O’Connell feels at home at NFR
LAS VEGAS – Tim O’Connell is feeling like his old self. While he won’t offer any excuses to a less-than-par National Finals Rodeo a year ago, he knew he wasn’t able to ride up to the level he expects of himself. He’s won three world championships because of the ability he has in riding bareback […]
Franks gets a bit Dirty at NFR
LAS VEGAS – When Cole Franks was a youngster, he knew there was something about bucking horses that drove him. His dad, Bret, rode them, competing in saddle bronc riding for years. Bret Franks is a three-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier who now coaches tomorrow’s stars at Clarendon (Texas) College. Naturally, his sons, including older […]
Larsen starts off hot at the NFR
LAS VEGAS – Bareback rider Orin Larsen isn’t known to get off to a good start at the National Finals Rodeo. He opted to change that discussion with an 86-point ride on Harper & Morgan Rodeo Co.’s Sippin’ Firewater to finish fourth in Thursday’s first go-round of ProRodeo’s grand finale. It was the first time […]
Pope keeps his eyes on NFR prize
LAS VEGAS – It took just one night at the National Finals Rodeo for Jess Pope to jump into the No. 1 spot in the bareback riding world standings. That may be exciting to some, but it’s not to Pope. He can’t control that, so he focuses on the things he can, and that is […]