More events????

[rodeogal10077]

Okay, so I'm new here. But has anyone else noticed that the PBR seems to be adding more and more events?! And now there's the challenge in Hawaii AFTER the finals. The riders aren't going to have time to rest and if the veteran riders are out, then they are going to keep bringing in more rookies. Eventually the PBR is going to consist of only rookies. Did I start ranting? I think so. Does anyone else agree with thhis?

[milo]

I agree that the PBR is trying to burn the candle at both ends and the riders are paying the price. We went to the BFTS in Nampa this year. It was the last event before the break - 18 or 19 straight - Flint kept saying how tired everyone was and it showed - the show was ho-hum. Some of the top guys were sitting it out. I think they are trying to be the only show in town and eventually will string themselves out too far.

[rodeogal10077]

Yeah. Me too. Even the telecasts seemed to be much less energetic. And I know the PBR wants the extra events to satisfy the fans more, but if many of the champions and veteran riders are sitting out, and everyone broadcasting the event is tired too, then really it's not too great fo the the fans either. I don't know. I just think it would be better to keep the rider's best interests in mind too.

[cowgirl4life30]

I don't think there is TOO many events... I just think there are too many back to back at the beginning of the season and not enough at the end. If I had my way.. I'd have more breaks in the first half and then more (like 2/month) in May, June, July and August. This year they had what? 18 back to back and none in May, 1 in each june, july and august. Personally, I think it makes sense for them to have summer events with kids out of school, people taking family vacations... bull riding fans may plan vacations around bull riding events.

I think the reason you/we don't view the telecasts as exciting this time of year is because we go a month (or longer) without seeing a new event. I know I get into it more when I see a new one each week... after a long period of time between I can't get as pumped up, I have no clue why.

[CThrash13]

cowgirl4life30 said:

I don't think there is TOO many events... I just think there are too many back to back at the beginning of the season and not enough at the end. If I had my way.. I'd have more breaks in the first half and then more (like 2/month) in May, June, July and August. This year they had what? 18 back to back and none in May, 1 in each june, july and august. Personally, I think it makes sense for them to have summer events with kids out of school, people taking family vacations... bull riding fans may plan vacations around bull riding events.

I think the reason you/we don't view the telecasts as exciting this time of year is because we go a month (or longer) without seeing a new event. I know I get into it more when I see a new one each week... after a long period of time between I can't get as pumped up, I have no clue why.

I agree with everything you said Kelly.

The number of events is ok, but they need two events during the summer months, which would give them a couple breaks throughout the winter and spring months. That 18 straight weeks is a bunch of crap. I know it's good for the fans, but it takes its toll in the end. I wouldn't mind skipping some weeks in there as long as we got a few more events in the summer.

I'm having a hard time getting into the PBR right now because of the dead time. There are only so much you can see by looking at the results. I haven't even watched all of the last two events, and they were in Dallas and Tulsa, respectively. I just wasn't in the PBR mood.

I just hope I can get back in the groove when September and October roll around.

[NCWEST]

I agree. I think the events need to be scheduled better and the breaks more evened out...A month break then one event and then another month break just doesn't keep the interest going.

[onehotcowboy]

Well, I will probably get into trouble for this, but I need to put my 2 cents in. I remember several arguements on the PBR riders are the cream of the crop. It seems that 18 events back to back is to hard on them you say. Lets see, the PRCA, IPRA, NFPB, ETC... guys go close to 100- 300 shows a year, 1-4 a week on average, give or take. Sounds like they may have a little more endurance, or drive maybe. The bullridings they go to dont pay what the PBR does. They have to win like 4-6 big events to match the PBR'S one event payout. They HAVE to go every day or week if they want to survive. They also have to pay entry fee's, they dont get paid just to show up. They drive all nite to get to the next show, then do it all over again, hoping they have enough money for fee's and food.....not to mention the price of gas nowadays,I think these guys have it alot rougher than the PBR riders. Guess maybe its like comparing oranges to apples, not sure, but....thats how I feel !!! Oh well.....

[CThrash13]

Chief, you are right for the most part.

However, this isn't the 60s and 70s anymore, and bull riding as a whole is much more popular nowadays than it was back then. Why not treat these riders like they deserve to be treated? Why should they have to ride in 100 events a year to make a decent living?

Bull riders are awesome athletes, and they need to be getting paid like other professional athletes do. I think they should ride every other week or so and get paid great money. I think it should be like that in the PBR, PRCA, etc.

Then again, that's an old schooler's view against a new schooler's view. They are much different, and I'm sure the debate is split down the middle to a certain extent.

It's always good to argue a little with you Chief... I've missed it as of late.

[onehotcowboy]

LMAO......I knew YOU would respond Code-Man !!! I cant even argue on your point about they ALL should get paid great, and old school and new school, and even about missing a good arguement....LOL. That was the bomb there. Ive been very busy, and only check here once in awhile, its been pretty quiet here lately, not much for me to argue about. Hope things are well with you and your family........ ;D

[rodeogal10077]

I agree. It is kinda split down the middle somehow. Bull riders are real athletes who deserve to make the money that other professional athletes make. It would be nice if all of the bull riding associations gave a little bit more time in between events at times. I know that it's supposed to be like a marathon and that only the toughest will make it through and win, but it would still really be tough even if they got more breakes instead of SO MANY back to back to back events. But then there are those other bull riders scratching out a living every week attending rodeos and having to drive across the country too. It is tough. But that's still what this sport is...
So if you really think about it, the PBR riders don't have it as the riders who travel across the countries to rodeos every weekend and don't get any breaks. But if you think about it, ,many of the people who are in the PBR now had to do that to get there. oh well... There are many different points of view to be had.

[chrisshiversluver]

i think that if they are going to have this many events there should at least have a significant break after the finals sort of an "off season" for a couple months. That way they could have a good amount of events but also have a season where all veteran riders could heal up and be ready to start the next season fresh.

[Homeslice]

I agree, don't put event #1 the weekend RIGHT AFTER the PBR Finals. Wait until the end of December or beginning of January.