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Date Posted: Wed, Oct 22 2008, 0:23:32
Author: Kris
Subject: Justin McBride Announces Retirement

Two-Time World Champion Justin McBride Announces Retirement
Don’t miss the defending PBR World Champ as he rides in Las Vegas one final time! MEDIA CONTACT:
Katharine Sherrer
Public Relations Manager
719.242.2800, ext. 3372 office
katharine@pbrnow.com




PUEBLO, Colo. (October 21, 2008) - Two-time and reigning PBR World Champion Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) announced today that he will retire from the sport of bull riding at a press conference held at Silverton Casino Lodge in Las Vegas, Nev. One of the most decorated bull riders in PBR history, the defending World Champ recently crossed the $5 million mark in career earnings in September 2008, making him the richest cowboy in history. In his ten year career, McBride has set an extensive list of records including 32 career event wins; the most money earned in a single season ($1,835,321); and eight single season event wins among many others.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see McBride ride at the last PBR World Finals of his career on Oct. 31-Nov. 2 and Nov. 6-9. For more information, please contact the Professional Bull Riders at 719.242.2800.

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[> Re: Justin McBride Announces Retirement -- Kris, Wed, Oct 22 2008, 0:46:13 [1]

Justin McBride: Game over
Two-time World Champion Justin McBride has decided to call it a career



PUEBLO, Colo. (October 21, 2008) - At a press conference this afternoon in Las Vegas, two-time World Champion Justin McBride announced his retirement from professional bull riding.

“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that was going to happen,” said Brendon Clark, a close friend of McBride. “I’ve known for a long, long time now that that was going to happen. It was just something that he discussed with all his buddies.”

Added Mike White, “Most of the guys knew. It’s not surprising to me.”

After winning last year’s world title – the second of his career – McBride sat out the first six months of the just-completed Built Ford Tough Series. Competing in just seven regular-season events, the Oklahoma cowboy won two event titles – Tulsa and Nashville – and easily qualified for the upcoming PBR World Finals.

“He’s going out when he can still ride every single bull in the world,” Clark said, “and ride the rankest bulls in the world. There will be no doubt in his mind that the day he says he doesn’t want to do it anymore, which will be the last round of the Finals, that he can come back at any time still be able to do it.

“But he wants quit when he’s still the best, and that’s the big thing, I think. It’s the same reason Ty Murray retired. He didn’t think he could do it at the level he wanted to anymore. He quit because he wanted to be able to do it better than anybody else.”

One of the most decorated bull riders in PBR history, the defending World Champ recently crossed the $5 million mark in career earnings in September, making him the richest cowboy in history.

In his 10-year career, McBride has set an extensive list of records, including 32 career event wins; the most money earned in a single season ($1,835,321); and eight single season event wins, among many others.

“He’s not the kind of person to say I’m retiring and then get all the media behind it, have everyone talk about it and then at the last minute come back in six months because everyone thinks he can,” Clark said.

“When he says he’s finished, he’s finished, because that’s the way Justin McBride is. He doesn’t do anything haphazardly.

“He’s definitely not going to change his mind,” Clark continued. “He knew he wanted to quit and this was the time, so I know you won’t see Justin McBride get on another bull again after the eighth round of the PBR World Finals.”

Log back in to www.pbrnow.com to hear the audio of an exclusive one-on-one interview with McBride.

Fellow riders react to the news:

Michael Gaffney: “I’m happy for him, but disappointed for the sport. He’s not going away, I don’t think, but at the same time, to not have him actively riding is a drag for our fans and, quite frankly, those guys in the locker room. But I’m really happy for him and his family because of the danger that’s involved in this business, and he’s a guy that never says die.”

J.B. Mauney: “I mean, you gotta hand it to him. He’s going out on top and he’s still riding good. I don’t know, really. I wouldn’t if I was him, but it’s a lot different, because he’s got a family and everything and he’s a lot older than I am. You can kind of tell he’s ready to go home. … He’s a really good friend of mine and he’s always good to have around the bull ridings, because you can’t act like a sissy when he’s around. He kind of stays on your butt about being a cowboy, and now he won’t be there to do that.”

Kody Lostroh: “He’s definitely made his mark in the world of bull riding. I know he still really likes riding bulls, but he’s got a family going now too, so his priorities have changed a little bit, I guess. It’s good that he’s getting to quit on top of his game and not hanging around so long that the sport makes him leave.”

L.J. Jenkins: “Holy cow—I would have never thought that he would do that. I figured Adriano being a three-time World Champ, that he’d want to do the same. We’ve all seen he can do that any day, and that’s kind of what I was figuring. I thought once he became a two-time World Champ that he might think about it, but I never saw it coming now.”

Mike White: “I look at it from a family perspective. … Justin’s made a really good living in a short period of time and he’s got a family. He wants to retire and spend time with his family…he’s made a lot of money and he’s at the point where he can retire and enjoy life with his family.”

Chris Shivers: “I think that’s a great decision. Bull riding is something that if you have experienced it you’ll know enough is enough. Whenever you feel like your dreams are fulfilled and then you don’t really want to do it anymore, then it’s not worth getting hurt over.”

Luke Snyder: “Shoot, in this game everybody knows when they’re done. He obviously knows that he doesn’t have the desire that he once did or may not—ah, that guy could win so many more world championships. He’s still young. He could still come back anytime he wanted to and just dominate. Everybody has a point when they’re done with it and he’s obviously pretty well set up.”

Sean Willingham: “He’s that good that he can retire at a young age because he’s won so much already. It’ll be good for him and, I guess, he’s going to pursue his country music and go from there. I’m sure he’ll still be around the bull riding world, but he’s going to be missed. I’m dang sure going to just miss him as a friend. It’s going to be different, and you’re not going to get to compete against one of the best bull riders of all time. … I guess he’s just done with it. We’re going to miss him and, I don’t know, you can’t really say too much.”

Reese Cates: “With Adriano and Justin McBride retiring the same year as my rookie season—that’s crazy. It’s something that I’ll always remember, that I came on tour and I got to ride against the legends for one year before they’re gone. Yeah, that’s something to me and I’m just glad I got to come along this year instead of next year. I’m honored to be at their level and I wish McBride would be hanging around a little bit longer so I could have the chance to compete against him some more.”

Dustin Elliott: “He’s hit $5 million, he’s won two world titles, he’s rich and he doesn’t have to worry about money—why not? But honestly, the guy’s an outstanding, phenomenal bull rider and him retiring just gives me that much more of a chance to win some money myself. I mean, the guy went to (seven) events this year and he won two of them. That’s just amazing. I like the competition and I like the money too. … He’s had some injuries with the broken leg, the collapsed lung and then the shoulder. He’s 29-years-old and he’s got enough money, so why not save your health? He’s accomplished everything there is to accomplish in bull riding, so what else is there other than save your health and raise your family?”


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[> [> Re: Justin McBride Announces Retirement -- Beckie, Wed, Oct 22 2008, 2:15:28 [1]

The PBR will not be the same, at least to me. It will take some time for this to sink in.


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