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Mission (almost) accomplished

Lostroh moves closer to world title with victory in Round 4

LAS VEGAS (November 5, 2009) - The way he figures it, Kody Lostroh is halfway home, and that applies on multiple levels.

The Longmont, Colo., cowboy is halfway to riding all eight of his bulls at the Professional Bull Riders World Finals, making it four in a row on Thursday with a Round 4-winning 90.25-point ride on the bull Mission Accomplished of 4L and Diamond S Rodeo Company.

He’s halfway to what would be his first PBR World Championship after leading the standings virtually throughout the regular season.

If the 24-year-old Lostroh is feeling any pressure, he certainly isn’t showing it, and he’s planning a date with an old friend – Troubadour of Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls – that could make today’s Round 5 just as successful if not more than Round 4.

“It feels great to be in the position I’m at,” Lostroh said. “I’ve been at the other end of the ladder, too, and been the guy that is barely on tour, so to come from there to here, shoot, I don’t know, I’m living a dream.”

Lostroh earned $25,000 for the round win, and more importantly, stretched his lead in the PBR’s World Standings to 480 points over second-place J.B. Mauney, who is doing his best to keep the pressure on Lostroh. Mauney, of Mooresville, N.C., finished second in the round with an 89-point ride on Fire Plug of K&K Cattle Company. He won $18,000, but slipped further behind Lostroh in the world standings.

Lostroh, who has been the last rider out each go-round, said he can’t worry about what Mauney does.

“I expect J.B. to stay on every time he nods his head, so I’m not even watching him, and to be honest with you, I don’t care what he does,” said Lostroh, who insists he is only focusing on what he has to do.

He said waiting for 39 other riders to go each night isn’t his preference, but it’s something he has had to deal with much of the season as the world standings leader.

“I don’t really like going last,” he said. “It’s fun really when you’re in the first section and they just made the intros and the energy level is up there. For me, that’s the funnest time to ride, but last is what I get.”

He said he just tries to stay relaxed as the event unfolds.

“I just find out when my buddies are up and I just go help them out and go hang out, stay in a clear mind and in the zone all night,” he said.

Lostroh said he intended to pick Troubadour in the Round 5 draft on Thursday night. Twice during the regular season, he drafted the 1,500-pound bull in the championship round and both times took home event titles.

“Troubadour fits me and most of the top riders so well because he’s bucking really hard but he’s got super timing,” Lostroh said. “You get in time with that bull and it’s just a blast. I can’t really describe it other than it’s a whole lot of fun.”

While the race for the PBR World Title appears to now be a two-man race between Lostroh and Mauney, particularly after defending World Champion Guilherme Marchi bucked off his fourth consecutive bull of the event on Thursday, the race for the event title at the World Finals is still wide open.

Manuey leads the event average with 358 points, 4.5 points ahead of Lostroh and Brazilian Valdiron de Oliveira, who both have ridden all their bulls for 353.5 points.

De Oliveira stayed perfect with an 88.75-point ride on Copp Hou of Lightning C Cattle Company, good for third place in the round and $12,000.

They are the only three men to have ridden all four bulls, but four other riders – Robson Palermo, Ryan McConnell, Aaron Roy and Dustin Elliott – have ridden three of four.

Palermo appeared to have ridden all four, but a judge’s review of his ride on Thursday night showed he touched the bull Keepsake with his free hand at 4.5 seconds and was given a no score. Roy finished fourth in the round with an 87.5-point ride on Migraine of Silverado Rodeo Company, good for $10,000.

Today’s fifth round starts at 9 p.m. ET.

-By Guy Clifton
ESPN.com

 

Stock report:

After throwing off Skeeter Kingsolver in 5.8 seconds, Black Pearl clinched the American Bucking Bull Inc. 2009 Classic title and earned his owners the coveted $250,000 prize.

Black Pearl, owned by Ravenscroft/Boyd-Floyd Bull Co., finished No. 1 with a two-run aggregate score of 183.75, 3.75 points ahead of second-place finisher Top Notch, who disqualified two-time World Champion Chris Shivers.

Top Notch, who turned in a 180 in the Classic competition, is owned by the Texas-based Martinez Bucking Bulls. The Martinez family received $100,000 for the runner-up finish.

Bushwhacker earned $34,995 for owners Julio Moreno and Richard Olivera after finishing third with a 179.75. Bushwhacker bucked off Elliot Jacoby in 2.1 seconds.

The Classic rankings were compiled on the basis of aggregate scores that were compiled from the Nov. 1 (long round) and Nov. 5 (short round) performances of the 2009 PBR World Finals. The Classic (short round) featured 20 bulls and was held in conjunction with Round Four of the World Finals.

The Classic Division short go featured the sport’s top 3- and 4-year-old bulls.

Black Pearl, a 4-year-old, is owned by Nebraska contractor Steve Ravenscroft and Texas contractors Brad Boyd and Toby Floyd. The bull has a predictable bucking pattern of spinning to the left near the bucking chutes with lots of leaping, kick and speed.

“He’s going to pretty much do the same thing, but he gets stronger as the 8 seconds progresses,” Floyd said. “If they are not in a perfect spot in 2 seconds, they won’t make it to 6.”

It’s the second consecutive year that Black Pearl has finished in the top two in the ABBI Classic competition at the World Finals. Last year, the bull came in second behind Crosswired and earned his owners $100,000.

At the 2009 World Finals, Black Pearl clinched the Classic title after turning in a 92.75 in the Nov. 1 long go and a 91 in the Nov. 5 short go.

Black Pearl also is a serious contender for in the PBR’s World Champion Bull title race. The bull finished second in the first round.

-by Brett Hoffman


79 Comments
  • chadro
    November 8, 2009
    BullRidingIsArt:
    WHATEVER: I'm tired of talking about this. You both are morons.
    Good job Kody!!
  • BullRidingIsArt
    November 8, 2009
    Chadro: way to change the subject and blame others instead of being a stand up person and taking responsibility for your wrong behavior. Cry babies and whinner are mild terms compared to your obscene insults to Tom. I'm done with this topic.
    Think about it!!!
  • chadro
    November 8, 2009
    BullRidingisArt: Ya, I might of said some ugly things, but the difference between you and your buddy and me is that you two were coming out of nowhere and attacking and insulting people, simply because they were cheering for Kody. I was just responding. You both said, something along the lines of , anyone who is cheering for Kody are cry babies and a whiner's and a lot of other stuff.
  • BullRidingIsArt
    November 7, 2009
    Chadro: You say we are out of line?? You have a fifthy 'potty' mouth and the things you said to Tom were grossly obscene. In fact, your comments are the worse comments on these sites ever. "You guys are not doing JB any favors"..compared to your words we have nothing to be ashmed of..ever. I could not believe what I was reading..terrible things to say to another.
    'Scoop your own dirt before you pick at others.'
  • chadro
    November 7, 2009
    I have to say, I enjoy a good debate with stand up guys. Its unfortunate for JB that so called fans of his have to get on here and attempt to insult people who aren't jb fans by calling them haters. I agree, I regret getting into the conversation with tom....whoever. Is it possible to get dumber by just talking to someone? I think they might of got me. The stuff being said is so out of line and comes completely out of nowhere. Like I said, you guys are doing no favors for JB fans.
  • webpbr
    November 7, 2009
    I am not trying to get the last word, but this will be the last time I comment on here, so if you want to reply, that is fine.

    Instead of just making empty accusations, please quote me on any "vile or hateful" words that I have said about JB. I have never said a cuss word about JB, have never called him a name, never accused him of cheating. So .....vile and hateful?
  • BullRidingIsArt
    November 7, 2009
    web:You must be very pleased to have gotten the last ugly words. But then you always do because you will wear down every person and every issue until you convince yourself you must be right. Fact is, people stop reading your extra long comments about half way through because you just repeat and we know it isn't worth our time. I don't feel like answering your stupid questions because it only lead to another stupid issue with you.
  • webpbr
    November 7, 2009
    By the way, other than the fact that I said that I don't like JB, please qoute me on any hateful or vile words that I have said about JB. If you can go back and quote any hateful and vile words, then I will apoligize. You seem to be so upset at the fact that I don't like JB. If a say any thing that is negative, you consider those words as hateful and vile.
  • webpbr
    November 7, 2009
    Since you can't answer my last question, point proven.
  • BullRidingIsArt
    November 7, 2009
    webpbr: When I think of a person that calls themself a Christian and then speakes out of both sides of their mouth: one with holy words and the other side with vile words of ugly dislike (hate) I think of you.
    No one can debate with you because you always must have the last word and your opioion is always right. Everyone just backs off and lets you be.
    Yes, I am a JB fan but I do not speak with negative words and with such dislike (hate)towards others like you do. I have no bias against any rider, or any thing...I fully support all the riders and wish them well. But you can not say this because of your bias against JB.
    Have fun in Vegas and you don't have to spend any more time with me...you can always
    SHUT UP!!!!!!
    Almost forgot my cheer:
    GoGooooooo JB!!! Win the world!!!!!!
  • webpbr
    November 7, 2009
    Bullridingisart - I am having too much fun here in Vegas to spend much time on you. However, you said that tomkurowski stood up to chardro and webpbr. Exactly were did tomkurowski direct any comments to me? You dislike me soooooo much that you jump at anybody's words and try and stick something to me. You are so bias to JB, you can't be honest about anything. Your words ring hollow. By the way, someone told me years ago "the person that argues with a fool, is a bigger fool". I will admit right now, I am the bigger fool. NO ONE WILL EVER BE ABLE TO HAVE ANY HONEST DEBATE WITH YOU, BECAUSE OF YOUR BIAS. At least I have been able to have some resonable discussions with JB fans and Marchi fans on here, and even if we disagreed, we were civil and it was a good debate. Can you name even one Lostroh fan that you have been able to discuss anything with? (I know all Lostroh fans are haters).
  • pavilion
    November 7, 2009
    tomkurowski
    Sorry to disappoint you, but cattles I have sheeps 7 goats I have,horses I have,.. and yes did pulled a rope or two,rode some in High School Rodeos,.. so don't tell what I know and don't know,.. and have been to 6 PBR Finals since 2004, and will be there again tomorrow(Sun.) church first and 7th and champ'shp rd.,
    Haters?,,,aren't we all? but truth is no one, yes no one is perfect. am sure you too dislike someone, otherwise you wouldn't be using the word"haters",..yes?
  • BullRidingIsArt
    November 7, 2009
    I pushed the save comment once and it printed like this...sorry!
    Another comment to Tomkurowski: you are probably the only one that has the guts to turely stand up to Chadro and webpbr. Keep up the great job. I don't agree with everything you say but I admire you grit!!!
  • BullRidingIsArt
    November 7, 2009
    This is probably as low as it gets from some of you so called fans. The attack on JB and drinking comes only from HERE SAY and non of it is factual information. These type of accusations and very possible lies can destroy a person's reputation adn their personal career. This is so awlful and anyone taking part in this should appologies to JB.
    Remember, "to scoop the huge pile of crap off your own door step before you pick at someone elses."
    If you view all the riders sites...the absolute majority have pictures of themselves drinking with fans, friends, and family. STOP THIS JUNK TALK!!!! and stop snooping around for degrading information to destroy someones life.
    Some of you talk about your wonderful faithful religious values out of one side of your mouth and from the side of your mouth comes the most vile comments, put downs, and . What kind of Christians are you?
  • BullRidingIsArt
    November 7, 2009
    This is probably as low as it gets from some of you so called fans. The attack on JB and drinking comes only from HERE SAY and non of it is factual information. These type of accusations and very possible lies can destroy a person's reputation adn their personal career. This is so awlful and anyone taking part in this should appologies to JB.
    Remember, "to scoop the huge pile of crap off your own door step before you pick at someone elses."
  • tomkurowski
    November 7, 2009
    What a beautiful morning in Vegas and no Chadro here to twist the words. no my feeling do not get hurt by a loser like Chadro. no I did not call ALL LOSTRO FANS whinners and cry babies, just the Lostromites such as Chadro who whinne and then p!@# insults. Tough guy, well yes I am! Communist? Talk about foolish comments. Well you say you could match whits with me, why have you not started?

    Guess it does not matter Chadro sounds like an overweight, pimple faced loser still living in mommies house with his Kmart Cowboy Hat and posters of his favorite super heros on the wall.

    Have a great life Chadro LOLOLOLOLOL

    Gotta admitt I loved getting under his skin. Sure helped p!@# the time while waiting for the next round.
  • chadro
    November 7, 2009
    What are you talking about. If I insult you, its cause you insulted me. Coward??
    You gotta be kidding. You get on here and say that anyone who is a Kody fan is a cry baby, whiners, idiots, etc.... and now I hurt your feelings.
    I watched the bull ridin by the way and what difference would that make anyways where or what channel I watched it on??
    You're right, I am a liberal. You're a communist!!
    Your a wierd, bipolar, cry baby. You got your feelings hurt and made look like the idiot you are and now since can't think of anything half intelligent, say I'm hiding behind a keyboard. Wow, that must mean you are really tough(in my most sarcastic voice). If you don't want your feelings hurt, then don't get on here hurling insults at people who were just cheering for somebody!
    I tell you one thing. It wouldn't be too hard to "match wits" with someone as umm "smart" as you.
  • webpbr
    November 7, 2009
    tomkurowski - Please do not use God to make an insult to someone. Second, I don't think chadro is a liberal and even if he is, what does that have to do with bull riding? Ok, guys, enough insults have been made to fill a chute with cow dung (polite usage). Let's get the shovels and just clean it up.
  • tomkurowski
    November 6, 2009
    Chadro, you are a true coward. not a turn out type...the whimp that hides behind a key board p!@#ing out insults because you were necer man enough to do anything with your life. Right now the wife and I have to head to bed. We have an early flight to Vegas tomarrow. hell atleast a looser like you will get to see it Sunday on Public TV

    For the ohter readers here. I am done with Chadro. His or Her retorts are slow coming and full crap. Chadro I hope you feel better about yourself making the !@#umption you have. I may be a grandpa, but I am greatful for the life I had, the children I have raised. As for you I pray that God does not gives you the ability to reproduce. Another idiot like yourself could elect another Government like we have now you flipping Liberal.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    Whatever gramps. I guess you know plenty about sleepin alone. You say I'm crude, yet you come up with the dumbest stuff, out of absolutely nowhere.
    No one is gangin up on you either. I don't know what you expected people would say when you make these idiotic comments on an article that is about Kody.
    Another thing.... if you would have read some of My other comments, you would have seen that I think the whole think about JB getting unfair treatment by the judges is crap too. Not because I'm cheering for him, but because its not happenin.
    You really don't do any favors for JB fans.
    For some stupid reason you keep sayin I'm from the east. First of all, I'd never tell a goofball like you where I was from, but it isn't the east. And to those of you who are from back east. I hope you don't think everyone out west is like this tomkurowski fruitcake! Plus, if you dislike easterners so much, then why are so in love with JB? I'm sure Geography isn't your forte'(that means strong point), but NC is back east.
  • tomkurowski
    November 6, 2009
    Chadro, well like a typical looser you can not read or accept the truth. Hey, east coaster is it not past your bedtime. Guess when you sleep alone, you can go to bed anytime you want. I would have a battle of whits with you but to make it a fair challenge you would need 3 more Lostromites to make it an equal debate.

    So to reiterate: I was not criticizing Kody or his true fans. I was remarking about the handful of Lostromites that have to blame any short comings on JB or the judges. I was fortune enough to be able to meet and talk with Kody last weekend and I have no ill will toward him in any way. He was very pleasant to meet. What I hate is a bunch of Lostromites p!@#ing out hatered. When I read about any other rider, the comments loaded with hatered are always Lostromites.

    I would continue with this banter, but honestly; when you feel you need to get crude with your insults, it is proof your intellgence is limited and unable to match whits. Besides, I will count this as a victory when I can make my you resolve to personal insults and crude terms on a public site such as this...I win.....LMAO (oh by the way that means Laugh my !@# Off)
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    Its past his bed time. I think his mom finally told him to get off the computer. The only reason he was even watching the pbr finals was in hopes to see a male enhancement commercial!! lol!
  • webpbr
    November 6, 2009
    tomkurowski- It seems your comments are just as bad, if not worse than the people that you are complaining about. Your comments about you taking the heat so JB doesn't is funny. I guess it is like taking a bullet for the President. I am not a Cowboy, don't wear a hat, don't own a horse, heck I don't even own a pair of boots. None of those things make me anymore or less of a bull riding fan than you.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    You really say some stupid stuff. Its tempting to keep writing, just to see what kind of ignorant crap you will write.
    You say you got an education. I think if you stop going after the 3rd grade, it doesn't really count. What offends is that you say some ignorant stuff about people because they are cheering for a cowboy and not that hippy that you have a hard on for.
    "Won buckles" huh? You tell me the barrel race that gives buckles that say Peterbuilt or Heston??!!
  • tomkurowski
    November 6, 2009
    well unlike yourself, I got an education, then a job and I could afford to switch from direct tv to dish network to watch the rides tonight. I am only lumping the whinnie little Lostromites girly boys that are posting here in that group. Guess it offends you because it fits you. So if you mamas boys are focusing your hatered on me that is ok. it redirects your rehetoric off JB on onto me. By the way, I am not a world champ but I know where I won my buckles... where did you buy yours

    BY the way you idiots counting individual rounds scores. it is the overall average score of rounds that is going to win it all.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    tomkurowski. You're ridiculous. I'm suprized you can even use a computer. It took you so long to respond, because it takes time to look up every word in the dictionary and then find the right keys!!lol(that means laugh out loud).
    That's crazy that you lump every Kody fan into one group. I'm sure not gonna lump all the JB fans into a group with you. There'd be some pissed off people if said something that low.
  • tomkurowski
    November 6, 2009
    Never claimed to be a cowboy and have no hat on you City Slicker. What are you one of those Metro sexuals? Bet you voted Obama as well. So bundle up I heard the North East is getting a cold spell.

    Now back to the facts, Kody just covered his 5th round, but I am certian you Lostromites will be complaining his score was too low because of JB paying off the judges or something. Yes just read previous postings and you will be seeing the same thing the rest of us see. boo hoo hoo, Lostromites are whinners and criers.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    tomkurowski
    you must be a world champ I guess??
    That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever read. You say "Kody's fans are haters and posers." Wow, its obvious from your comment that you aint no cowboy. Anybody who uses the term "poser" shouldn't point fingers. A hat sure doesn't make you a cowboy, so go take a look in the mirror.
  • tomkurowski
    November 6, 2009
    Pavillion it is proof you can read stats, but you certianly never pulled a rope or called for a gate. DId you even consider tonights draws or even each of the riders previous scores?

    By the way your earlier retort to my comments we not missed just ignored. The truth is you are a hater. Unfortunetly sounds as if most of Kody's fan here are haters and posers... Remeber a hat does not make you a cowboy and reading stats do not make you an expert... So once again you have called for a turn out !!!
  • pavilion
    November 6, 2009
    funny how Mauney won the 1st round and scored higher in round 2, and Lostroh score higher in round 3 and won round 4, now,.. who do you suppose win win tonight knowing they both have great bulls in trubador and ricky bobby, and trubador is 1.35 better in score, but JB gets the score in judges eyes,
    mmm, I wonder??... still I wonder.
  • ford girl
    November 6, 2009
    So happy for Kody. deing from wy on the co and wy border makes me just as mucha Kody Lostroh fan as a true coloradin. do great Kody and Kick Butt!!!
  • hind quarters
    November 6, 2009
    Mr Lostroh has an excellent chance but tonight will determine the race.

    It's the break point of the draw and just like the 800 meter sprint, the last 200 meters will be defined by character and heart, which includes intellect.

    Should be interesting.
  • Shannon K
    November 6, 2009
    CHER: Did you post here as well? Because I can still see your comment at www.pbrnow.com/release/?id=5851.
  • CHER
    November 6, 2009
    My comment on this blog looks like it never showed up...I chose my words carefully and never used any bad language. If I struck a cord with any of the commentators and whoever is in charge of reading these blogs made sure I was blocked, then it's all good!
  • walkamungus
    November 6, 2009
    whatever -- nicely said; I agree that either will be a great champion. Good luck tonight to both Kody and JB ... and to the rest of the riders and bulls, of course, particularly my fantasy team.
  • whatever
    November 6, 2009
    Plain and simple... it's about riding bulls. JB and Kody are in a great race for the buckle. Quit bashing people and talking smack. Now you are out looking at their myspace pages?? Get a life, let it play out- and either one will be a great champion.
  • cwolfe
    November 6, 2009
    I hope the judges and commentators listen to the public and quit showing favoritism toward JB. Kody has been ahead all season give him the credit he deserves.
  • batkmom
    November 6, 2009
    I totally agree with lostroh fan. I am so sick and
    tired of the praise that JB gets that I just want
    to scream at the guys that the PBR has doing their
    commintaries and judges. There is no way that ride
    last night was worth that score. Let alone all the
    rerides that he gets that he should not get. I am
    a huge Kody fan and think that he needs to get
    recognized for the hard work and dedication that
    he puts forth in the sport. They are always worried
    about JB and what he has done. I am glad that I have
    DVR cause now I record the performance and watch
    it when it is over so that I can fast forward to all
    of them talking cause JB is all that they talk about
    never the number one man. I hope that Ryan Mcconnel
    can make he way to the top too and show them that
    he is just as good as JB also. Ryan and Kody need
    to win this. Good luck to you guys.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    pbrgrandm, don't boycott it cause of that!! Kody's fixin to win this deal. I bet you'd like to see that?
  • snoopy
    November 6, 2009
    Mabey why the PBR is so into interviewing JB is because he LOVES the camera more than Kody. It's just a thought.

    The reason they interviewed JB last night instead of Kody is it was live and Kody was being interviewed in the arena. You could see it in the background on a big screen. Believe me, I was angry about it until I saw Kody in the background.
  • webpbr
    November 6, 2009
    Looking back at my comments, I was not saying JB is an alchololic. I was just saying I know first hand, that excessive drinking can be a problem and has destroyed many lives and families. The main thing that I am concerned with (not that I'm not concerned about JB) is censorship. Maybe Keith would like to explain why the comment was deleted?
  • Shannon K
    November 6, 2009
    pbrgrandma: Regarding interviewing JB first, KRC posted this on another article earlier today: "It's LIVE TV and they had no choice. Kody won the round and so his immediate responsibility is to do an in-arena interview for those in attendance. He then has to pose for photos with the presenting sponsors after being given his buckle and check for winning the round. Versus conducted the J.B. interview while this was going on and then followed with Kody as soon as he was done." Also, though I didn't clock it, it seemed to me that Kody's interview was longer than JB's. I'm sorry to hear you'll be boycotting the rest of the Finals -- you're sure to miss some exciting rides!
  • pbrgrandma
    November 6, 2009
    I do not think that JB should not win the finals because of his personality I just think that the PBR needs to recognize that alot of fans are very upset about the praise he is getting.
    lostroh fan - I too was very upset last night about how Leah rushed over to interview JB instead of putting the cameras on Kody after his win. I turned my tv off at that point. and i refuse to watch anymore of the pbr finals after that.
    webpbr - as far as i know the comments that fanofthebull made were true because i too have heard/seen the same. and i agree with everything else that was said.
  • lostroh_fan_86
    November 6, 2009
    Chadro: That is exactly what I was trying to say! Thanks....you just said it a little better lol
  • Shannon K
    November 6, 2009
    TWTX: No, I don't remember seeing that on camera -- thanks for the eyewitness details!
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    What he needs to do, is if he wants to drink like that, AVOID the cameras. Like I said, a lot of guys drink, but you won't see them drunk ever cause they know to lay low. Not at all defending that, but you can't be so ignorant as to think, one can do whatever he wants and not be scrutinized.
  • lostroh_fan_86
    November 6, 2009
    just want to clear up that JW HART said JB should NOT have gotten that many points for his ride. Sorry for the mistake!


    And Tammie...even though I was watching from home, I HAD A HUGE KNOT in my stomach too! I sure hope you got me some good pictures! Have fun!
  • lostroh_fan_86
    November 6, 2009
    I am totally disgusted at how the PBR is paying so much attention to the #2 man instead of the #1 man! What's the deal? Kody has been #1 all but seven events this year, yet just about all the attention at the Finals this year is on JB MAUNEY! If JB is so great, why isnt he the #1 man right now? Why arent the other guys chasing him? I mean I have never met the guy, quite frankly, that doesnt bother me, he doesnt really seem like someone I would enjoy being around! He is a good bullrider...BUT he isnt the only bullrider in the PBR or the world for that matter....so why does the PBR continue to play favorite towards him!? And for those of you who dont see it that way...please get some gl!@#es or something. A blind man could see what's happening. JW Hart even said JB should have gotten that many points for his ride. I will say it was a good ride, but not 89 points..And then they chase him down to get an interview and start asking him what bull he's gonna pick. Not payin any attention to the fact that Kody just made a great ride on Mission Accomplished and beat JB again in a round! BUT OH...NO ONE CARES! IT"S REALLY PATHETIC!!!

    And about JB's drinking...all you have to do is look at the pictures on his myspace to see that the guy likes to drink. Alot of 23 year olds do, and I agree that it is his business, but when you chose to compete in a sport that is nationally televised...where millions of people see you, small children included, those children who look up to you and want to be like you....maybe, just maybe you should take into consideration what kind of example you are setting! Maybe keep those pictures private. Dont Glamorize them...if that is a word!

    I hope the PBR listens to their fans, and start giving credit where credit is due...

    GOOD LUCK KODY! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! GOD BLESS!
  • TWTX
    November 6, 2009
    Congrats to KODY!! It was very exciting to be at the event last night and see Kody win the round!!! I had knot in my stomach. but was jumping and screaming after he rode and then again when they announced his score.

    Keep it going tonight on Troubie!!!
    GO KODY!!!!!

    One interesting thing happened that may have not been said on TV. One of the rides toward the end, can't remember which, after the rider was off the bull rope slung off the bull over the back of the chutes up and into the crowd. I did not see it but saw the people in the stands handing the rope down. Just shows how powerful these bulls are.

    GO KODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • webpbr
    November 6, 2009
    Were the comments that got deleted false, or just not flattering? Is this censorship from the PBR or Keith? This is what I am talking about, that as the PBR grows and becomes more mainstream, you will not have paid PBR writers potecting them. The general media will tell all about these guys problems. Alcholol can be dangerous, and I have family members that are alchololics.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    pbrgrandma, but you know what, its the same reason people watch Jerry Springer... you know what I mean. This is just an idea, but if this world championship came down to a tie and they had to decide who'd win based on personalities, Kody would take it I think. Kody seems like a stand up guy. He deserves and I hope like heck he gets it. He's cool, laid back and rides like a son of gun.
  • batkmom
    November 6, 2009
    pbrgrandma; i have to agree with you on the fan part
    of jb. he is very rude and very full of himself.
    it is sad that he cant take the time for a youngster
    that looks up to him and sign an autograph.
  • pbrgrandma
    November 6, 2009
    I think they must have deleted their comment. Drinking is his business but it is ridiculous that an outstanding young man like Kody has been so succesful & outstanding but the pbr chooses to praise someone like JB that is ruining there name. Not only the drinking but the way he handles fans. Ive meet him plenty of times and i have never been around someone as rude and arrogant.
  • Shannon K
    November 6, 2009
    webpbr: I don't see them either...not sure what's going on. I do hope JB doesn't get into the habit of drinking too much -- that can destroy a person, and I'd hate to see that happen to him, or to any of the riders for that matter.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    I'm not defending JB one bit and he is really stupid to be showin up drunk and stuff like that, but at the same time, he wouldn't be the first to have done that. In my opinion, there are many reasons to find that guy irritating, but I think the drinkin is his business. While very stupid and immature, that is his right and it just gives him a disadvantage. I've seen guys who were total alchoholics, but they were good people, just had problem with drinking.
  • batkmom
    November 6, 2009
    Kody is doing a great job and deserves to be noticed
    more by the ones that work for the PBR. I am so tired
    of only listening to them talk about JB. Kody you
    deserve to go all the way. Make sure and leave
    your mark so the rest know that you are number 1 for
    a reason.
  • webpbr
    November 6, 2009
    Maybe I missed it, was there comments from fanofthebull, because I don't see it?
  • pbrgrandma
    November 6, 2009
    wow fanofthebull nailed that right on the head. ive been watching pbr for years & my son in law is a stock contractor and my granddaughter is a former girlfriend of one of the riders and ive heard plenty of stories about JB showing up to a perf drunk from all 3 of them. it makes me sick to see everyone favor him. ive pretty much stopped watching the pbr over the whole deal.
  • Shannon K
    November 6, 2009
    chadro: Really? Guess it's a good thing I turned off the TV as soon as the PBR coverage was over :).
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    Shannon K:
    Last night I read your comment and it was right as the bull ridin was finishing up and guess what the first commercial was after the bull ridin was?? You guessed, the male inhancement commercial. I had to laugh cause I had never noticed that they had so many until you mentioned it.
  • trent_silver
    November 6, 2009
    Well put, fanofthebull!!
  • webpbr
    November 6, 2009
    pbrfan?? - LOL, good one.
  • pbrfan??
    November 6, 2009
    in twitter: the word is Zack is badly hurt, he'll be replace by an alternate.
  • pbrfan??
    November 6, 2009
    Shannon-"male enhancement"?,.. Oh those r for the bulls,make em buck big time,..LOL , j/k,..hardly notice any commercials myself,..
  • Shannon K
    November 6, 2009
    KRC and chadro: Thanks for explaining -- makes more sense to me now.
  • pavilion
    November 6, 2009
    Hey! judges are at it again,.. last night they gave Mauney 89 points,..to which Jdub say,"I disagree with score JB got, the bull bucked weak, and it should be 87",..Now looking at the DVR and sure I think Lostroh should have gotten 94.0 or more if the judges were looking at Lostroh's as they were at JB's,...
  • trent_silver
    November 6, 2009
    Not knocking JB, but in my opinion I think Kody deserves to win this, after leading most of the year and riding through the injuries that caused people to think he couldnt do this, I really hope he can pull it off. Keep it going Kody!!!
  • tomkurowski
    November 6, 2009
    Thats it JB, keep your eye on your goal. You have made a plan so stick to the race. You soon will hold the title. 480 points is easy to over come with 4 rounds to go.
  • reznibd
    November 6, 2009
    Keep up the good work JB. Never give up. Never give in. You were very respectful and lighthearted last night after Kody won the round. I was so proud of your response about the "foot race." You're a fine person and do so much for the sport of bull riding--thank you, thank you, thank you! Am going to Atlanta and hoping that you'll be there. Sporting a new buckle, perhaps?!
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    Oops, didn't see KRC's response. That could be it I imagine too.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    Shannon K,
    I think what he means when he says, "picked up the bull," he is talking about the rider getting in time with the bull. For example, if a bull turns back and starts spinning and the rider "picks him up," he just getting into rythm with him. Most honest bulls have a certain timing and rythm when they buck. I think that's what he means. Hope that helps.
  • cactus-sue
    November 6, 2009
    Why has there been no mention of Apollo? He was voted in by the riders, and due to his injury is not competing. I do feel he should have a mention on tv and an update for the fans on how he is doing. I've brought this up before, but he is just such a great bull that he deserves some praise too!
  • cactus-sue
    November 6, 2009
    Congratulations to Black Pearl and Company! What an outstanding bull! It will be exciting to see the contenders tonight and how the rest of the race goes for Bull of the Year!
  • cactus-sue
    November 6, 2009
    Congratulations to Kody Lostroh on a fabulous ride last night! Keep it going Kody! I wish you all the best including a gold buckle!!!
  • Keith Ryan Cartwright
    November 6, 2009
    Shannon K,

    Not sure which ride(s) in particular you're speaking so, in general, if a bull is spinning in one direction and the rider is falling out of position, but eventually gets back to the middle and ends up in control then you could say he "picked up" the bull.

    The bull was originally makes his moves faster than the rider was able to make counter moves.

    Another instance where that could happen, but, I think, you would say the bull picked up the rider is when he's spinning in one direction and goes back the other way. If that move were to move the bull back under the rider you could say he was picked up.

    Again, I haven't seen any broadcasts from the Finals so I don't know specific rides he was talking about, but those could be two types of scenarios he was talking about.

    I hope that helps,
    KRC
  • Shannon K
    November 6, 2009
    chadro: Could you (or someone else who knows) tell me what Justin McBride means when he says a rider "picked up" the bull? He seems to say it when the bull is spinning.
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    Also, McConnel made a really good ride. His style reminds me a lot of Owen Washburn's. Good job!
  • chadro
    November 6, 2009
    Wow, that was cool!! JB made a nice ride and when the crowd wasn't even done cheering, Kody answered it!! Sweet!!
  • Shannon K
    November 5, 2009
    Yay, another (mostly) fun round tonight! I enjoyed the spate of rides near the end, especially Kody's ride on Mission Accomplished. He, JB, and Valdiron made it look so easy tonight! It was good to have Justin McBride back in the VS booth -- he seems to get more comfortable and improve every time he's there. And I really admire the respect and goodwill Kody and JB seem to have for each other!

    I did hate to see Guilherme, Wiley, Chris, Cody N., Renato, et al. buck off again. It's frustrating to watch all these great riders struggle so, and I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for them! I'm so glad that Austin wasn't hurt when the bull side-flopped on him -- I was praying with my heart in my throat for a few moments. He is one tough man!

    Also, is it just me, or have we been seeing few to no "male enhancement" commercials during the Finals? I don't know whether that's just by chance, whether the PBR listened to those of us who have complained about those ads, or whether I've just become adept at ignoring them...but I'm thankful whichever is the case!

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