Wichita Controversy

Well it seems that the drama continues on the Built Ford Tough Series. Whether it is questionable re-rides, bad judging, World Cup rosters, or just the mention of J.B. Mauney's name, it seems to be a constant part of the tour in 2010. Wichita was no exception. The controversy about whether Travis Briscoe should have ridden in the short go is the topic of the week.

Travis has to come out and make his ride in that situation. Period. First, he missed out on the opportunity to pick up some valuable points that may impact who walks away with the million dollars at the end of the World Finals in Vegas. Second, he allowed the number one bull rider in the world (at the time) to have a chance to do exactly what Travis needed to do.

I know that lots of PBR fans will argue that Travis did the "smart" thing and that he was "taking care of himself, long term", but you don't win world championships by being smart. Kody Lostroh proved that last year, and now is a World Champion. Obviously, he is paying for it this year, but he has his gold buckle and nobody can ever take that away from him.

That buckle has to be worth way more than a bad knee, if you are going to win one. If Travis was dealing with an injury that was going to threaten his long term health any more so than he does on a weekly basis, just by getting on the back of a 3,000 pound animal does, then my opinion would be different. It's not, it's a knee injury, not a heart attack, stroke, etc. Get it taped up and COWBOY UP.