As a fan I often try to stay out of the business side of the game. For I know I am not educated enough in business to understand things. However, it seems to me that the PBR is goin' in the wrong direction.
I have been a fan since I was 14 years old. Yes I joined in the era of the Chris Shivers Vs. Justin Mcbride. Yes, as Ive watched videos from the past I realize that I missed out on great things but at 22 I see a big issues arising in the PBR.
Yes, I know with new administration things change. They kick the old ideaology to the curb and want to tred in the water they see fit. However, Randy made big strides in gettin television coverage for the sport...but the cowboy way! Think back to the Mexico Event in 2007 many where hoping it would blow up in Randy face but it didnt.
I am sorry, I am in this sport for the cowboys and bulls. It what drew me to the sport in the first place. It was that weird facination with man taming beast that hooked me some 8 years ago. I use to proclaim the PBR everywhere I went. Now, I single the guys out and call them pro riders.
I dont personally know sean and the rest of the heads but I do personally know the cowboys. I just wanna know what happened to the original 20 cowboys dreams? To make bull riding this stand a lone sport enjoyed by millions. Yes, the PBR has some of the rankest bulls and in my opipion the best of the best of riders from all over the world. However, why did we have to feed Chad Ochocinco's ego. I was real devastatate when my PBR MAG HAD HIM PLASTERED IN IT! Where was the brillant article about recovering cowboys that was on the website or the discovery type article that came with the history of Dr. Tandy Freeman? I do not follow mr. ochocinco on twitter anymore for the shear fact that I have taste. I am not gonna argue all athletes are good at what they do but personally this sport appeals to all ages. My niece and Nephew are 4 &5. Grant it their exposure to the sport has come from their friendship with Mckennon Wimberly but my nephew is so cute and says he wants to ride in the PBR. Well I do not want him their if the sport isnt gonna care about the guys who make up the other half of the equation in this dangerous game.
I am not pointing fingers to anyone but when I first joined Twitter and first got called a tweetheart it was because of Shannon and Dave. I then went and watched all of Daves video and even cried when he made a fan video and one of my weakest moments as a fan was perfectly displayed. So, What happened to this being a sport for US! We pay for your big fancy office, We pay to outrageous charges on top of seat prices. What happened to the company I use to want to work for? What happened to the intriguity. Can someone tell me that?
I will always be a fan of this sport and mainly its because I feel that the riders and the stock contractors should be able to freely showcase what they love. Plus, I am sorry but I love wrangler jeans and the cute big bull eyes that I see on TV. Contracts are lists of lies, and dedication can not be seen in the office. So maybe I am over-stepping something but by God I WILL NOT LET MY SPORT BECOME TRASH. SO, if I as a fan have to find a replacement COO I WILL. Hell, I know plenty of fans who may be business savvy but will run the business like it was first put together with passion and integrity.
Thank you and God Bless but PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS A SPORT OF COWBOYS NOT DOUCHEBAGS
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