NFR alumni
Once a contestant has qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, he/she belongs to a prestigious fraternity. If they’ve qualified at least three times, they’re in an elite group. On Friday night outside the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, saddle bronc riders Steve Dollarhide (eight times) and Bret Franks (three) were getting ready […]
2011 NFR Round 2 Bareback Riding
1. Kaycee Field, Payson, Utah, 87.5 points on JK Rodeo Co.’s Molly, $17,885; 2. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash., 86, $14,135; 3. Casey Colletti, Pueblo, Colo., and Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas, 85.5, $9,087; 5. Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore., 84.5, $4,615; 6. Cody DeMers, Kimberly, Idaho, 83.5, $2,885.
2011 NFR Round 2 Steer Wrestling
1. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore., 3.3 seconds, $17,885; 2. Luke Branquinho, 3.4, $14,135; 3. Sean Mulligan, Coleman, Okla., 3.6, $10,673; 4. Stockton Graves, Newkirk, Okla., and Jason Miller, Lance Creek, Wyo., 3.9, $6,058; 6. Jake Rinehart, Highmore, S.D., $2,885.
2011 NFR Round 2 Team Roping
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas/Patrick Smith, Midland, Texas, 4.1 seconds, $17,885; 2. Turtle Powell, Stephenville, Texas/ Jhett Johnson, Casper, Wyo., and Colby Lovell, Madisonville, Texas/York Gioll, Memphis, Tenn., 4.2, $12,404; 4. Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, Ariz./Walt Woodard, Stephenville, Texas, 6.0, $7,500; 5. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz./Cesar de la Cruz, Tucson, Ariz., 9.0, $4,615; 6. Clay […]
2011 NFR Round 1 Saddle Bronc Riding
1. Wade Sundell, Boxholm, Iowa, 85.5 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Goin South, $17,885; 2. Bradley Harter, Weatherford, Texas, 84.5, $14,135; 3. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D., and Tyler Corrington, Hastings, Minn., 84, $9,087; 5. Cody Wright, Milford, Utah, 83, $$4,615; 6. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D., 82.5, $2,885.
2011 NFR Round 1 Tie-Down Roping
1. Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas, 7.5 seconds, $17,885; 2. Clint Cooper, Decatur, Texas, and Matt Shiozawa, Chubbock, Idaho, 7.7, $12,404; 4. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla., 7.8, $7,500; 5. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, Wash., and Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas, 7.9, $3,750.
2011 NFR Round 1 Barrel Racing
1. Lindsay Sears, Nanton, Alberta, and Brittany Pozzi, Victoria, Texas, 14.03 seconds, $16,010 each; 3. Tammy Fischer, Ledbetter, Texas, 14.05, $10,673; 4. Jane Melby, Backus, Minn., and Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz., 14.08, $6,058; 6. Jeanne Anderson, White City, Kan., 14.19, $2,885.
2011 NFR Round 1 Bull Riding
1. Seth Glause, Rock Springs, Wyo., 86.5 points on Five Star Rodeo’s Gangster, $17,885; 2. Shane Proctor, Grand Coulee, Wash., 84.5, $14,135; 3. Steve Woolsey, Payson, Utah, 84, $10,673; 4. Tyler Willis, Wheatland, Wyo., 82.5, $7,500; 5. Trevor Kastner, Ardmore, Okla., 77.5, $4,615.
Sherwood, Petska off to a fast start at 2011 NFR
LAS VEGAS – Matt Sherwood knows the importance of getting off to a good start at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Sherwood and his partner, Cory Petska of Marana, Ariz., were the fastest team ropers Thursday during the opening night of ProRodeo’s championship event, stopping the clock in 4.1 seconds to win the first go-round […]
Glause scores big with first-round NFR victory
LAS VEGAS – It took three trips to Las Vegas and 21 bulls, but Seth Glause earned his first go-round victory at the Wrangler National Finals on Thursday night. Glause rode Five Star Rodeo’s Gangster for 86 points to win the opening round of the 2011 grand finale, collecting a $17,885 check in the process. […]
Colletti cashes in with 2nd-place finish in 1st round
LAS VEGAS – Casey Colletti knows the enormity of the event in which he’s competing this week. He takes nothing for granted, and he’s having a lot of fun in the City of Lights. That paid off Thursday when Colletti, a bareback rider from Pueblo, Colo., matched moves with the Carr Pro Rodeo horse Black […]
Team MGM kicks off NFR’s opening night in a big way
LAS VEGAS – Four contestants from Team MGM Grand made a big statement Thursday night by winning the opening go-round of the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Steer wrestler Jason Miller, tie-down roper Cody Ohl and barrel racers Brittany Pozzi and Lindsay Sears left the Thomas & Mack Center with the fastest times in their […]
Durfey places in first go-round at 2011 Wrangler NFR
LAS VEGAS – Tyson Durfey is feeling fresh, ready and relaxed in his fifth straight qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. It showed Thursday night in the first go-round of ProRodeo’s championship event. Durfey, of Colbert, Wash., roped and tied his calf in 7.9 seconds, which was good enough for a tie for fifth […]
Quick start has Johnson excited about his fifth NFR
LAS VEGAS – Sometimes the best way to tackle any challenge is to take advantage of situations. Team ropers Jhett Johnson and Turtle Powell did that Thursday night, roping their steer in 4.3 seconds to finish in a tie for second place in the opening go-round of the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo – they […]
Graves scores fast time to kick start 2011 NFR
LAS VEGAS – When Stockton Graves failed to qualify for the 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, it marked the first time since 2004 the Oklahoma cowboy missed ProRodeo’s championship event. He’s making up for lost time this year. Graves, who turns 33 Monday, scored 4.3-second run to finish in a tie for fifth place in […]
NFR Round 1 Photos
I was pretty busy Thursday night, so I wasn’t able to get as many photos as I would’ve liked. I think I’ll solicit some assistance tonight. Fortunately I know good photographers who’d be willing to help us. Until then, check out our photos HERE. Here’s a sample.
2011 NFR Round 1 Bareback Riding
1. Kaycee Feild, Payson, Utah, 89 points on Bar T Rodeo’s Bitter Robbin, $17,885; 2. Casey Colletti, Pueblo, Colo., 87.5, $14,135; 3. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb., 86.5, $10,673; 4. Brain Bain, Culver, Ore., 86, $7,500; 5. Cody DeMers, Kimberly, Idaho, 85, $4,615; 6. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash., 84, $2,885.
2011 NFR Round 1 Steer Wrestling
1. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore., and Jason Miller, Lance Creek, Wyo., 3.9 seconds, $16,010; 3. Shawn Greenfield of Lakeview, Ore., and Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, 4.2 seconds, $9,087; 5. Stockton Graves, Newkirk, Okla., and Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore., 4.3, $3,750.
2011 NFR Round 1 Team Roping
1. Matt Sherwood, Pima, Ariz.,/Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz., 4.1 seconds, $17,885; 2. Turtle Powell, Stephenville, Texas/Jhett Johnson, Casper, Wyo., and Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont./Travis Graves, Okla., 4.3, $12,404; 4. Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, Ariz./Walt Woodard, Stephenville, Texas, 4.8, $7,500; 5. Kaleb Driggers, Albany, Ga./Brad Culpepper, Poulan, Ga., 5.5, $4,615; 6. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas/Patrick Smith, Midland, […]
One day to go
In 24 hours, I will be situated in the Thomas & Mack Center preparing for the first round of the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Today I secured my credentials and got the low down on the new media room, which is expanded considerably from recent years. Tonight is when the award winners are named […]
Welcome to the NFR
The festivities for the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo have commenced, with the PRCA convention and other activities in Las Vegas. Tuesday night featured the annual Welcome Reception, where the contestants were given their back numbers, stock of goodies, then introduced to the throng of fans. It’s a great way to kick-start all the great […]
That’s my Amigo
I was proud of Amigo at Dallas. We had to run twice each night, and he gave me his all each time. We ended our season on a high note, winning the final round and finishing third in average. A slight mistake on my part cost us a lot more, tipping a barrel in Round […]
Carr’s MGM Deuces Night ready for another NFR
LAS VEGAS – The last time MGM Deuces Night bucked inside the Thomas & Mack Center, she guided Kelly Timberman to the 10th-round win at the 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “That’s a mare is just an awesome horse that’s good in the chute that gives you a chance to win every time you nod […]
Vegas bound
Today’s travel day, and I’m looking forward to my trip. I’ve got a lot of great things planned over the next two weeks, but I wanted to find out what you wanted? I’m not sure I can get to everything, but what would you like to read about during this year’s NFR? I will be […]