Kody Over JB
The bulls are gone; the cowboys are healing their wounds. Thus, the end of a long and wild week of events here in Las Vegas.
What was accurately billed as the tightest race in the sport’s history came down to the wire and the numbers. The top two contenders are the best of friends, yet the very best competitors.
Kody Lostroh and JB Mauney gave the 17,000 fans in the Thomas and Mack Center every dime they paid for the tickets plus some as they entered the last round almost dead even for the top spot. Each having to ride one of the toughest bulls in the world.
Although JB rode his bull for an amazing 93.75 ride and Kody was thrown off at 7.49 seconds; Kody took home the buckle and the title of 2009 Pro Bull Rider’s World Champion.
JB didn’t walk away empty handed. He was the World Event Champion. He also goes home with a record that will stand the test of time. Being the only PBR cowboy to ever ride all eight bulls at the World Finals.
Kody has been to the World Finals four times and placed in the top 5 three times. JB has been runner up two years in a row. So you can imagine what kind of emotions and tensions were on display. Both men always showed the fans true professionalism and PBR bravery through all the battles.
If there is one round of this series you MUST watch again on TV, make sure it’s the final round. It will have you on the edge of your seats. Even knowing who won, its how it was won that will amaze you!
Our congratulations on the wins… You both earned them..
