Veteran Bull Rider Takes Round One in Ohio

By PBR
Posted Sunday, October 11, 2009

Tune in for all of the non-stop action as the Cooper Tires Invitational concludes on VERSUS.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 10, 2009) - The 2009 Cooper Tires Invitational brought the best bull riders in the world to Columbus’ Nationwide Arena for stop no. 30 on the elite Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS). At the end of the exciting Saturday night performance, veteran bull rider Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) took first place after scoring 88.75 points on the bull, Carolina Cat, owned by Walton & Wagoner Bucking Bulls. He collected a much-needed check for $2,730, adding valuable money to his 2009 Qualifier Standings.

Oregon fan favorite Ross Coleman (Molalla, Ore.) took second place in the round after riding the bull, Scaredy Cat of Dakota Rodeo/Denny Hawks for 87.75 points. Two-time World Champion Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) rode the bull, Bravo (George Walschon/Gene Baker/Homestead Genetics) for 87.25 points while young gun Elliott Jacoby (Fredericksburg, Texas) finished in fourth place after taking on the bull, Hell Yeah, owned by Danny Reagan Bucking Bulls, for 87 points. Rounding out fifth place was Dustin Elliott (North Platte, Neb.) who scored 86.75 points on BRH Ranch/Gene Baker’s bull, Last Call.

Due to his round two win at the GoDaddy.com Invitational, Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus during round one of the Cooper Tires Invitational. Meier made the eight second whistle on Mr. Teevy, owned by Crazy H Bucking Bulls; therefore, he took home the $5,000 bonus. As the round one winner in Columbus, Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) will be eligible for the bonus during Sunday’s performance.

The Cooper Tires Invitational continues tomorrow as the top 40 bull riders in the world compete to see who will take home the coveted event title. Catch all of the action when VERSUS airs round two and the Built Ford Tough Championship Round at 9 p.m. EST.

INJURY REPORT:
Ryan Dirteater (Hulbert, Okla.) sprained his knee after bucking off his round one bull. He is probable for round two in Columbus.

Bryan Richardson (Dallas, Texas) suffered a shoulder sprain during round one, but will ride in Sunday’s round.

Cooper Tires Invitational RESULTS
ROUND ONE: 1) Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) 88.75 points on Carolina Cat (Walton & Wagoner Bucking Bulls), $2,730; 2) Ross Coleman (Molalla, Ore.) 87.75 points on Scaredy Cat (Dakota Rodeo/Denny Hawks), $1,950; 3) Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) 87.25 points on Bravo (George Walschon/Gene Baker/Homestead Genetics), $1,170; 4) Elliott Jacoby (Fredericksburg, Texas) 87 points on Hell Yeah (Denny Reagan Bucking Bulls); 5) Dustin Elliott (North Platte, Neb.) 86.75 points on Last Call (BRH Ranch/Gene Baker).

All roads are leading to Las Vegas and you don’t want to miss out on any of the action at the 2009 Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas, Nev. The world-class event will take place on Oct. 30-Nov 1 and Nov. 5-8 at the Thomas & Mack Center---get your tickets NOW at 866.PBR.SHOW or unlvtickets.com!