Jarrett claims eighth-round victory
LAS VEGAS – Heading into Thursday night, tie-down roper Ryan Jarrett wasn’t too excited about his performance at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. It’s funny how quickly things change. Jarrett posted a 6.7-second run to win the eighth go-round, pocketing another $18,630 – his biggest paycheck in Las Vegas so far. In fact, the time […]
Johnson scores another NFR check
LAS VEGAS – Chet Johnson is having a roller coaster ride through the rigors of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The ride hasn’t been much fun. Through eight go-rounds, Johnson has ridden just 50 percent of his broncs. When he lasted the full eight seconds, he placed, but he was at the bottom of the […]
Jake Wright wins for the third time
1. Jake Wright on J Bar J’s Special Time, 84.5 points, $18,630; 2. Chad Ferley, 83.5, $14,724; 3. Cort Scheer, 80.5, $11,118; 4. (tie) Cody Wright and Taos Muncy, 79.5, $6,310 each; 6. Jacobs Crawley, 75, $3,005.
Cooper adds to his NFR paycheck
LAS VEGAS – How tough is it to rope steers in Las Vegas? Through seven go-rounds of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, only one team has caught all seven steers. Only two other teams have caught six. For Jim Ross Cooper of Monument, N.M., and his heading partner, Brandon Beers, it’s the nature of the […]
Willis rides his way to NFR check
LAS VEGAS – Tyler Willis took a deep breath, then excelled. It was a sigh of relief. On Wednesday night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the Wheatland, Wyo., bull rider marked his first qualified ride of this year’s championship, scoring 74.5 points on Rafter G Rodeo’s Barabbas to finish fifth in the seventh round. […]
Scheer rewarded on his 4th ride
LAS VEGAS – The nastiest group of saddle broncs at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo weren’t that tough for Cort Scheer. On Wednesday night, Scheer rode four horses in order to post an 80.5 score during the seventh go-round, collecting a check worth $11,118 to make it all worth it. He now has earned nearly […]
Purple haze?
Steer wrestler Riley Duvall comes from a long line of great bulldoggers and hazers. His great uncle, Roy Duvall, is a three-time world champion who owns the most NFR qualifications in the discipline. His dad is Sam, his uncle is Spud and his cousin is Tom, and all three have played their game at the […]
Some notes heading into Round 7
Here are your money leaders We’ve got just four go-rounds remaining in the 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, and here are the contestants in each event who have won the most so far: – Bareback rider Caleb Bennett, $46,575 – Steer wrestler Dean Gorsuch, $46,575 – Team ropers Brady and Riley Minor, $48,117 – Saddle […]
Reeves takes first-place money
1. Matt Reeves, 3.1 seconds, $18,630; 2. Bray Armes, 3.9, $14,724; 3. (tie) Stan Branco and Dean Gorsuch, 4.0, $9,465 each; 5. Trevor Knowles, 4.1, $4,808; 6. Casey Martin, 4.3, $3,005.
Two teams split the round
1. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill and Dustin Bird/Paul Eaves, 4.1 seconds, $16,677 each; 3. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 4.6, $11,118; 4. Trevor Brazile/Patrick Smith, 4.8 $7,813; 5. Justin Davis/Clay O’Brien Cooper, 6.3, $4,808; 6. Brandon Beers/Jim Ross Cooper, 7.3, $3,005.
Feild claims seventh-round title
1. Kaycee Feild on Calgary Stampede’s Shadow Warrior, 83 points, $18,630; 2. Clint Cannon, 82.5, $14,724; 3. Ryan Gray, 80, $11,118; 4. (tie) Steven Dent and Wes Stevenson and Steven Peebles, 79.5, $5,208 each.
Cody Ohl wins his 4th round, 48th overall
1. Cody Ohl, 6.7 seconds, $18,630; 2. Trevor Brazile, 7.3, $14,724; 3. (tie) Shane Hanchey and Scott Kormos, 7.7, $9,655 each; 5. Stetson Vest, 7.9, $4,808; 6. Clif Cooper, 8.2, $3,005.
Rookie Jacob wins for the 4th time
1. Taylor Jacob, 13.47 seconds, $18,630; 2. Michelle McLeod, 13.48, $14,724; 3. Mary Walker, 13.58, $11,118; 4. Trula Churchill, 13.67, $7,813; 5. Sherry Cervi, 13.72, $4,808; 6. Lisa Lockhart, 13.83, $3,005.
Four time’s the charm?
Cort Scheer is about to mount his fourth saddle bronc of the night. He was just rewarded a third re-ride after the performance closed.
Teel claims seventh-round title
1. Cody Teel on Bar T Rodeo’s Slim Chance, 85, $18,630; 2. Cooper Davis, 84, $14,724; 3. Parker Breding, 80.5, $11,118; 4. Josh Koschel, 79.5, $7,813; 5. Tyler Willis, 74.5, $4,808; no other qualified rides.
Armes moves to 1st in NFR average
LAS VEGAS – Bray Armes must like Las Vegas. A year ago, the Ponder, Texas, cowboy – competing at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the first time – earned more than $85,000. He’s well on his way to matching, and possibly exceeding, that total at this year’s championship. On Wednesday night, Armes manhandled his […]
Rookie making a big move
1. Taylor Jacob, 13.37 seconds, $18,630; 2. Mary Walker, 13.64 seconds, $14,724; 3. Brittany Pozzi, 13.69, $11,118; 4. Sherry Cervi, 13.75, $7,813; 5. Fallon Taylor, 13.76, $4,808; 6. Lisa Lockhart and Christy Loflin, 13.87, $1,502 each.
Colletti wins for 2nd straight night
LAS VEGAS – Casey Colletti is pretty excited about his back-to-back go-round victories at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “I’d almost do a happy dance for you, but I’d probably hurt myself,” said Colletti, 27, of Pueblo, Colo., who suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during a rough get-off in the third round. […]
Kastner claims title
1. Trevor Kastner on Corey & Lange Rodeo’s Wild Eyes, 88 points, $18,630; 2. J.W. Harris, 86, $14,724; 3. Cody Teel, 85.5, $11,118; 4. (tie) Chandler Bownds and Parker Breding and Tyler Smith, 85, $5,208 each.
Bennett places second Tuesday
LAS VEGAS – How focused is bareback rider Caleb Bennett? “I go to bed thinking about making a statement with my riding,” said Bennett, now in his second straight qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “I go to bed thinking about great bucking horses and riding great bucking horses. I wake up, and I […]
Attitude change works for Armes
LAS VEGAS – When steer wrestler Bray Armes walked into the Thomas & Mack Center late Tuesday afternoon, it was a different stride, a more confident walk. “This evening when I got here, I just decided to back off and have fun,” Armes said, explaining that he felt as though he’d been pressing some through […]
Cure finding success in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Every year at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, several contestants make powerful statements with their performances during the 10-day championship. Steer wrestler Hunter Cure of Holliday, Texas, is one of them. Through six go-rounds inside the Thomas & Mack Center, Cure has placed four times, including a Round 5 victory. He has […]
Corrington places in 4th straight round
LAS VEGAS – Tyler Corrington rides saddle broncs for a living. He loves his job, and he’s showing it this week in his second qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Corrington, 27, of Hastings, Minn., has placed in each of the last four go-rounds, including a sixth-place finish Tuesday night that was worth $3,005. […]
Back in action
We’re moments away from the fireworks in anticipation of the sixth round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, and here are a few notes. – It looks as though this is the last year the NFR will be telecast on GAC. The PRCA reported today the annual championship’s broadcasting home will move to CBS Sports. […]