo. and Winston-Salem, N.C. “I have matured the last two years including making changes in my workout routine and what I eat. That is what it takes to be successful at this level is dedication and I just have to keep riding hard and taking it one bull at a time.”
Meier is in first place in the 2010 PBR Built Ford Tough Standings with 5,054.50 points and $121,661 followed by Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) with 4,944.00 points and $134,812 and J. B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) with 4,848.75 points and $151,044.
Meier and Mauney will represent the United States in the 2010 PBR World Cup presented by Dickies, the PBR’s premier international event, which comes to the United States for the first time ever on April 16-18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) finished second in the average with 348.50 points and won $15,685 after riding Black Pearl (Ravenscroft/Boyd-Floyd Bull Company) for 91.25 in the short round, earning him $1,950. Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.) scored 90 points on Super Duty (D&H Cattle Company/Linda Hance) to finish third and won $1,170 in the short round while Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) rode Bird Creek (Jeff Robinson/Leon Frakes) for 89.5 points in the short go after winning $2,730 in Round 3 with 89.75 points on Big Iron (4L & Diamond S Rodeo Company). McConnel finished fourth in the average and won $9,050 while Willingham was fifth in the average and won $6,342.
Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) was the leader after three rounds, but finished third in the average after bucking off Smackdown (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve) in the short round. Palermo rode Pistolero (Boyd/Floyd Bull Company) for 88.5 points to win $1,170 in Round 3 and he took home $18,620 for the event.
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BEHIND THE CHUTES:
Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus: The Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus was not claimed and will be $10,000 in New Orleans next week. The bonus grows by $5,000 each week if it is not claimed. Once claimed, it returns to $5,000.
Injury Report: Travis Briscoe and Dustin Elliott both suffered concussions and are probable for next week’s New Orleans Classic while McKennon Wimberly has a lower-back injury and is questionable for next week. Aaron Roy has a sprained right knee and is out for the New Orleans Classic.
Sandia Resort & Casino presents the Ty Murray Invitational (Albuquerque, N.M.):
OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 351.00 points, $31,100. 2) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 348.50 points, $15,685. 3) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 267.50, $18,620. 4) Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) 266.50, $9,050. 5) Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.) 264.00, $6,342.
BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 92 points on MoeBandy.com (D&H Cattle Company/Moe Bandy), $2,730. 2) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 91.25 points on Black Pearl (Ravenscroft/Boyd-Floyd Bull Company), $1,950. 3) Sean Willingham ((Summerville, Ga.) 90 points on Super Duty (D&H Cattle Company/Linda Hance), $1,170. 4) Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) 89.5 points on Bird Creek (Jeff Robinson/Leon Frakes). 5) Beau Hill (West Glacier, Mont.) 87.25 points on Skyhawk’s Lone Star (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls).
ROUND 3: 1) Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) 89.75 points on Big Iron (4L & Diamond S Rodeo Company), $2,730. 2) Skeeter Kingsolver (Mclouth, Kan.) 89.25 points on SoulJa Boy (Jeff Robinson/Priest Creek Ranch), $1,950. 3) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 88.50 points on Pistolero (Boyd/Floyd Bull Company), $1,170. 4) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 88 points on Good Deal (D&H Cattle Company). 5) Wiley Peterson (Fort Hall, Idaho) 87 points on Fat Lip (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo).
ROUND 2: 1) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 88.25 points on Cajun Blast (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo), $2,730. 2) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 88 points on Hank (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls/L&G Cattle), $1,950. 3/6) Caleb Sanderson (Kissimmee, Fla.) 87.75 points on Outa Da Blue (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo). 3/6) Chance Roberts (Jewett, Ill.) 87.75 points on Space Chimp (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo). 3/6) Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.) 87.75 points on Brass Cat (4L & Diamond S Rodeo Company). 3/6) Fabiano Vieira (Perola, PR, Brazil) 87.75 points on Back Light (D&H Cattle Company).
ROUND 1: 1) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 91 points on Mission Accomplished (4L & Diamond S Rodeo Company), $7,000. 2) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 90.75 points on Bad Moon (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo), $5,000. 3) Caleb Sanderson (Kissimmee, Fla.) 90 points on SoulJa Boy (Jeff Robinson/Priest Creek Ranch), $3,000. 4) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 88.75 points on Iron Broke (Kerr & Waggoner Bucking Bulls), $2,000. 5) McKennon Wimberly (Cool, Texas) 88.5 points on Double Dollar (D&H Cattle Company), $1,200.
BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS (The PBR World Champion is based on total Built Ford Tough Series points earned during the season): 1) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 5,054.50 points, $121,661. 2) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 4,944.00 points, $134,812. 3) J. B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 4,848.75 points, $151,044. 4) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 4,348.25 points, $317,372. 5) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 4,200.50 points, $107,692.
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66 Comments
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Mrs. Mauney and Mrs. Briscoe:
Thanks for your comments. We are all huge fans who do not intend to be critical, but enjoy speculating about what influences how the guys are riding. All of us agree that they are great athletes, but as an athlete they are aware of the factors that are allowing or prohibiting them from riding well. We do not have access to this information, which leads to discussions about each of our opinions as to what is going on.
On a side note, despite some of the things that are spewed on these blogs, I have met J.B. a couple of times and he is nothing but polite, and a pretty down to earth guy as far as professional athletes go (and I used to work with lots of them).
I also enjoyed the story on Travis that was shown on Vs. last week. It is nice to get some background on these guys lives and what they have overcome to get where they are.
However, if I were Travis, I would ask VS. to stop showing my wife so often. She is going to have more PBR fans than Travis if they keep it up. -
BullRidingIsArt
March 31, 2010louisana fan: where have you read that JB will have surgery and on what? This is the first I have read this and am just curious...very interesting.
I hope you are right about riding his bulls this weekend and coming back to win the world when he gets healed up. I agree, Go JB!!!! -
louisiana fan
March 31, 2010I am looking forward to this weekend, New Orleans is a place where things happen. I'm looking
for J.B. to ride his bulls. He might not win the event, remember he's one of the many walking
wounded, but he'll do good, that's all he has to do is stay in the top 10 or so and after his
surgery he'll come back and win the world.Go J.B.! -
ilikepie
March 30, 2010OOPS! I thought your were talking about Proctor.. -
ilikepie
March 30, 2010don't forget that Jesse also has a great BROTHER:) -
BullRidingIsArt
March 30, 2010Steve99 and Joan:
Steve you stated it so kindly! Thank you! I agree Joan, in fact, I feel sarcasm toward family members on here is disrespectful. They deserve nothing but our support and kindness by all the fans. If you can't do this I say please keep your opinion to yourself.
Lynn and Jessie, best of luck to you both, to your families, and to your bull riders. -
Joan Simpson
March 30, 2010Steve99, I could have not said it better.
There is no reason on earth to be sarcastic to Lynn or Jessie. They deserve better treatment than that. Lynn for having a great son and Jessie for having a great husband that are in a very dangerous sport. -
steve99
March 30, 2010I'm going to give this my best shot.
lynn0620 is absolutely correct whaen she says that her son JB rides his best when he is having fun. I shoot a lot of boxing, hockey and football--I see people putting out 110% and getting beat down over and over again. I ask: "Why so you keep getting up from the canvas? It's fun, I love it. The more I get hit the more fun I have and the more it motivates me to do what I know how to do." I ask coaches in football: "You're running back is getting killed in the middle, why keep running him there? Because he says it's fun to keep getting hit and he knows his best is coming and he's going to break off that great big run. Most great athletes in contact sports want to be hit in order to get them pumped up. They train for it. Then they respond to it and their best comes out. The day JB stops having fun on the back of the bull or being thrown off is the day he will probably quit. Chris Shivers is just about there. The fun is almost gone for him.
JB is in a slump because JB like all great athletes puts a tremendous effort out every time he rides. The law of averages easily explains the slump. All great hitters, pitchers, teams, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Mickey Mantle, all had slumps at some point. The reason, the extremely high level of competition they were always at. Let's not forget that JB rode all his bulls at the Calgary Stampede last year and all eight bulls at the finals, no one else has done that. And he is still getting on the most rank bulls every weekend this year. The slump will end. And JB will continue to have fun. You don't ride bulls for the money--you ride because you love doing it. The money comes after. A few years ago Tiger Woods hit a slump and the media was ready to write him off as a golfer. He came back and won eight tournaments in a row. He does not play golf for the money. He plays because he loves having fun being better than everyone else.
Jessie Briscoe made a fair comment. She did not say you have to love every athlete, she did not say every athlete should be your favorite. She did say, sportsmanship, sportsmanship, sportsmanship, would be appreciated. All the riders, JB, Travis, Kody Lostroh, Jacoby, Jenkins, whether they are the most popular or at the top of the standings right now deserve the be cheered for and applauded for the effort they are putting out. As athletes, even those we may not have at the top of our personal list, still ride in front of every one of us. They have earned our respect and we should acknowledge them with good sportsmanship.
My father has p!@#ed a while back. One thing he told me at a young age and I have always tried to live by it---"It doesn't cost any extra to be nice to some one. Wastes a lot of energy to be negative". -
Joan Simpson
March 30, 2010smartypants, I agree with you. The longer you are in the chutes the rider is more apt to get hurt. The main reason some take longer is the bull is not standing properly or acting up. Ty and Adriano and most of the Brazilians have said if the bull is lying down just take him that way because he will get up when the gate opens.
Nobody gets out of the chutes faster than JB. It can really do damage to your legs and knees staying in the chutes too long. -
smartypants
March 30, 2010I agree that McGee crossed the line with the Pelosi comment. Surprised me. So he is a Republican. So are many others. We don't need any politican on this sight. As was mentioned, we get too much of that otherwise.
This talk just overshadows what Meier did this past weekend. It is not easy to win 3 events in one year and the year isn't half over yet. CONGRATULATIONS AUSTIN!!!
What is this about Marchi taking too long in the shutes? I have last week's event for Saturday and Sunday on tape and I timed them. There were many who took as long or longer than Marchi. Did you ever time Shivers? And no one complained about him. Peterson probably gets out faster than anyone on average.
Love the PBR!! Can't wait until next weekend. -
lynn0620
March 30, 2010Thank You reznibd -
reznibd
March 30, 2010Indeed, the comments here are merely opinions:-)
That's why I would go with JB's mom and JB, himself. -
webpbr
March 30, 2010Rez - I think just about everything said on the comment section is a personal opinion. :)
Not to be confused with taking the comments personally. :) -
reznibd
March 30, 2010Quote from below: "During the interview with Leah, yesterday, when asked what two or three things he will do from now on to get back to riding he said: "Keep my hand shut and have fun". Without question, there is more to successful bull riding than that. If you want to be Champion, you have to make the sacrifices that a Champion makes. Not sure JB is there, yet."
Definitely a personal opinion and judgment call. Would probably go with JB's mom's judgment over all others' and, of course, JB himself. -
webpbr
March 30, 2010Lynn6020 - Out of hundreds, perhaps thousands of comments left over the last month, thanks for noticing and addressing my comment, and one line. I am sure most, if not all riders, are having fun when they are riding and not having fun when they are bucking off. Having fun is not an analysis of how to ride a bull or get out of a slump. If it were, I'm sure many riders would be riding close to 100% of their bulls.
To JB fans - Can you point out anywhere on here that anyone said that JB is not injured or his elbow is not sore? If you will please take the time to read the question from rodeodj at the bottom, which was asking why JB is in a slump. There are comments about the elbow being a reason. No one can say that it is the elbow, because no one seems to know exactly what is wrong with the elbow. Not one person on here has said what the problem is, because we do not know. The best description so far is, "it is bugging him a bunch". If you have a problem with my comments or any others that say we don't believe it is due to an injury, but other factors, then maybe you should take it up with JW and some others. The captain of the World Cup team has said that he does not believe JB's slump is due to injuries, but more from mental and physical mistakes. It is not just JW that has said that, but just about everybody !@#ociated with the PBR has said the same thing. So, maybe the JB fans and family and friends need to have a talk with JW and others, and not h!@#le the fans for thinking and saying the same things. Oh, wait a minute, I just remembered, on the PBRNow show, JW did say that JB's mom was mad at him.
Jessiebriscoe - Can you name any sport out there, team or individual, where the fans are "expected" to cheer for any and all teams and not question, speculate, or wonder about things? I don't think you can. To say that the fans should cheer all and not speculate, is to deny sports history. That's what is great about sports. People pick sides, people cheer for their team or their guy(s), people speculate, people question the coach and or player, people wonder why their team or guy is not doing good. In other words, people have a vested interest and participate. That's being a fan and that is the way it's been since sports was invented. -
louisiana fan
March 30, 2010I know that some of the riders on World Team really do need to be replaced, not because they
aren't worth a flip but because they are injured. It would probably make J.B. mad but it
would definitely be in his best intrest to not be on the team. He is hurt so bad that he
could only stay on two bulls at the last event and prior to that stayed on even less at
other events, how in the world can he take on these bulls at World Cup? We all know J.B.
can ride bulls with the best but having a little injury is one thing but with all he's got now
I just don't think he can do it. I love J.B. I only want for him. -
BullRidingIsArt
March 29, 2010Lynn6020: I agree these riders must love to ride bulls and have fun in order to survive this dangerous sport/profession. They must have a love of riding bulls even more than the big pay check and the points toward the world championship. If they don't, I don't believe you last long as a profession bull rider. Hello Lynn...we're still cheering for JB!!!
Jessie, it breaks my heart to hear about all the injuries Travis is dealing with. He definitely it a an exciting rider to watch and one of the best in the PBR.
To see JB riding with a elbow brace...he would never do this unless absoultely necessary. Riding with extra equipment make the ride unnatural and creates more to focus on.
Let's hope both of them heal and come back strong this season.
It seem each week another riders is injured by these rank bulls. Travis and JB are definitely among the smart riders for wearing a helmet. For those that don't wear a helmet, it is only a matter of time before a head injury occurs. These bulls are just to strong and rank.
One last thing, I'm growing tired of JW making his weekly threats to replace all the riders on HIS world cup team. I think we can add him to the obnoxious world cup coach list along with Adriano. -
PBRPA
March 29, 2010Alright Jessie and Joan for setting 'em straight! These guys put their heart into every ride and make every effort to ride through pain that would have sidelined all of us a long time ago. I think what people overlook with riders like JB is that they ride so consistantly, that when they buck off people start talking - even when their riding percentage is still high. JB wouldn't be wearing a brace if he didn't need to. We should be here to support the participants in the sport we love, not to tear them down! I for one, can't imagine doing what they do every weekend and still keep going! -
TWTX
March 29, 2010Jessiebriscoe - Not a good sight seeing Travis collapse like that. I said somewhere else
that it amazes me how they just get up like nothing happened. Sure hope he is okay and
will be riding good again next weekend in New Orleans!
Prayers for all the hurt/hurting riders. -
PBRPA
March 29, 2010Alright Jessie and Joan for setting 'em straight! These guys put their heart into every ride and make every effort to ride through pain that would have sidelined all of us a long time ago. I think what people overlook with riders like JB is that they ride so consistantly, that when they buck off people start talking - even when their riding percentage is still high. JB wouldn't be wearing a brace if he didn't need to. We should be here to support the participants in the sport we love, not to tear them down! I for one, can't imagine doing what they do every weekend and still keep going! -
Jessiebriscoe
March 29, 2010You bloggers crack me up! The truth is a lot of the guys are banged up worse than others..
JB is hurting.. His elbow is bugging him a bunch!
Travis is hurting pushed out ribs.. Torn mcl in his "good knee" and barely has any ligaments left in the other knee! His clavicle is somewhat separated as well..
These guys go at the rankest bulls every weekend and give it a 110% everytime. Bull riding is a huge mental game almost more than it is athletics... Meaning, they need all the support they can get no matter win, lose, or draw.
So instead of trying to figure out what they're doing wrong and why their bucking off.. We should all just stand up and give them a round of applause and tell then what great athletes they truely are! -
Joan Simpson
March 29, 2010lynn0620, What I said to jessiebriscoe was also meant for you.
I have met a lot of bull riders and JB from the very first times he rode in the PBR until now has always shown his determination, grit, dedication and hard work toward every phase of the sport. He has always been a great rider to interview because he is very mannerly and gracious to everyone that interviews him. He has won just about every title he has pursued and now the World Championship in in his grasp. I only wish him the best of luck and all of his fans are behind him all the way.
I am just glad I have been able to watch him ride from the beginning, when so many of the Champions I never saw them at the start only toward the end of their careers. -
Joan Simpson
March 29, 2010jessiebriscoe, You are so right.
This is the toughest sport and the most dangerous sport and they ride almost every week-end. I know I am sure not qualified to tell any of them what they should do or how they should do anything pertaining to bull riding. I admire each and every one of these bull riders and for sure they never whine and tell everyone all of their aches and pains. Every one of them always say first, I want to have fun and second, I want to ride all of my bulls.
If we only knew what some of them are going through to tough it out with their pain. They don't make them any tougher than these bull riders. -
Jessiebriscoe
March 29, 2010You bloggers crack me up! The truth is a lot of the guys are banged up worse than others..
JB is hurting.. His elbow is bugging him a bunch!
Travis is hurting pushed out ribs.. Torn mcl in his "good knee" and barely has any ligaments left in the other knee! His clavicle is somewhat separated as well..
These guys go at the rankest bulls every weekend and give it a 110% everytime. Bull riding is a huge mental game almost more than it is athletics... Meaning, they need all the support they can get no matter win, lose, or draw.
So instead of trying to figure out what they're doing wrong and why their bucking off.. We should all just stand up and give them a round of applause and tell then what great athletes they truely are! -
pbrflintgirl
March 29, 2010Glad to see Ryan McConnel have a good weekend. Congrats to Austin on the win. -
ilikepie
March 29, 2010Rez, good to hear that Brian Canter's doing well:) -
lynn0620
March 29, 2010Webpbr: JB rides his best when he is having fun and enjoying it. -
lynn0620
March 29, 2010Webpbr: JB is at his best when he is having fun riding bulls and enjoying it. -
dblevins
March 29, 2010wasn't going to comment on the "Mckeeism" again, I personally was not offended, just surprised, agree we as a society have become to "thin-skinned" but usually when you visualize the "Mckeeism" it's so funny, this was not, and I'm not sure why, maybe b/c she doesn't look so bad(is she really 70?)so the analogy just didn't work -
ilikepie
March 29, 2010let me just say this: I missed McKeeisms b/c I was rootin for "the cowboys" [who came in last:'( but were granted another chance:)]
congrats to Austin on his win and moving to #1 in the standings.It's also good to see JB and Travis make some good rides, and Skeeter on Soulja Boy was a great ride!
hated to see Travis, McKennon, Dustin, and JB hurting:( so scary to see Travis just collapse -
dink1958
March 29, 2010Congrads to Austin for a great weekend of rides..I am glad you are now in the number 1 spot and Good Luck next weekend...And how about about JB's slump...Now what might his problem be??? -
tfudge42
March 29, 2010And I forgot to say congrats to Austin!!!! -
tfudge42
March 29, 2010My personal favorite of all time McKeeism is "stickier than a gummy bear on a hot dash board". I almost always enjoy McKee and his sense of humor but I felt like the Pelosi comment was not warranted and not funny. I hope to look as good as Mrs. Pelosi at the age of 70. Otherwise, can we please not start with political disscusions here? I love bull riding and really don't want things to get ruined by politics. -
iscoffy
March 29, 2010Nothing good ever comes of talking about politics on the internet and it generally gives me giant headache, so I think I'm bowing out of this one after this, but I will say that political affiliation has nothing to do with one's love for this sport, so it would be nice to think we could enjoy bull riding without getting into the quagmire of a political discussion. Nice, but probably unrealistic. -
jason_c_adam
March 29, 2010Here are my thoughts:
JB: His struggles are a combination of all three things that have been mentioned. He is hurt. If you don't think so, you are just plain wrong. His elbow is worse than we know. He is struggling mentally, as he has mentioned. I think a lot of this is due to having injuries to his knee and elbow. It makes it difficult to make the types of adjustments that we are used to JB making. Of course cofidence is an issue too. It always is in sports, when things aren't going well. However, in my opinion, that is a biproduct of physically not being able to do the things that you want to be able to do.
JB will be fine. He will limp through the rest of the spring and be back in the fall in 4th or 5th place, ready to make a run at the world.
McKee: I didn't hear what he said, but I don't think it counts as making fun of someone's appearance, if they have chosen to look that way through surgery.
I am surprised that any democrats are still admitting their affiliation. If I would have voted for this group, I sure wouldn't be admitting it.
Voodoo: No conspiracy theory. Great Bull. Ask anyone who has ridden bulls before. He looked just as good this weekend as he did when LJ rode him.
Code Blue: He had a bad out in Arlington. Overeaction was just that. What an out last night. -
Shannon K
March 29, 2010webpbr: I didn't know that background on Pelosi. Guess I'm out of the loop on politicians' plastic surgeries :). In my mind, this makes her more an object of pity than of derision, but maybe we can agree to disagree on that. It's possible that I'm too thin-skinned -- I don't think I am, but I might not be the best judge of that -- but I'll have you know that I do find plenty in life to laugh at :).
So glad to hear that Cody Nance won the Touring Pro event -- I hope he makes it back to the BFTS soon! -
iscoffy
March 29, 2010Glad to hear Cody Nance did well-- I hope to see him back on the BFTS soon. -
stormcloud
March 29, 2010Thanks web. I'd like to see Cody and Zach both back. -
stormcloud
March 29, 2010Thanks web. I'd like to see Cody and Zach both back. -
webpbr
March 29, 2010stormcloud - The main names that were there on Saturday night were Cody Nance, Travis Sellers and Dusty LaBeth. Zach Brown was scheduled to be there on Friday night, be we were not able to attend on Friday. Zach was not there on Saturday. Also, Colby Yates was listed, but was a no show.
Cody Nance won the event, which was a two day, total score, event. Talked to Cody before the event started. One of the things I told him was that we expect to see him back on the BFTS. His answer was "Lord willing, I will be". -
stormcloud
March 29, 2010webpbr---Who were some of the contestants at the Touring Pro event that you attended ovet
the weekend? -
iscoffy
March 29, 2010I'd agree that the Pelosi comment just seemed unnecessary and really off-topic. I know McKee can go a bit far afield for his McKee-isms, but I hope he keeps away from making fun of people's appearances in the future.
But, outside that blip, I loved this event (well, outside the injuries). Great bulls, great rides, who could ask for more? -
webpbr
March 29, 2010Shannon K - Yes making fun of someone's facial features, that they are born with, is wrong in any form. However, there have been jokes out there for several years about Nancy Pelosi's plastic surgery. Most people are not poking fun at her looks, but as one comedian said, "her face is pulled back tighter than a leather glove". There have been a number of celebrities, sports figures, politicians, etc .. that have been made fun of, for a number reasons. Almost none of them becasue of a physical deformity. I think sometimes we are so thin skinned (no pun intended) that we take everything so personal that we just can't laugh or joke about anything, without offending someone. I am not saying what McKee said is right or wrong, just that I don't think he was talking about her looks that she was born with, but what the plastic surgeons and Nancy herself have created. -
Shannon K
March 29, 2010dblevins: I agree -- when McKee said that, I quoted JW in my head: "There's a line, and we just crossed it." Normally I get a kick out of his "McKeeisms," but making fun of someone's facial features (which they were, after all, born with!) seems rather mean. -
dblevins
March 29, 2010I'm sure the offensive comment by McKee was, when making one of his "Mckeeisms" he said like nancy Pelosi needs a halloween mask, I too was surprised by that, seems inappropriate no matter your political affliation -
NCBullFan
March 29, 2010Paula13820 > I'm with you! Obviously the "slump" was just the second out in Dallas, immediately after an awesome first out. And even after JB reaching the wistle on him, the top guys still don't believe that they can cover him - evidenced by the fact that he was the last left in Sunday's draft.
Congratulations to a fantastic bull (high scoring bull of the event) and congratulations to Austin for reaching No 1! -
steve99
March 29, 2010As PBR fans we could not ask for a better and more exciting year of events. The lead changes almost every week. I just added a new article on www.thebullridingexperience.com about Austin Meier. Check it out if you wish.
Thank you to the PBR, the stock contrators all the rest of the team and especially all the riders for making this a year to remember. -
rodeodj
March 29, 2010webpbr: You said exactly what I have been thinking. Being new here, I didn't want to go there.
But, I know, and like you said, confidence goes well beyond just thinking
"I want that bull". I think he has lost focus, and there could be some mind games going on with himself. As far as the injury, I have doubted the bruised elbow. Unlike mnay of the other riders however, JB's injuries, whatever they may be, seem to be kept pretty close to the cuff. Yes, I
to wonder if he is there yet. -
rodeodj
March 29, 2010webpbr: You said exactly what I have been thinking. Being new here, I didn't want to go there. B
But, I know, and like you said, confidence goes well beyond just thinking
"I want that bull". I think he has lost focus, and there could be some mind games going on with himself. As far as the injury, I have doubted the bruised elbow. Unlike mnay of the other riders however, JB's injuries, whatever they may be, seem to be kept pretty close to the cuff. -
webpbr
March 29, 2010Congrats to Austin!!! Stay focused, keep your eye on the final prize and you just may surprise everyone.
SLL - Maybe I missed it. What exactly did McKee say that's got you riled up?
rodeodj - I don't think JB's problem is injuries. I believe that it is a combination of slump and confidence. Regarding JB's injuries: Obviously many riders have proven that you can ride with an injured knee, including JB. As far as JB's elbow, to this day, nobody has said exactly what is wrong with it, other than "it's sore". Someone on the comment section said, it's bruised. Well, it's been a month since the bruise. Do you wear a brace, instead of a pad, if it's bruised? Nobody, including Dr. Tandy, Keith, JB or any of the announcers have said what is wrong with his elbow. What is exactly the injury? As_suming the elbow is sore, I said seveal months ago that a rider like JB or Renato could not make it very far if they had similar injuries to their riding arm, like Kody or even Robson, because or their "loose" riding styles. They put too much pressure on the arm and it will give out.
In my opinion, JB's problem is in his head, literally. The moment he gets out of shape, he looks off to the side and is looking for a place to get off. Call it a slump or lack of confidence (confidence is not just the fact of picking a certain bull, it's the mindset that I can complete the ride). I believe one of the problems is that JB is not focused. He seems to thrive under presure and his two main competetors coming into the year (Kody, Marchi) have been out hurt. He then loses focus. Then Travis and Valdiron challenge him, then both get hurt. He loses focus. During the interview with Leah, yesterday, when asked what two or three things he will do from now on to get back to riding he said: "Keep my hand shut and have fun". Without question, there is more to successful bull riding than that. If you want to be Champion, you have to make the sacrifices that a Champion makes. Not sure JB is there, yet. -
rodeodj
March 29, 2010FlashOBlue and reznibd:
Thanks for your insight on JB. One thing I have always liked about him going back to his rookie
days, is that there are no excuses. You guys have a great day. -
Paula13820
March 29, 2010Way to go Austin!! Hey...what's this about Code Blue being in a "slump!" He's as good as ever as proved by his high score last night. And did you see Voodo Child buck? that deserves a 46?? Tell me there aren't any politics involved in this sport. They're pushing Voodoo Child so hard this season..always one judge delaying scoring. -
FlashOBlue
March 29, 2010It seems to me that too many of the guys stay in the chute way too long. I often find myself screaming at the TV, "Get out of there!" Some pull and repull their ropes until the bulls start acting up--they want to get out and buck! I don't know what the limit is, but haven't seen a penalty in a while. Man, JB gets out so quickly that the commentators barely have time to talk about him! Maybe that's why he gets interviewed so often.
As for, "What's wrong with JB?" I think it's his elbow. The brace looks to be one that would prevent the arm from twisting. Also, I would think it's difficult to stay in the #1 position all the time. We know that JB can bring it on when he has to--pain or not. Also there's much less pressure sitting in second or third and he's just 200 something points behind. He hasn't lost that world title yet! I'm not counting him out. I wish he's sit out NO and the World Cup and let that sprain heal.
You are still #1 to me, JB! Congrats on 2 nice rides!
Prayers to McKennon, Travis, Dustin, Aaron, Brian, and all that are injured! Glad to hear Tandy say to Dustin that if he hadn't had a helmet on, he'd be in surgery!
And, of course--AUSTIN! Wow! THREE event wins! Congratulations! -
reznibd
March 29, 2010rodeodj - Well, since JB is my favorite subject, allow me to give you my take on it. No, confidence is not JB's problem, if it were, he wouldn't have drafted Top Notch in Round 2 not Crosswired in the Short Go. Injured, definitely. Having said that, as you well know, JB never really brings up his injuries nor uses them as an excuse or at least I've not heard him do so. Slump, sort of. Har to cover bulls,if one isn't up to par physically. Renato said it as did Austin, they are riding well in part due to being healthy. Having said that, JB seems to go into a wee bit of a slump every year, unfortunately for both he and his fans. I have complete confidence in him, regardless. It's like he said when he quoted his father: "You have to take the bad with the good."
A side note here - Met and spoke to Brian Canter yesterday at the SEBRA Finals. He looked great except for the huge leg brace he wore, but even so he was getting around pretty darned good! It was a surprise to see him there, but a pleasant one for sure!:) I think he said he was there with some of his bulls, but the place was so loud that I could barely hear what he was saying to me. Tom Teague had some great buckers there too. The cowboys were a bit green, but you have to start somewhere, right?! The winner of the event did so having covered two out of four bulls for about 170+ pts. I was there mainly for the bulls and was not disappointed, but seeing Brian was really great. -
SLL
March 29, 2010Congratulations to Austin! I had the pleasure of meeting him in Anaheim this year and it's nice to see him doing so well.
I hope McKennon is ok. I just love running into him at events and it's been great watching him fighting for that top 10 position.
Perhaps someone could tell McKee to leave politics out of his commentating? I get enough of in real life, I don't need it in my leisure time. Isn't he aware that some democrats like bull riding, too? Besides, when is it ever ok to make fun of someone's appearance like that in a public forum? Cl!@#less, imo. -
azure
March 29, 2010chadro: I have the same problem.
I so glad Versus is back on Direct TV, especially in time for this event. It looked like it would be great to be there. As someone who is new to bull riding I love having Ty in the booth. He explains so well what a rider does right, what he does wrong, and what he could do to correct what he is doing wrong.
Also, as a new fan I have two questions. The first one is probably pretty stupid, but I am wondering why some bulls have so much dirt coming off them?
The second question is, why does bull riding only attract good-looking guys? I swear there isn't a bad-looking one in the bunch. :) -
chadro
March 29, 2010This has nothing to do with the bull ridin. Is it my computer, or is there a problem with the rider search. When you click on a riders name, nothing comes up?? -
rodeodj
March 29, 2010Please---I'm not interested in who thinks what of who---but I would just like to know if anyone knows what's going on with JB. Injured? Slump? Confidence? Thanks in advance for your insight. -
sassymare
March 29, 2010Why does Marchi get to sit on his bulls for such a long time? I thought they had a time limit. Quit wearing out onthe chute. -
TWTX
March 28, 2010Congratulations to Austin! Great to see you in that #1 Spot!!! Three wins so far - hope
you can keep it going and keep that #1 spot!! Also great to see Renato do well again this
weekend! Too bad he did not cover Chicken!
Congrats to Caleb! Glad to see him move away from that cut line! Don't understand why
they challenged Ryan McConnel's ride. I mean it was over 9 seconds???
Did not enjoy seeing Dustin, Travis and McKennon getting hurt tonight. Looks like Dustin
and Travis "just have concussions" lol as they say...so they hopefully will be okay and
riding next week. Will be praying that McKennon is not seriously hurt. Looking forward
to seeing all of them next week in New Orleans. -
Sherir
March 28, 2010Way to Go Austin! You made my week! Go get'em next weekend. -
sassymare
March 28, 2010Why does Marchi get to sit on his bulls for such a long time? I thought they had a time limit. Quit wearing out onthe chute. -
jason_c_adam
March 28, 2010Way to go Austin. What a ride. Amazing that he can pull a better bull score out of Moebandy.com than Marchi can out of Black Pearl.
Shocking that the bulls don't buck better for Guillerme (sarcasm). Maybe if he didn't pull his rope so tight, the bulls would buck better and he could win an event. Oh well, love to see Austin get another W. -
Shannon K
March 28, 2010Wow, Austin is having such a great season! How great to see him win another event and take over the #1 spot! His ride on moebandy.com and Guilherme's on Black Pearl were the highlights of the weekend for me.
Hate to see McKennon, Dustin, Travis, Aaron et al. hurt. Hopefully we'll see them back healthy soon! -
carla.meier
March 28, 2010Great rides Austin! Congrats on win #3. Can't wait to see you in Des Moines & Wichita. -
louisiana fan
March 28, 2010Great riding Austin! Congrats on win # 3! The bulls were tough, glad J.B. was able to cover two.
I hate seeing him not 100% I hope he can make it till summer break for surgery.I see that not
only is his knee bad but now his riding arm also.
It was some good riding tonight by alot of guys, lets see what you can do next week in New Orleans.
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