Tierney’s 9.9 is best in the ninth round
1. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 9.9 seconds, $5,077; 2. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 10.9, $4,077; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 11.6, $3,077; 4. (tie) Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, and Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla., 11.9, $1,577 each. Average leaders: 1. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, 128.0 seconds on nine head; 2. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas, 131.8; […]
Just $1,018 …
We’ve just drawn for the 10th round of the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, and Rocky Patterson holds just a $1,018 lead over Trevor Brazile heading into the final round. They will rope in descending order, from 15-1, so Brazile will go before Patterson. The 2013 steer roping world championship will come down to […]
Brazile ties record with 18th world title
GUTHRIE, Okla. – It’s only fitting that Trevor Brazile’s record-tying 18th ProRodeo world championship came inside the Lazy E Arena. The arena that was built for steer roping was home to most of Guy Allen’s 18 gold buckles, so Brazile tied “The Legend” on Saturday night in the grandest of fashions – he won the 10th […]
Wickett sticky on opening night of NFSR
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 […]
On Clem while at The Clem
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. […]
Wickett wins first round
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.
Brazile wins second round
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. […]
Wickett wins third round
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. […]
Brazile wins fourth round
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. […]
Dan Fisher wins fifth round
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; […]
We’re getting closer
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 […]
Northwestern women win home rodeo
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 […]
James the next expemtion to The American
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. […]
Kressley to be part of the UPHA show at American Royal
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 […]
Carr stock rising at Texas Stampede
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 […]
Top ropers eager to compete at Clem McSpadden
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 […]
No. 2 Trevor Brazile
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. […]
Excitement awaiting fans in Allen
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 […]
No. 1 Rocky Patterson
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 […]
Champions Challenge cancelled
The final leg of the inaugural year of the Wrangler Champions Challenge has been stalled. Heavy rains in Winnie, Texas, have stopped the event scheduled for Thursday night, along with the Winnie PRCA Rodeo scheduled for Friday and Saturday, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Both events will be rescheduled, though no future dates […]
No. 3 Chet Herren
Pawhuska, Okla. In his career, Chet Herren has accomplished quite a bit. He’s won dozens of championships and has now qualified for the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping eight times since joining the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 2001. The first time he qualified, he won the 2002 average championship, and he has finished […]
McCoy bull is among the best
PLAYGUN FINISHES ABBI FUTURITY SEASON AS NO. 4 IN THE WORLD Before Cord McCoy ever bucked calf with brand No. 117, he knew there was something special about the young white bull. “You could just see it in him,” said McCoy, who runs the operation with his wife, Sara. “His sire is Rip Cord, […]
No. 5 Vin Fisher Jr.
Andrews, Texas Vin Fisher is a roping machine from a roping family. Now a 10-time qualifier to the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, the West Texas cowboy again is within reach of the coveted, yet elusive, World Championship. Fisher, who is joined in the field by his father, Dan, and little brother, J. Tom, […]
Carr stands by Stampede mission
ALLEN, Texas – For Pete Carr, there’s a special place in his heart for the Tom Thumb Texas Stampede. It boasts of a tradition of excellence and grand entertainment. Most importantly, it serves as a means to raise money for children in north Texas. That’s why Carr is intimately involved with the event, set for […]