Monthly Archives: November 2013
Brazile wins his third go-round
Written on November 10, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 9.3 seconds, $5,077; 2. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 10.5, $4,077; 3. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 11.2, $3,077; 4. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 12.3, $2,077; 5. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas, 14.2, $1,077. Average leaders: 1. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas, 99.2 seconds on seven head; 2. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, Continue Reading »
J. Tom Fisher wins Round 6
Written on November 10, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
1. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 10.8 seconds, $5,077; 2. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 11.1, $4,077; 3. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 11.8, $3,077; 4. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 11.9, $2,077; 5. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, 12.3, $1,077. Average leaders: 1. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 78.1 seconds on six head; 2. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, 83.7; Continue Reading »
On Clem while at The Clem
Written on November 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
I hear the voice, the one that resonates inside the Lazy E Arena, and I smile. It’s of the namesake of this world championship, the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping. It’s nostalgia for me, now more than 19 years after first hearing his baritone calls over a rodeo arena speaker in Dodge City, Kan. Continue Reading »
Wickett sticky on opening night of NFSR
Written on November 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUTHRIE, Okla. – J.P. Wickett has been in this position before. Wickett, a 14-time Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping qualifier from Sallisaw, Okla., leads the average with a five-round cumulative time of 66.3 seconds on Friday night. More importantly, Wickett won two go-rounds and has pocketed $14,231 heading into Saturday’s final five rounds with great Continue Reading »
Dan Fisher wins fifth round
Written on November 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
1. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 11.2 seconds, $5,077; 2. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 11.8, $4,077; 3. (tie) Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, and Joe Wells, Cisco, Texas, 12.2, $2,577 each; 5. (tie) Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, and Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla., 12.3, $538 each. Average leaders: 1. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 66.3 seconds on five head; Continue Reading »
Brazile wins fourth round
Written on November 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 10.5 seconds, $5,077; 2. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, 11.1, $4,077; 3. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 11.5, $3,077; 4. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, 11.7, $2,077; 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas, 11.8, $1,077 Average leaders: 1. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 50.9 seconds on four head; 2. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 54.5; 3. Continue Reading »
Wickett wins third round
Written on November 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
1. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 11.3 seconds, $5,077; 2. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 11.4, $4,077; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 11.6, $3,077; 4. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 12.1, $2,077; 5. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas, 13.7, $1,077. Average leaders: 1. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 39.2 seconds on three head; 2. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 39.4; 3. Continue Reading »
Brazile wins second round
Written on November 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 11.9 seconds, $5,077; 2. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, 12.3, $4,077; 3. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, 12.4, $3,077; 4. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 12.9, $2,077; 5. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas, 13.8, $1,077. Average leaders: 1. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, 27.8 seconds on two head; 2. (tie) Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, J.P. Continue Reading »
Wickett wins first round
Written on November 9, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
1. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 11.8 seconds, $5,077; 2. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas, 12.3, $4,077; 3. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 13.0, $3,077; 4. Joe Wells, Cisco, Texas, 13.9, $2,077; 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas, 14.2, $1,077.
We’re getting closer
Written on November 8, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
I’m at the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie, Okla. In about 30 hours, we will be crowning the first world champion of the 2013 ProRodeo season. You can’t get inside this championship atmosphere without thinking about the upcoming Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which takes place Dec. 5-14 Continue Reading »
James the next expemtion to The American
Written on November 6, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Charmayne James is the third world champion to plan her comeback to rodeo in order to compete at The American, which will take place March 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. James, who owns 11 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association barrel racing gold buckles, was the most dominant cowgirl in the sport for many years. Continue Reading »
Northwestern women win home rodeo
Written on November 6, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State University women’s rodeo team likes playing at home. For the third straight year, the Rangers won the Northwestern rodeo, catapulted to the top of the points race with eight cowgirls qualifying for the championship round and two ladies earning outright victories. When it all added up, the Rangers Continue Reading »
Carr stock rising at Texas Stampede
Written on November 4, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALLEN, Texas – Pete Carr is setting a new standard in stock contracting in professional rodeo. This December, 27 animals from Carr Pro Rodeo and Pete Carr’s Classic Pro Rodeo have been selected to perform at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. No other stock contractor in the modern era has taken more bucking horses and Continue Reading »
Kressley to be part of the UPHA show at American Royal
Written on November 4, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Carson Kressley has made quite a name for himself in television. He owns a primetime Emmy for his role on “Queer Eye for a Straight Guy” and was recognized as a fan favorite on “Dancing with the Stars.” In addition, he’s starred in “Carson-Nation,” a one-hour reality show, and hosted “How Continue Reading »
Top ropers eager to compete at Clem McSpadden
Written on November 3, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUTHRIE, Okla. – There’s something majestic about the Lazy E Arena, especially when the greatest cowboys compete. It becomes even more special this week when ProRodeo’s elite are in the historic building for the 2013 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8-Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Fabulous Lazy E Arena Continue Reading »
No. 1 Rocky Patterson
Written on November 1, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Pratt, Kan. Rocky Patterson didn’t rest on his laurels after clinching his third World Champion’s gold buckle last November. In fact, he accentuated his championship with a magnificent 2013 campaign. He has led the world standings much of this season and carries a $13,000 lead into this weekend’s Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping. This Continue Reading »
Excitement awaiting fans in Allen
Written on November 1, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALLEN, Texas – Everything is very familiar for Tuf Cooper, the two-time reigning world champion tie-down roper from nearby Decatur, Texas. The son of ProRodeo legend Roy Cooper, Tuf Cooper finished the 2013 regular season atop the world standings with $135,164, nearly $40,000 over the No. 2 roper, Tyson Durfey. They’ll be in quite the Continue Reading »
No. 2 Trevor Brazile
Written on November 1, 2013 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Decatur, Texas If Ty Murray is known as the “King of Cowboys,” then Trevor Brazile is rodeo’s version of the “King of Kings.” Brazile is owner of a record 10 All-Around World Championships, a big portion of his 17 overall – he also owns one heading, three steer roping and three tie-down roping gold buckles. Continue Reading »