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Location: Displaced Iowegian | ksjackofalltrades - 2016-02-22 7:26 PM Dinero10 - 2016-02-22 9:56 AM MS2011 - 2016-02-21 6:11 PM NJJ - 2016-02-21 6:10 PM MS2011 - 2016-02-21 6:01 PM ksjackofalltrades - 2016-02-21 5:33 PM MS2011 - 2016-02-21 4:34 PM ksjackofalltrades - 2016-02-15 9:20 PM MS2011 - 2016-02-15 6:24 PM SKM - 2016-02-15 5:30 PM MS2011 - 2016-02-15 2:37 PM MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine. Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example). That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself. Why would you not want the option to enter there? Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard. It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.
What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able? At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives? You still have to be in the top 50 to qualify for San Antonio. That does require traveling usually to get in that top group. It was.... he won Odessa which put him in the top 5 for 2016 and got an invite. I'm not saying it's an easy thing to do to get in without rodeoing full time...but it can be done. This will be his 2nd trip there in the past 5 years and he's not gone to very many.....has a separate full time job.
They list a 2015 champion......I would say it is an event that they probably do not advertise..... |
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Location: The Saudia Arabia of Wind Energy, Western Oklahoma | NJJ - 2016-02-23 12:54 PM ksjackofalltrades - 2016-02-22 7:26 PM Dinero10 - 2016-02-22 9:56 AM MS2011 - 2016-02-21 6:11 PM NJJ - 2016-02-21 6:10 PM MS2011 - 2016-02-21 6:01 PM ksjackofalltrades - 2016-02-21 5:33 PM MS2011 - 2016-02-21 4:34 PM ksjackofalltrades - 2016-02-15 9:20 PM MS2011 - 2016-02-15 6:24 PM SKM - 2016-02-15 5:30 PM MS2011 - 2016-02-15 2:37 PM MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine. Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example). That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself. Why would you not want the option to enter there? Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard. It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.
What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able? At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives? You still have to be in the top 50 to qualify for San Antonio. That does require traveling usually to get in that top group. It was.... he won Odessa which put him in the top 5 for 2016 and got an invite. I'm not saying it's an easy thing to do to get in without rodeoing full time...but it can be done. This will be his 2nd trip there in the past 5 years and he's not gone to very many.....has a separate full time job.
Comparing the steer roping hauling requirements with the standard events is not a good comparison. I can assure you that if you qualified for San Antonio, with maybe the exception of a couple of entries that get in from the current years standings, you hauled a lot. I have qualified for San Antonio and I am well aware of the many miles it takes to get enter. |
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Location: Texas! | Anyone else see this?
ERA dismisses its lawsuit against the PRCA
Today the efforts of the PRCA to protect its members and the Association were vindicated. At 1:12 p.m. Central Time, the ERA dismissed entirely its lawsuit against the PRCA. |
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Location: SE KS | WYOracer - 2016-02-23 3:47 PM Anyone else see this? ERA dismisses its lawsuit against the PRCA Today the efforts of the PRCA to protect its members and the Association were vindicated. At 1:12 p.m. Central Time, the ERA dismissed entirely its lawsuit against the PRCA.
yep saw it - that speaks volumes to me.
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| Wow... Didn't see this one coming!
http://www.prorodeo.com/news-display/2016/02/23/era-dismisses-its-lawsuit-against-the-prca |
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| WYOracer - 2016-02-23 3:47 PM Anyone else see this? ERA dismisses its lawsuit against the PRCA Today the efforts of the PRCA to protect its members and the Association were vindicated. At 1:12 p.m. Central Time, the ERA dismissed entirely its lawsuit against the PRCA.
A little birdie told me last week this was going to happen most likely. |
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| Elite Rodeo Athletes Decide to Not Pursue Antitrust Lawsuit at This Time
Will focus on 2016 ERA Premier Tour
BOERNE, TX (February 23, 2016) The ERA, Trevor Brazile, Bobby Mote, and Ryan Motes have decided that they will not continue with the pending antitrust class action lawsuit against the PRCA at this time. The decision has come after looking at the real reasons the ERA was formed and why the PRCA’s anticompetitive bylaws were put in to place.
They are pleased that a court recognized the allegations against the PRCA are serious and authorized the lawsuit to proceed, but have concluded that it is better for them, the ERA Tour, and the sport of rodeo to avoid the distraction of an expensive and long legal battle with PRCA for now.
“The ERA has always been about creating a rodeo property that is unique to the marketplace and that fans could enjoy,” states Tony Garritano, CEO & President of the ERA. “The unwavering support and commitment to the vision of the ERA, whether by an owner or participant has been overwhelming. The idea of showcasing the best rodeo contestants on one stage through a regular-season format that culminates in a championship event and having it all nationally televised has always been the vision,” Tony Garritano explains.
Future generations of rodeo contestants will be eligible to compete in the ERA either as participants or owners. The ERA is open to the very best rodeo talent through an ability-driven system like most other professional sports.
“We continue to move forward with the ERA and are excited about the upcoming inaugural season. The fans will be excited to see what we have planned and we will provide a great show for them,” says 3-time World Champion Tie-down Roper Tuf Cooper.
The first ERA event is scheduled for March 25-26 in Redmond, Oregon, ending with its World Championship in Dallas, Texas, November 9-13. |
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | scwebster - 2016-02-23 5:00 PM WYOracer - 2016-02-23 3:47 PM Anyone else see this? ERA dismisses its lawsuit against the PRCA Today the efforts of the PRCA to protect its members and the Association were vindicated. At 1:12 p.m. Central Time, the ERA dismissed entirely its lawsuit against the PRCA. A little birdie told me last week this was going to happen most likely.
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| 1DSoon - 2016-02-23 6:48 PM scwebster - 2016-02-23 5:00 PM WYOracer - 2016-02-23 3:47 PM Anyone else see this? ERA dismisses its lawsuit against the PRCA Today the efforts of the PRCA to protect its members and the Association were vindicated. At 1:12 p.m. Central Time, the ERA dismissed entirely its lawsuit against the PRCA. A little birdie told me last week this was going to happen most likely.
Not really. I just have a friend whos family member sits on the board of the ERA. |
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| That's a lot of legal fees they have paid just to back out all together. A LOT of money wasted I would think.
I wonder if the WPRA will follow suit now? |
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Location: 'Hawk Country | I'm wondering what's coming next.
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