Month: February 15, 2011

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Going old school

I had a wonderful visit with one of bull riding’s greats on Saturday, and I learned many things from Cody Custer in the process. In talking about the importance of fundamentals, Custer revealed a lesson he learned from ProRodeo Hall of Famer Denny Flynn, who prepared for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo by going back[...]
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Focused on the tasks at hand

Taos Muncy is an outstanding bronc rider, a three-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo who won the world title in 2007, his first trip to play on ProRodeo’s biggest stage. He was just 20 years old when he first wore that gold buckle. It takes dedication, athleticism and an extreme focus to continually[...]
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It’ll give you Shivers

In his career, Chris Shivers has had more 90-point rides in Professional Bull Riders events than any other cowboy, and that didn’t stop during the first night of the premier tour event in Oklahoma City. Based on statistics from the PBR’s 90 Point Club, Shivers has 85 scores in the upper echelon of rough-stock scores,[...]
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Half a decade goes by fast

It’s strange for me to think it’s been five years since Stockton Graves won the steer wrestling title at the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo. That’s the reality. He’d already qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo before he qualified for the national circuit championship. But he used his pedigree, a high degree of talent[...]
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Alternative marketing

While checking out the Oklahoma City media market this week, I noticed an advertisement for The Split by WinStar World Casino Invitational presented by Express Employment Professionals, which is Friday-Sunday at the Ford Center. I thought it was a great marketing campaign to have Cord McCoy’s photo in the advertising the event, given he’s an[...]
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Best of the Wests?

Terry Don West owns two Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world titles and had a long, distinguished bull riding career. Now he’s got the important role of cheerleader, rooting on his wife as she takes the next step in her barrel racing career. Michelle West is one of 24 cowgirls who will compete for the Women’s[...]
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It’s just not Bullnanza

The Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series returns almost to its roots this weekend when it embarks on a three-day affair in Oklahoma City. Not too many years ago, central Oklahoma hosted the biggest names in the sport in early February during Bullnanza at the Lazy E Arena in rural Guthrie, just a stone’s[...]
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