Crooked Guy Blog

Time for another installment of the Crooked Guy Adventures. This adventure was to the Professional Bull Riders marque event of 2010 The Dickies Iron Cowboy Invitational held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. I have been watching the PBR since the finals in 2007 but have been a rodeo fan all my life. When I was born in Colorado on my Parents Santa Gertrudis and Charolais Cattle Ranch the Circle Bar M. My first word was “moo cow” instead of mom or dad.

Some of my favorite bull riders on the PBR is Austin Meier,Ryan Dirteater, Ryan McConnel,  Guilherme Marchi, Brendan Clark and Chris Shivers. I think Marchi’s only competition for the title this year is Austin Meier. Since they did not have a Dallas event planned this year so the only local Built Ford Tough Series event was the Iron Cowboy with the Playoff format.

As soon as I found out about the event I have wanted to get tickets for it but when I first checked on tickets online the only tickets they had for handicapped seating were over $150 each. I decided to call TicketMaster and see what kind of prices I could get from a rep. I was able to get Tickets for about $50 each and a close parking pass. As soon as I finalized the purchase I called my best friend Graham and see if Tish and him would like to go.

Graham and Tish came down the Friday before the Iron Cowboy so we could have some fun before our day of fun on Saturday. We loaded up the Cadillac and headed to Arlington about 2 on Saturday so we could get to the stadium with plenty of time to look around. It took a little longer than expected to get there but still had time to make a pit stop for a Tall Boy for Graham before going inside for the $8 beers.

We got parked about 3:30 and decided to head to the FanZone. We didn’t want to go when it was super busy so I didn’t get knocked off my scooter but this meant we missed most of the cowboys signing autographs and taking pictures. The first cowboy we found was Zack Brown and we ended up getting his last autograph and picture of the day. He was a really nice guy even though his handlers were rushing him around, he still took the time to bend down to take a picture at my level and sign my shirt.

The second cowboy was the leader of the Killer B’s, Renato Nunes, I was able to get his attention by driving up to him as he was walking to a golf cart. After I got him to stop I had to wait for my wife, Lori and my Sister, Amanda my photog for the day. He shook my hand and took a minute to sign my PBR shirt and take several pictures with me and my crew. The third guy was 3 time World Champ Adriano Moraes, we had to chase him down as he was being followed by a pack of fans and his handlers. I hollered “Hey Adriano” and he stopped and saw I was on a scooter and he stopped for a picture and autographs.

After that we decided to take a picture with the bull with Dickies and while waiting in line I saw Razor Jim Sharp standing behind me and chatted with him for a few. He offered to sign my shirt and take a picture with me for my collection. After Razors autograph we decided we better head back to the stadium to find our seats. On the way Tish wanted some pictures of her and Graham in front of the Gigantic Cowboys Stadium. After going past all of the ticket scalpers and checking in at the gate we had to make our first alcohol stop.

Tish bought an awesome Strawberry Swirl Margarita in a special Cowboys Collector Glass that was about 2 foot tall. I gave my camera to Tish so she could take pictures since all mine would have been butts and feet LOL. On our way to our side of the stadium we saw a crowd of people around a beer stand and it happened to be the one and only Austin Meier. I asked Tish to stroll up there since she had her cowgirl outfit on looking hot. She got his attention and asked him if he would come say hi to me since I wasn’t able to get up to the crowd and wait. I don’t mind waiting in line to meet someone if I am able to do it.

He said sure and leaned down to get to my height and take several pictures and sign my shirt and fan guide. I asked him how he was feeling and how good he thought his chances were for winning the event. After chatting we headed to where we thought our seats were to find out we actually had to go down to the basement and go in through the players area. We were escorted by a british speaking steward who took us all over the bowels of Cowboys Stadium.We ended up  going through the Miller Lite Club where all the high rollers go during Cowboys games and that is where the PBR Championship trophy was being held.

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