A repeat for B.J. could rely on XBulls success
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoThere are plenty of reasons why B.J. Schumacher was able to capture his first world championship in 2006, but near the top of the list would have to be the Xtreme Bulls Tour.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007$125,000 Indy purse makes championship wide open
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoWith so much money to be had in Indianapolis, the championship crown could fit plenty of heads including current standings leader Zeb Lanham, multiple-stop champ JayC Bean or red-hot Sonny Murphy.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2006Bean bags second Tour title with besting of Biloxi Blues
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoWhen JayC Bean last hooked up with Biloxi Blues of the Southwick, Robertson and Wilson string, he bit the dust in the Omaha, Neb., Quest Center in 7.4 seconds. In Kissimmee, Fla., Bean got his revenge.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006There won't be many familiar faces in Kissimmee
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoThe last time the Xtreme Bulls Tour stopped in Kissimmee, the cowboys were caught off guard by little-seen stock. And this time it won't be much different which makes it anyone's game including Jesse Bail, who is making his bull riding return.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006The "other" Craig named in Ellensburg
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoTwo years ago Clint Craig won the Ellensburg (Wash.) Xtreme Bulls stop. Last year, Jarrod Ford claimed the title. Considering nothing other than the names of the past two champions it shouldn't be a surprise to know Jarrod Craig won this year.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2006Stone, McClain out for Kentucky
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoThe Bluegrass State was going to be a little bluer this weekend as 2001-02 World Champ Blue Stone was scheduled to return from semi-retirement. But an injury has once again sidelined him.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2006Harris sets record, wins Reno title on Werewolf
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoWhen Wild Side showed his lackadaisical side in Reno, Nev., J.W. Harris assumed his Thursday would end the way it had been going … badly. But a re-ride in the championship round on Flying U's Werewolf cured his ills.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2006Silcox primed for déjà vu in Reno
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoLast year, Wesley Silcox made Reno his coming out party as he rode Big Bend's Spotted Jacket to the championship. A go-round here or a second there, and Silcox would be heading back to Reno as the world standings leader. Can Silcox experience déjà vu?
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2006Could Super Cool factor into Schumacher title?
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoOf the top 10 bull riders in the ProRodeo Cowboy World Standings, B.J. Schumacher has been to the fewest rodeos (17 to standings-leader Matt Austin's 31). If he can match up with his long-go bull favorably, don't expect him to fall short in Tulsa, Okla.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2006McClain tames Hot Damn after lucky break
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoIf you're a bull rider, doses of good luck are few and far between. But Jason McClain's traveling partner to the Tulsa edition of the Ride Hard Tour stop must have been Lady Luck.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2006Murphy among those looking for "gateway" to victory
Bob Welch, ESPN.com ProRodeoWith two stops in the books, there are a handful of guys outside the current top 15 who might use Clovis, Calif., as the gateway to a crown. Meet DNCFR star Sonny Murphy.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "matt murphy" make the list?