Jenkins makes history on Voodoo Child!
Glendale, Ariz. (March 14, 2010) - New Mexico rider L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) wowed the crowd at the jobing.com Arena during the final round of the Glendale Invitational when he became the second person in the world to ever ride Voodoo Child (Robinson/Beutler/McNeely). Jenkins’ impressive ride gave him the high score of 94 points, $2,730, the event win and a place in the PBR history books.
“It’s been a long time coming,” said Jenkins, after his win was announced. “The last event I think I won was Albuquerque in 2008. It does a lot for the confidence.”
Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK) took second in the event, after riding RMEF Bugle from Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls for 89.5 points in the championship round. Roy went home with $15,870.40 for his efforts for the weekend. Dustin Elliot (North Platte, Neb.) also had one of the highest scored rides of the weekend in Round 3: 92 points on Chicken on a Chain (Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy). Elliot took second place in Round 3 for $1,950, and third place in the average for $11,760.
Brazilian superstar and World Cup team member Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) claimed fourth in the average, after riding SkyHawk Cut-a-Rug (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) in Round 3 for 88.25 points and he is now $7,610.40 richer. Fellow Brazilian Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP Brazil) showed off his backflip skills in Round 3 after riding Sure Fire from D&H Cattle Company for 90.25 points and $1,170. This ride secured fifth place in the average for Nunes, giving him $6,554.40.
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INJURY REPORT: Kody Lostroh dislocated his riding shoulder. It was reduced by PBR Sports Medicine at the arena. He is doubtful to ride next week in Fresno, Calif.
Wagner Luciano tore the MCL in his left knee. He also has an ACL tear in his left knee that is possibly an old injury. There may also be a PCL tear in the same knee. He will undergo further testing this week to figure out the next steps. Luciano is doubtful for next week in Fresno.
Glendale Invitational: ROUND ONE: 1) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 89.75 points on PD (Dustin Danley ), $2,730. 2) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 88.75 points on Marmaduke (D&H Cattle Company), $1,950. 3) Dustin Elliot (North Platte, Neb.) 88.50 points on Class 6 Kat (Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls), $1,170. 4) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK). 88.25 points on Too Tall (D&H Cattle Company). 5/6) Guilherme March (Leme, SP, Brazil) 87.0 points on Bad Yeller (D&H Cattle Company). 5/6) Ednei Caminhas (P. Alves, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 87.0 points on Slim Chance (D&H Cattle Company).
ROUND TWO: 1/2) Ned Cross (Midland, Ore.) 88 points on Backyard Big Rig (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls), $2,340. 1/2) Jared Farley (Kempsey, Australia) 88 points on Petey D. (Dustin Danley), $2,340. 3) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK) 87.75 points on Hot Tamale (D&H Cattle Company), $1,170. 4) Robson Aragao (Brazil) 86.75 points on Larry the Cable Guy’s Smokey (Jeff Robinson/Jeffrey Scott/Pinnacle Bull Group). 5) Shane Procto (Mooresville, N.C.) 86.25 points on Backyard Hootie (Jef Robinson Bucking Bulls/Bryan Smith).
BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND : 1) L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 94 points on Voodoo Child (Robinson/Beutler/McNeeley), $2,730. 2) Dustin Elliot (North Platte, Neb.) 92 points on Chicken on a Chain (Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy), $1,950. 3) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 90.25 points on Sure Fire (D&H Cattle Company), $1,180. 4) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK) 89.5 points on RMEF Bugle (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls). 5) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 88.25 points on SkyHawk Cut-a-Rug (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls).
OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS : 1) L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 755 points, $28,643.40. 2) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK) 731 points, $15,870.40. 3) Dustin Elliot (North Platte, Neb.) 685 points, $11,760.40. 4) Gulherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 615.75 points, $6,554.40. 5) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 529 points, $7,610.40.
BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS: 1) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 4,589 points, $149,171.70. 2) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 4,348.25 points, $317,372.33. 3) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 4,088.50, $90,560.90. 4) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 3,783.75 points, $103,162.69. 5) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 3,715 points, $70,087.39.
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In case you havent heard Versus is back on Direct TV. I had heard rumors that it would happen sometime in March, but one never really knows.
Anyways, congrats to all those that stuck it out & waited on Comcast to let Direct TV air
Versus once again.
Let me see, should be a couple of years before they pull the same thing with Dish Network again......that's how its happened the last few times anyways. Every couple of years Comcast
gets a bug up their nose & uses one of the satellite providers as a Kleenex! -
wojo62
March 15, 2010It was just so exciting to see LJ ride the unridaBULL Voo Doo Child! I was really happy for him -Congrats LJ.
So sorry about Kody's injury, it could not of come at a worst time (of course its never a good time to get hurt) and I just hope and pray he is not hurt that badly and will heal up quickly.
Also way to go Marchi! -
Joan Simpson
March 15, 2010ilikepie, I like your handle. I like pie also. -
ilikepie
March 15, 2010way to go LJ!!!!!!!!!! i was sitting at the event center and wasn't too suprised at the pick. i saw him go up against voodoo in st.louis live, and the few adjustments LJ made changed the ride TOTALY. anyways, i was at the event center and freaked out when i saw the 24 rider scores come in. i let everyone in the house know he rode him, and i thought that made my day...
...untill kody's wreck. that ruined my day. he was doing so good untill he got hung up. i wanted to throw up when they showed the part where the shoulder popped. of all guys [not that i wanted this to happen to anyone], WHY KODY? despite that, i guess i have another reason to dislike charlie bullware- for hurting troubie AND kody [even though it isn't his fault, it feels good to have someone to blame it on]. hope to see you soon kody, but don't rush it!
i also made terrible fantasy picks. i chose mauney, meier, nunes, hupp, wimberly, voodoo child, white magic, and silver wings :,( -
luvscowboys
March 15, 2010OH WHAT A RIDE FOR LJ, CONGRATZ TO ALL YOU WINNERS & AINT NOBODY A LOSER IN THIS SPORT! -
luckynorma
March 15, 2010I guess a lot of us picked wrong on the fantasy teams this week. I had Lostroh, Meier,
Willingham, Newberry and Wimberley. Three rides the whole event. Thank goodness the bulls
stay consistent. I, too, hated to see all the injuries. As much as I enjoy watching Kody
ride, I wonder if he would not be better off to get everything fixed now and come back strong
for next season. JB looks like he is being held together with tape and braces, so he has got
to be hurting, too! I also agree that April is not a good time for the World Cup. I would
rather it be held in the summer (to give us something to watch during the break.) LJ was
awesome on Voodoo Child. -
luvnutt
March 15, 2010HOLY S**T!!!!! L.J that was an awesum ride. Still can't get that ride out of my head.
Seeing it in real life it makes it even better. Way to Go! -
marywelch79
March 15, 2010Awesome ride on Voodoo Child LJ! Hated to see Kody get hurt again! Hope he recovers soon! -
petunia
March 15, 2010wow what great ride for ljjenkins on voodoo child.
that was so awsome.
I'm so happy that ljjenkins won in glendale .
get well soon kody that was such a scary buck off.
hopefully you can ride in the world cup -
reznibd
March 15, 2010Yes, the bulls gave most of us the points this past weekend. I had JB, Shane, Austin, Mike and Jody. Got skunked on Austin and ever so few points on the other cowboys--still love 'em all and admire them more than I can say. Yikes, they kept replaying Kody's wreck and I could barely watch it the first time. Watching him walk down the hallway to Sports Medicine made me tear up for him. From the looks of it, it actually could have been far worse, because it looked like Charlie could have stomped his backside on top of the hang up--thank the good Lord and Kody's angel for protecting him as much as possible under the circumstances. Rest a_sured, Kody, heaven is being bombarded with prayers for you! -
Joan Simpson
March 15, 2010What outstaning rides in the short go.
I am so happy for LJ, they have always said LJ knows more about the bulls and after being bucked off by Voodoo Child before he sure knew the moves to make to ride this great bull. I am sure this ride will be shown many more times and go down in history. He really stuck it on the bull for 94 points, looked like a perfect ride.
It is so good to see so many riders stepping up and making the events so exciting. I know a lot of riders are riding in pain and I only hope for all to heal up.
With the World Cup in April, there is no telling who will not be injured at that time.
Take care guys we sure have you in our prayers. -
cactus-sue
March 15, 2010First off, CONGRATULATIONS to LJ!!!!! WOW! WOW! WOW! 94 points on Voodoo Child, oh my goodness! One for the ages! Good for you!!!!!!!
Secondly, I am sick about Kody! Seemed like he was working through the elbow issue and has done really well recently. Now this...
Kody, I will keep you in my prayers, for a speedy recovery and good health.
Ughhhhhhhhhhhh!
Thirdly, I must join in on the fantasy disaster weekend! I had Kody, Austin, Josh, Jordan and Jody. Yikes, they all imploded at the same time. I'm not sure I want to look at the standings :(
Thank goodness my bulls came through for me in a big way: Voodoo Child, Chicken on a Chain and White Magic! It's all about the bulls! ;) -
louisiana fan
March 15, 2010Watching L.J. was exciting, but tonights event had some men that paid dearly for their ride
in the form of injuries.Kody for one, he is already riding hurt, J.B. has injury issues also.
I love to watch bull riding anytime I can and I think the World Cup is great, however I think
it's at a bad time.Why couldn't this event be held during the off season instead of right in
the middle of regular season.My point is many guys on the USA team are riding injured already.
They are trying to win the 2010 season of PBR and this is going to add extra wear & tear on their
bodies and there will still be much of the regular season left after World Cup.Everyone of the
men on the teams will cowboy up at the risk of aggravating current injuries.Oh well, they'll do
as they've always done, it just seems to me they (PBR) are putting too much extra in a regular
season.Don't get me wrong, I love it, but I love my guys too and I'm thinking about them. -
TWTX
March 15, 2010Congrats to L.J. A long overdue win! And what a great way to do it on Voodoo Child! So
happy for L.J.!!!
Not so happy for Kody getting hurt again. Like someone said in an earlier post, just when it
looked like he was going to be able to ride through the pain and the elbow injury, this
happens. Will definitely be praying for Kody that it is not that serious and he will not
have to be out too long. Also sad for Wagner. What a bad way to start off on the BfTS.
Prayers for both of them and all the other riders that are injured. Heal up quick and come
back strong! -
rebelnbobbi
March 15, 2010Congrats to LJ on a fantastic ride and to all the riders who covered their bulls in the short go. What a pen of bulls. I was going to pick LJ this weekend because they were on the West Coast and didnt do it. Now I regret it. What a ride. It reminded me of the time he covered Reindeer Dippin. That too was a fantastic ride. Sorry to see Kody hurt again. Heal quickly my friend. Will be thinking of you. Lastly, like everyone else I took a beating in the Fantasy Game this week except for my bull picks.... I had Kody, Austin, McKennon, Ryan McConnel and Jordan Hupp. But my bulls came through for me Chicken, Voodoo and White Magic. I am gaining on Justin McKee and Craig Hummer. If I have a good week next weekend could p!@# them. LOL. For all hurting after this week will be praying for a speedy recovery. God Bless all. -
kristizzle07
March 14, 2010Congrats LJ! I'm SO happy for him, especially with his mom being there! That ride on Voodoo Child was legendary! He definitely deserved it!
So sad to see Kody get hurt like that after he seemed to be making such a great comeback. I hope it isn't too serious & he can make it back soon & stay on the USA team for World Cup! Shame that JB, Austin & McKennon didn't do too well this weekend either. But that's okay boys, you'll get 'em in Fresno!
Shannon K: I definitely know how you feel w/ your Fantasy picks this weekend! Definitely not what I expected, either. Maybe we'll have better luck next weekend! :) -
coulee folk
March 14, 2010L. J.
A job well done. Congratulations! -
babber
March 14, 2010Congrats to L.J. on his win .......I'm very happy for him.
He's a great guy!!!!!!!! a 94 on Voodoo Child::: Wow what a thrill ................
So sorry Kody was hurt again/still.....broke my heart to see him hung up ...
PLEASE take care of yourself Kody....give yourself a chance to heal....
SOME time off now is better than so much more down the road ....each injury to that arm takes a toll..
May God bless and keep your. -
FlashOBlue
March 14, 2010Congratulations LJ, Dustin, and Renanto for those 90+ point rides! And to Aaron Roy for a 2nd. place finish and Guilherme for that exciting ride on SkyHawk Cut-a-Rug! NICE!
And thanks to JB Mauney for !@#isting Kody Lostroh in the chute in round two! Looks as if Kody and JB have a great relationship and great sportsmanship!
Heal up Kody and JB--yiu guys are SUPER STARS! -
Shannon K
March 14, 2010WOW, what a treat to see LJ make a great ride on Voodoo Child! I'm so excited for him and for his mom! Dustin and Renato's rides were also very fun to watch. Given my exchange with leather earlier this week, I got a chuckle when Justin McBride snuck in a jab at people who criticize him for saying that he would have always picked the rankest bull available. Maybe I was wrong and Justin really was trying to be critical!
I just cringed watching Kody's wreck tonight -- it looked so painful and frustrating! I'll be praying he makes wise decisions and heals up soon. Sad to see Wagner Luciano injured as well!
Well, I *was* about to break into the top 100 of the PBR Fantasy League. That would be before I picked JB, Austin, Josh, Jordan, and Mike this week. Yeah. -
kschep85
March 14, 2010WOW what an exciting ride I didn't realize until it was over that I was standing on the couch yelling at the tv. Way to go L.J. 94pts! It's rides like that that make you love the PBR.
Kody's wreck was make nasty hope he gets healed up and is bcak soo! -
stormcloud
March 14, 2010Some good rides in the short-go. Feel sorry for Kody. He really got his arm jerked around
tonight. Will really be surprised if he is able to compete in the World Cup.
I got a kick out of L.J.'s Mom. -
louisiana fan
March 14, 2010They say good things comes to those that wait and you've waited long enough. Congrats L.J.
and what a way to win.
I'm sorry to see Kody hurt he took a lick and J.B. did too, didn't hear anything about him.
I know something must be hurting him after the lick he took. -
missourigal
March 14, 2010Way to go L.J.!! Congratulations, what a great ride! -
reznibd
March 14, 2010Whoa, LJ! I'll say it does wonders for your confidence. You covered Voodoo, won the event and jumped in the standings. What a fabulous confidence builder and padding for the pocketbook :) Good job! Congratulations on a huge accomplishment--wow!
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