Ryan Dirteater Tops The Field In Dallas

I am proud to announce that the Cherokee Nation's Ryan Dirteater won the PBR's Dickie's Invitational in Dallas,Texas this past weekend catapaulting him to number three in the BFTS Standings.Ryan rode Cat Man Do in round one for 89 points and a tie for first and second in the round.He looked great aboard that bull and kept correcting his position with every jump. Round two and the short go will not be televised until tonight but Ryan came in third in round two with 87.75 points aboard Stiffler and he rode The Geetus in the short go for 83 points and seventh place. I take it the bull didn't have his normal trip as he only scored 41 while Kasey Hayes scored 90 in the short go aboard California Dreaming who had a bull score of 44.25. When the dust settled Ryan had scored259.75 aboard three bulls,earning 774.75 points and a whopping $49,244.oo in cash.

I interviewed Ryan when the PBR came to Nashville lastAugust and I was very impressed not only with his riding ability but his attitude and character. He was second to Justin Mcbride in the event and the nineteen year old was thrilled.This is a young gun who has a good chance at making World Champion soon;and I hope this win will win him some sponsors from among the Tribes along with business sponsorships. He is living his dream.

J.B.Mauney was second in the average with 256 points on three head ; which put him in first place in the BFTS standings.