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Terry Bevers is a bull owner, rancher, bull rider, bull fighter, cattleman, and entrepreneur from Alvarado Texas. Who he knows and who knows him puts Mr. Bevers in an unequaled position of having unique access to people and valuable information. This gives him a unique advantage that enables him to be in the loop of important activities. His extensive 40+ years of experience and resources of personal friends, business partners and research indicates that a bull’s career adjusts when he reaches on average 5 years of age. The Professional Bucking Bull Association (PBBA) has designed a series that will increase the competition bull’s earning potential and add years to those competitive careers. This will enable there to be additional paychecks available for the bull owner. Numbers continue to steadily rise in bucking bull industry registrations, futurities and three year-old competitions. A record number of bulls are entering what is refered to as “the system”. Bred and groomed for greatness or selected from a feed lot identified as a “hot calf” current bucking bulls have an earning potential from the age of 2 years-old until he reaches the end of his fourth year. This is when he enters the select pool of bulls available for rent, lease, or sale to contractors nationwide who supply stock to a variety of professional and amateur associations alike. The American Bucking Bull Incorporated (ABBI) the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and the National Bucking Bull Association (NBBA) have done wonders for the bull industry, says Mike Porter, founder of the newly established PBBA. “As a breeder I’ve been involved with the ABBI since it was the Rodeo Stock Registry and I am amazed at the progress it has made in so few years.” The PBBA will only complement the current futurity and classic system. Mike Porter envisions breeders competing with their bulls in ABBI and NBBA futurities and classics as two, three and four year-olds. Then as five year-olds they continue to compete in PBBA events. The PBBA will increase the competition bull’s earning potential thus adding years to his career. So how did all this start? Early in 2006, Mike Porter began taking a look at the boom in the competitive bucking bull business as he had bulls competing in the ABBI system. Each year the numbers of bulls entering the futurity and classic systems exceeds expectations. Other bull owners also began to realize that there are hundreds of bulls that once they turn five their career as a competition bull is over, the next step was years on a contractor’s trailer or merely breeding. It became evident there is a need for another level of competition. Consequently the PBBA was formed. In this world, it is not enough to merely be connected. Success requires something more. Terry Bevers is the go to guy for investing in bucking bulls. He not only owns bulls, but his business career has been, to a great extent, diversified. He is familiar with executives and consultants for Fortune 500 Companies, privately held companies, large successful ranches, bull riders, bull fighters, stock contractors nationwide. He has successfully initiated many startup businesses. Terry Bevers is a bucking bull breeder first and foremost which puts him in the exactly same daily circumstances as other breeders. He has dealt and continues to deal with the very questions that all ranchers and business managers confront. One such question is what to do with our bulls after their eligibility is up in the current ABBI or NBBA series? Some bulls go directly to the PBR and rodeo circuits, but not all owners have access to those events. Here is where Terry Bevers resume is your advantage. OPPORTUNITIES ARE SELDOM LABELED. Wild Angel Ranch is at the forefront of a fantastic opportunity in a very new and uncharted business. We all see the clear evidence that the Bucking Bull industry is growing very fast. Statistcally it is the fastest growing sport currently. There are tens of thousands of bull ridings at all different levels for the bulls and riders to prove themselves and work their way up through the ranks. Development of an opportunity takes time. This is an incredible opportunity. Getting in on the ground floor of this exploding entertainment and sports investment is crucial. Entertainment and sports are statistically proven recession resistant investments. Here is your opportunity to benefit from this proven trend. Email us now and join us today! Wildangelranch@earthlink.net PBR Unveils New Partnership with United States Air Force [I am retired Air Force and of course I believe this is only logical LOL - Joyce Curtis, USAF Retired Disabled Veteran, Col. Trends Express Inc.com] PUEBLO, Colo. (May 20, 2008) - Above All. – That’s exactly how the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) unveiled its newest corporate sponsor, the U.S. Air Force (USAF). In keeping with USAF’s motto of “Above All,” the United States Air Force Rappel team shot from the rafters to the arena floor in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, May 17 at the Ford Best in Texas Shootout. In addition, a new PBR opening video and the swearing in of Delayed Entry Program participants (DEPs) added to the excitement. The new partnership was designed to assist the U.S. Air Force in its recruiting, outreach, and awareness while demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s core values: “Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do.” “The Air Force is extremely excited about being an official sponsor for the Professional Bull Riders. Both organizations represent hard work, dedication, and the discipline necessary to get the job done right. We are proud to be associated with these outstanding athletes,” said Capt. Homero Martinez, Air Force Recruiting Service Chief of Event Marketing. As the “Official Armed Services Branch of the PBR,” the U.S. Air Force will be an opening ceremonies partner which may include USAF related footage for opening videos, swear-in ceremonies, Color Guard, war veterans, and vocalist/musical group opportunities. They will also have event entitlement for the Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) stop in Cincinnati, Ohio which will take place at the U.S. Bank Arena on October 3-4, 2008. “The PBR is proud to have the United States Air Force as a corporate partner. Our fans are uniquely connected to the American spirit, and incorporating the Air Force into PBR’s events and broadcasts is a seamless and natural fit,” said PBR Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Sean Gleason. “We are looking forward to working with the Air Force to help them achieve their recruitment and outreach initiatives.” PBR will also assist the U.S. Air Force on special programs that include high school visits, where the PBR will provide assets such as bull riders, bullfighters, live bulls, equipment, and more; other activities such as FFA Leadership Conferences; as well as work with the U.S. Air Force to create local activation and outreach opportunities. ### About the PBR: More than 100 million viewers tune in each year to the PBR on FOX, NBC, VERSUS, and on a host of foreign networks across the globe. With approximately 400 hours of prime time programming annually, PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air, in addition to attracting over one and one half million live event attendees each year with it multi-tiered event structure which includes the marquee Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler, the Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, and the Discovery Tour, designed specifically for entry level contestants. The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., and has over 1,200 PBR bull riders competing in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. About the PBR: More than 100 million viewers tune in each year to the PBR on FOX, NBC, VERSUS and on a host of foreign networks across the globe. With approximately 400 hours of prime time programming annually PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air, in addition to attracting over one and one half million live event attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure which includes the marquee Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler, the Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour,, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, and the Discovery Tour, designed specifically for entry level contestants.. The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., and has over 1,200 PBR bull riders compete in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. PBR Announces Partnership with Sporting Legends The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is excited to unveil its newest investors--two of the sporting world’s most renowned athletes. National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer John Elway and National Hockey League (NHL) Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky are two of the PBR’s newest shareholders through Spire Capital Partners, L.P., the PBR’s partner and private equity firm. Randy Bernard, PBR CEO, shared his excitement, “The PBR is extremely proud to have these two incredible athletes associated with our organization. This is another way the PBR can become more visible in the world of mainstream sports.” Former Denver Bronco, John Elway, is still revered as being one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time. He holds many records, one of these being 148 games won as a starting quarterback, as well as holding the record of being a 5-time Super Bowl starting quarterback. “To be associated with a group of people like the Professional Bull Riders, and my good friend Wayne Gretzky, is a win-win situation for me,” said Elway. “I really look forward to being involved with this great group and sharing in our successes together.” Gretzky, widely considered the greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League, still remains the most statistically dominant player in the history of North American team sports. He captured 61 NHL scoring records during his 20-year career, and continues to hold or share these records. “The Great One” also won four Stanley Cups, as well as many international competitions. Following his final NHL game on April 18, 1999, Gretzky became the first and only player in NHL history to have his jersey number retired by all member clubs. “Coming on board with the Professional Bull Riders is an exciting and unique opportunity,” said Gretzky. “Their success as an entertainment vehicle has been well documented, and to be a part of such a well-respected and up-an-coming venture is thrilling.” Spire Capital Partners completed its partnership with PBR in April 2007. Spire Capital Partners, L.P., is now the majority investor of PBR, the leading, global professional bull riding organization. 2007 PBR World Champion Bull and other PBR World Finals Awards Named (November 6, 2007) - The PBR's 2007 Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler (BFTS) produced two world champions last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada; Justin McBride won his second PBR World Title and Chicken on a Chain, owned by Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy, became the 2007 PBR World Champion Bull, winning $20,000 and a trophy trailer courtesy of Big Tex Trailers. In previous years the Built Ford Tough Series' top 45 bull riders selected the World Champion Bull by a simple vote for their favorite. In 2007, the riders' votes merely determined the top five bulls for the season. These five then competed at the PBR World Finals and the bull with the highest average/aggregate score after the event was named the winner. The PBR World Champion Bull Standings are as follows: Chicken on a Chain - Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy Big Bucks - Frontier/Teague Bucking Bills White Magic - Diamond G Rodeos, Inc. Scene of the Crash - Frontier /Teague/ Ron White Cat Daddy - Diamond S Bucking Bulls The PBR World Finals was the season-ending event, determining many other significant accomplishments in 2007. Following is a list of all the awards presented: 2007 Ford Super Duty Challenge Truck Winner: Ford is proud to sponsor the 2007 Super Duty Challenge which gives the winners of each Built Ford Tough Series regular season event a chance to compete at the 2007 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals for $50,000 towards the purchase of a brand new 2008 Ford Super Duty Truck courtesy of Ford. The Super Duty Challenge contestant who finished the highest in the event aggregate during the 2007 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals won the award. Wiley Peterson earned $50,000 toward the purchase of a new 2008 Ford Super Duty by collecting a total of 531.25 points and winning the average at the 2007 Built Ford Tough World Finals. Enterprise Ride with the Best Bonus: Enterprise Rent-A-Car took the Enterprise Ride with the Best Bonus Program to a whole new level by extending the program into the 2007 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals. The $5,000 prize went to the winning athlete - whether he has two legs or four. Each long round winner during the 2007 PBR World Finals was eligible for a $5,000 cash bonus if he covered his bull in the next go round of the Finals. But if the bull launched the cowboy before he covered his ride, the $5,000 bonus went to the bull's stock contractor instead! Both riders and stock contractors enjoyed an additional $35,000 in cash bonuses at the 2007 Built Ford Tough World Finals. During Sunday evening's Round Seven, Justin McBride, the winner of Round Six of the event, rode Page & Teague Bucking Bulls' Black Smoke, but was tossed before the eight-second whistle. The $5,000 bonus was awarded to Page & Teague Bucking Bulls. This great program will extend into the 2008 PBR BFTS Season at The Cincinnati Invitational beginning on November 30, 2007. Wiley Petersen (Fort Hall, ID) and Jared Farley (Kempsey, AUS) tied in the seventh round with equal 90.5 rides and the contestant for the first 2008 BFTS event in Cincinnati, OH on November 30, 2007, will be determined by the back judge's score. 2007 Cabela's World's Foremost Ride: The bull rider that achieved the highest marked ride through the course of the entire 2007 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals earned $10,000. J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C) took home top honors for having the highest marked ride of the 2007 World Finals on Chad Berger/Ryken/Larson's Copperhead Slinger in the Built Ford Tough Championship Round with a 92.75. Cabela's also handed out checks to the highest marked rides of the 2007 PBR BFTS season, providing an additional $40,000 to the top scores of the season. Chris Shivers (Jonesville, LA) collected the Cabela's World's Foremost Ride top honors for the season and a check for $25,000 for his 93.25 score aboard Diamond S Bucking Bull's Cat Daddy in Tulsa, OK. 2007 PBR World Champion Justin McBride (Elk City, OK) rode Robinson / Tedesco / Larry the Cable Guy's Chicken on a Chain for 93 points in Auburn Hills, MI for 2nd place and $10,000, and 2007 Reserve PBR World Champion Guilherme Marchi (Lemo, SP, BZ) took home 3rd place and $5,000 for his ride on Page & Teague Bucking Bull's Black Smoke for 92.25 points in Albuquerque, NM. 2007 Daisy Rookie of the Year: Clayton Williams (Carthage, Texas) finally got to cash his check for $10,000 for being the PBR's 2007 Daisy Rookie of the Year, after securing the title earlier in the year and maintaining his position throughout the entire 2007 regular season. This prestigious award recognizes the rider for overall dollars earned for the regular season and World Finals. A rider is considered a Rookie if he received his PBR membership card for the first time in the 2007 Season. 2007 Daisy Rookie Bull of the Year: Troubadour of Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls took home top honors in the inaugural Daisy Rookie Bull of the Year Award and put another $5,000 in the bank as the rookie bull that had the highest average bull score at the 2007 Built Ford Tough World Finals (based on a minimum of two scores). 2007 Bully Dog Top Qualifier Award: The bull rider with the highest qualifying cumulative score (i.e. highest in the event average) going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round of the 2007 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals received $5,000. Wiley Petersen (Fort Hall, ID) took home the prize for his consistent dominance and highest average going into the championship round. U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. 90 Point Club Bonus: To recognize those cowboys whose efforts in the arena are rewarded with impressive scores in the 90-point range, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company developed the 90 Point Club. Each PBR contestant who scores 90 points or more at a Built Ford Tough Series event shares $90,000 in bonus money. This money is distributed upon conclusion of the PBR World Finals. Every 90-point ride that has been awarded throughout the 2007 season is counted. The $90,000 is divided by all the eligible rides. The contestants receive their portion of the bonus money based on the number of 90-point or higher rides they had for the year. The rider with the most 90-point or higher rides in a year receives a $10,000 bonus. In addition, for each 90 point ride that a stock contractor's bull makes, the stock contractor receives $1000. This award put more than $1,000 in each rider's pocket for their 90 point efforts this season, and Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) showed his true dominance this year by achieving the 90-point mark 14 times for which he took home an additional $10,000. 2007 PBR World Champion Bull: Chicken on a Chain of Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy was awarded the 2007 PBR World Champion Bull based on its performance throughout the 2007 season and the 2007 Built Ford Tough World Finals. 2007 PBR Mikel Moreno Bull of the World Finals: Troubadour of Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls and Chicken on a Chain of Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy tied with the highest bull score of the Finals with a 46.5. They will both be honored with the 2007 Mikel Moreno Bull of the World Finals title. 2007 Brent Thurman/Lane Frost Award: For the highest score achieved at the PBR World Finals, J.B. Mauney (Mooresvile, NC) won this award with his 92.75 on Chad Berger/Ryken/Larson's Copperhead Slinger in the Built Ford Tough Championship Round Record-breaking performance: Justin McBride and Guilherme Marchi's rides on the final evening of the 2007 World Finals aboard Boyd/Floyd/Paradise Farm's Camo and Page & Buck's Savage Shaker, respectively, breaks their record for successful rides in a season with 57. They had set the record of 56, the previous evening. PBR 2007 Ring of Honor Recipients: Carl Nafzger and Phil Lyne. Please visit http://pbrnow.com/release/?id=3486 for more information. 2007 Glen Keeley Award : Awarded to the top money-earning Canadian on the PBR Tour for the season. Scott Schiffner (Strathmore, AB) is the winner of this title in 2007. 2007 PBR Stock Contractor of the Year: Chad Berger and Larry Ryken. Please visit http://pbrnow.com/release/?id=3496 for more information. 2007 High Money Bull of the Year: Evil Forces / Chad Berger / Clay Struve 2007 PBR Top Sanctioned Venue of the Year: Decatur TX / Molalla OR 2007 World Finals Bullfighter Awards: Joe Baumgartner, Frank Newsom, Shorty Gorham, and Darrell Diefenbach 2007 World Finals Barrel man Award: Flint Rasmussen 2007 World Finals VERSUS and NBC Television Commentators: Michael Gaffney, Leah Garcia, Craig Hummer, Justin McKee, Ty Murray, 2007 World Finals In-Arena Announcers: Brandon Bates, Clint Adkins, and Randy Schmutz 2007 World Finals Mounted Arena Help: James DeBord and Julio Moreno 2007 World Finals Judges: Jim Bob Custer / Chuck Lambert / Dean Wilson / Donald Owens. 2007 World Finals Chute Boss: David Fournier / J.W. Hart ABBI World Bucking Bull Classic Champion: Troubadour owned by Julio and Cindy Moreno Breeder of the Year: Awarded to the breeder of the ABBI World Bucking Bull Classic Champion - Julio and Cindy Moreno ABBI World Finals Futurity Champion: Deja Blue owned by Tom Teague Horizon Award: Awarded to the Breeder of the World Finals Futurity Champion - Justin McKee ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 10, 2008) - When the lights dimmed on the Anaheim Invitational, which was stop No. 8 on the Professional Bull Rider’s (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS), it was Paulo Crimber (Olimpia, Sao Paulo, Brazil) who rode away with the win, proving that nice guys can indeed finish first. Three electrifying performances featuring the greatest bull riders in the world wowed fans who made their way to the Honda Center February 8-10. The Anaheim Invitational featured the world’s top 45 bull riders gunning for the tour’s million dollar PBR World Championship title as they engaged in all the hard-hitting action typical of PBR tour events. Dominating Naccarato Bucking Bulls’ All In for 90.5 points during the Built Ford Tough Championship Round, Crimber became the first, and ultimately the only man to ride four bulls during the Anaheim Invitational. Surprisingly, the Anaheim Invitational represents only Crimber’s second career BFTS event title. His mega-watt smile has not graced the winner’s circle since he won the Worcester, Mass., event title in 2001. Finishing out of the money in rounds one and two, splitting sixth and seventh in round three, and finally notching the win during the short go, Crimber’s steady persistence led him to victory. Understandably, after waiting seven years to savor another BFTS event win, the Anaheim Invitational victory held special significance for Crimber. “I sure can’t complain,” Crimber said good-naturedly. “I’m healthy this season and riding well. I’m drawing good and I think right now I have the whole package. I’m ready for a gold buckle.” The nine-time PBR World Finals qualifier who finished ninth in the world in 2007, boasts a 78.26 riding percentage this season and has ridden 18 of the 23 bulls he has drawn en route to placing among the top five at four of the eight tour stops held to date. Crimber has amassed $1,094,781 in career earnings and has been a fixture on the BFTS since 1999. Crimber moved from fifth in the world standings to No. 2 thanks to the Anaheim victory and certainly has the million dollar PBR title well within range. He trails world standings leader Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) by a scant 71.75 BFTS points. For the third time this season, the draft, which takes place during all three-day BFTS events, enabled riders to strategize their way — as well as ride — to victory. Bull riders selected their second round bull in the order based upon how well they finished in the first go round. The draft process was then repeated after the third round with the riders who qualified for the short-go selecting from among the 15 bulls slated to buck in the Built Ford Tough Championship Round. Crimber picked seventh, while Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, Australia) held the No. 1 draft selection since he led the event with a total on three bulls of 264.75 points. Clark chose Julio and Cindy Moreno’s 2007 American Bucking Bull, Inc. (ABBI) Classic champion, the unridden bull Troubadour, as the one he would face in the final round. However, Troubadour lived up to his formidable reputation, turfing Clark, who was the last man to ride in the finals and the last with a chance to steal victory from Crimber. Crimber’s total of 344.25 points on four bulls was worth $28,796 in PBR bucks. Adding a new twist to round one action, Friday night featured two men vying for a $25,000 reward in the Enterprise Challenge, a bonus program designed exclusively for the event. As the Team Enterprise rider with the highest round one score, Billy Robinson (Galax, Va.) battled round one winner Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, Australia) for the bonus. The bulls were pre-selected for the challenge by PBR Livestock Director Cody Lambert and Robinson faced Priest Creek Ranches’ 3 Spot, while Clark was up against Ryan McClure’s Hypnotic. Robinson earned 88.5 points for his effort aboard 3 Spot to edge Clark, who scored 88.25, by just one quarter of one point for the $25,000. Additionally, the Anaheim Invitational was the second of 17 events on the 2008 Bull Team Challenge tour. Twenty-two teams have been formed, each providing $50,000 for the opportunity to win their share of the $1.1 million total competition purse throughout the 2008 season. With 223.25 points earned this weekend, the 4C’s Bucking Bulls and Training team overtook the lead in the bull team standings from The Tom and Jerry Show team, owned by Elise Griffin, who won in Winston-Salem, N.C. The 4C’s team pocketed $20,000 while the team of Northern Exposure scored 223 points for second, which was worth $10,000. For more information and the official rules on the PBR's new Bull Team Challenge, please visit http://www.pbrnow.com/competition/BullTeams. The race for PBR’s million dollar world title takes the top 45 to St. Louis, Mo. on February 22-24 with the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Invitational. VERSUS airs PBR events every Saturday and Sunday evening. Be sure to check www.pbrnow.com for upcoming cities, ticket information and complete broadcast times. Injury Report: Greg Potter (Queensland, AUS) suffered broken ribs but is probable to compete in St. Louis, Mo. Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) sprained his right foot but is probable to compete in St. Louis, Mo. BEHIND THE CHUTES: Enterprise Rent-A-Car's "Ride with the Best" Bonus: As the winner of the second round of the North Carolina Invitational last weekend, Billy Robinson (Galax, Va.) was eligible for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car "Ride with the Best" bonus money on Friday night in Anaheim. Robinson successfully covered Western Rodeo, Inc.’s Stinger for 87 points to claim the $5,000 bonus. As the Anaheim Invitational first round winner, Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, Australia) was eligible to compete for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” $5,000 bonus ride on Saturday night. Clark successfully covered Priest Creek Ranch’s 3 Spot for 88.5 points to claim the $5,000 bonus. Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) was eligible to compete for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus money in round three on Sunday afternoon. Palermo made a qualified ride on Priest Creek Ranch’s Brass Knuckles to claim the $5,000 reward. As the winner of the third round of the Anaheim Invitational, J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) will be eligible for the bonus during the first round in St. Louis, Mo. Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus: Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, Australia) led the event going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round but did not win the Anaheim Invitational event title; therefore he did not claim the $10,000 Ford Truck Moment of Truth bonus. The bonus will grow to $15,000 at the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Invitational in St. Louis, MO. The bonus grows by $5,000 each week if it is not claimed. Once claimed, it returns to $5,000. Ford Super Duty Challenge: As the Anaheim Invitational event winner Paulo Crimber (Olimpia, SP, Brazil) has qualified for a chance to compete at the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals, against all other 2008 Built Ford Tough Series event winners, for $50,000 toward the purchase of a 2009 Ford Super Duty Truck. The Ford Super Duty Challenge contestant who finishes the highest in the event aggregate during the 2008 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals will win the Ford Super Duty Challenge. Salem NationaLease Bull of the Event: God’s Gift, owned by Don Kish Bucking Bulls, was the high marked bull of the event with a score of 47.5 points, and was awarded $1,250 as a part of Salem NationaLease's exciting bonus program. The program awards $1,250 to the top bull of the event as determined by the PBR judges' bull scores. Cabela's World's Foremost Ride: Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, Australia) recorded the highest marked ride of the event when he topped Judd Leffew/Gary Isabel’s SoulJa Boy for 90.5 points during the Anaheim Invitational. In doing so, he earned a $1,000 bonus. The rider who achieves the highest score at each BFTS regular season event, excluding the PBR World Finals receives a bonus of $1,000 for the accomplishment. The PBR athlete who achieves the highest marked qualifying ride during the entire 2008 BFTS regular season, excluding the PBR World Finals event will receive $25,000, while second and third place finishers will be awarded $10,000 and $5,000, respectively. The bull rider that achieves the highest marked ride through the course of the entire 2008 PBR BFTS World Finals will earn an additional $10,000. Anaheim Invitational Results: ROUND ONE: 1) Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, Australia) 90.5 points on Judd Leffew/Gary Isabel's SoulJa Boy, $7,000; 2) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 90 points on Homestead Genetics Wrangler Magic, $5,000; 3/4) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 87 points on George Walschon/Gene Baker/Home’s Bravo, $2,500; 3/4) Billy Robinson (Galax, Va.) 87 points on Western Rodeo Inc.’s Stinger, $2,500. ROUND TWO: 1) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 90.5 points on Kaycee Simpson’s Tighty Whitey, $2,730; 2) Pistol Robinson (Burleson, Texas) 90 points on 4C’s/James Sills’ Carrillo Cartel, $1,950; 3) Cord McCoy (Tupelo, Okla.) 89.25 points on 4C’s/James Sills/Burba’s Total Darkness, $1,170; 4/5) Brian Canter (Randleman, N.C.) 88.75 points on Corey & Horst Rodeo Company Inc.’s Re-Vamp, $624; 4/5) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 88.75 points on Homestead Genetics’ Wrangler Magic, $624. ROUND THREE: 1) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 90.25 points on 4C’s Bucking Bulls/Marvin Nixon’s Devil’s Night, $2,730; 2) Pistol Robinson (Burleson, Texas) 88.25 points on Western Rodeos, Inc.’s Popsicle, $1,950; 3) L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M) 88 points on Corey & Horst Rodeo Company Inc.’s Hellfire, $1,170; 4) Dustin Elliott (North Platte, Neb.) 87.75 points on Flying U/Moreno Bucking Bulls’ Hombre, $780; BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Paulo Crimber (Olimpia, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 90.5 points on Naccarato Bucking Bulls’ All In, $2,730; 2) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 88.75 points on Chumley/Katich/R&L’s Dr. Proctor, $1,950; 3) Dustin Elliott (North Platte, Neb.) 87.5 points on 4C’s/ Alex Naccarato’s Squaw’s Dream, $1,170; 4) Nick Landreneau (Sulphur, La.) 83.25 points on Don Kish Bucking Bulls’ Scoundrel, $780; OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Paulo Crimber (Olimpia, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 344.25 points, $28,796; 2) Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, Australia) 264.75 points, $26,312; 3) Pistol Robinson (Burleson, Texas) 264 points, $12,400; 4/5) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 263.5 points, $9,848; 4/5) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 263.5 points, $15,157; BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS: (The PBR World Champion is based on total Built Ford Tough Series points earned through the season) 1) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 3,338.25, $209,236; 2) Paulo Crimber (Olimpia, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 3,266.5 points, $62,036; 3) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 3,188.5 points, $49,287; 4) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 2,617 points, $44,096; 5) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 2,592.25 points, $27,739; 6) Kasey Hayes (Liberal, Kans.) 2,552.25 points, $76,967; 7) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville. N.C.) 2,490.5 points, $52,237; 8) Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) 2,316.5 points, $31,856; 9) Nick Landreneau (Sulphur, La.) 2,239.5 points, $62,542; 10) L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 2,198 points, $31,226. 
The baddest bull It's been 10+ years since he went into retirement, but Bodacious remains a legendary rodeo figure. Bodacious often left bull riders cowering — he was known as 'The World's Most Dangerous Bull.' LAS VEGAS — The 47th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo closed with champions to be crowned, a future to savor and a bull to remember. He was named Bodacious, a 2,000-pound package of pain. He belonged on the list of extreme Bo's along with Jackson and Derek. The name itself stood for fear, respect and, of course, money. Bodacious was called the "World's Most Dangerous Bull" or the "Yellow Whale" or some four-letter words too raw to be printed here. And to this day, he's the only bull deemed too tough for the cowboys, the bull retired for the bull riders' protection. Which upgraded Bodacious to rodeo icon. He was retired at the NFR 10+ years ago and, to recognize the moment, was given a curtain call. He casually circled the Thomas & Mack Center arena and, with no cowboys left to maim and his business finished, ducked out an open gate. Fans waved and cowboys wiped their respective brows. Out of 135 cowboys who dared to try Bodacious for an 8-second ride, 129 were turfed or often demolished, a mismatch that had to stop. Bones or even lives were preserved that night over a decade ago when Bodacious walked through his final encore. A special title is reserved in this business for beasts like Bodacious — animal athletes, a silly overstatement to many but special praise in this neighborhood. There's no rodeo without 'em, and the sport tips its 10-gallon hat to anything or anyone that preserves its heritage. Which means Bodacious is still one holy word. Said owner Sammy Andrews, the man who's turned Bodacious into a registered trademark, "He's more famous dead than alive, like Elvis." Andrews' analogy carries some serious truth. For all the pain Bodacious dished out, his legend only grew after his retirement and, later, death in 2000. This bull had star power. He was Elvis, Che Guevara and James Dean equipped with hooves and horns. His fame is one of the reasons the NFR will stay in Las Vegas through 2014. His audacity would have been admired by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and the rest of the Rat Pack. These days, the Las Vegas in-crowd is Wayne Newton, Celine Dion and, yes, Bodacious. He earned membership to that club in 1995. Tuff Hedeman, former world champion bull rider, didn't answer to "Tuff" without reason. He was a cowboy's cowboy, a Texas hand who didn't mind staring down slobbering Brahmas. In 1993, he successfully rode Bodacious. But two months before the 1995 NFR, Bodacious evened the score. The bull, like Secretariat, was a freak — too big and too limber for rodeo safety. His signature move was a sky-high flip of its enormous backside which lunged the cowboys forward, where they were then KO'd by Bodacious' vicious pullback of its head and horns. Nearly every bone in Hedeman's face was broken by Bo's tactic. Sure enough, Hedeman — the skin on his surgically-reconstructed face stretched rubberband-tight — drew Bodacious two months later at the NFR. Still scarred physically and mentally, he handled the assignment with prudence. When the gate opened, he was lifted off Bodacious' back by his peers. He chose discretion and was hailed for it. "When Tuff, the King, turned him (Bodacious) out, the bull became famous," Andrews said. Later at the same NFR, bull rider Scott Breding donned a sort-of catcher's mask for protection against Bodacious. No matter. Bo bent the mask and sent Breding out of the arena on a stretcher. Within 24 hours, the bull riders conferred with Andrews and unfurled a white flag. No mas, we surrender they agreed. Curtain-call time. "He wasn't that mean a bull. He just bucked," said announcer Bob Tallman, known as "The Voice of Rodeo". "Bodacious didn't have a mean bone in his body." What he had, as it played out, was breeding power. Bodacious' sperm was rodeo gold. Andrews guessed the number of Bo's successors in the hundreds. About 50 of Andrews' cows are summoned to procreate future Bo's. Five sons of Bodacious are performing at the NFR. "The best might be Bo's Excuse, and he's not here," Andrews said. "He's 5 and has only been ridden once." Bodacious lives on, all rightin his video tribute, "Bodacious: Master of Disaster," and apparel lines to Web sites. You can buy Bodacious posters, mousepads, calendars, mugs, tile coasters, throw pillows, calendars, tote bags and teddy bears. Years after his final ride, the bull was displayed in its pen at casinos, car dealerships, hotels and restaurants — Bodacious, the greeter. "We don't sell much stuff anymore. It's been a while," Andrews said. "He's never been forgotten, though. Nobody knew Sammy Andrews but everybody knew Bodacious. The name means something to people." Busloads occasionally visit Bodacious' resting place, located on Andrews' ranch in tiny Adielou, Texas (population: 7). The grave site is decorated by the obvious and most fitting tribute. A bucking chute. |
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