ProRodeo Sports News - Dec. 20, 2024

STEER WRESTLING AVERAGE WINNER

Steer wrestler Cash Robb rides around the Thomas & Mack Center and celebrates after claiming the average crown with a 43.1-second time on 10 head. PRCA ProRodeo photo by Roseanna Sales

Cashing In BY ALEX RILEY Special to ProRodeo Sports News P RORODEO’s biggest stage did very little to rattle one of its newest rising stars. Cash Robb’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge debut ended with all the hallmarks of a seasoned professional as the Altamont, Utah, steer wrestler kept a steady pace on his way to the NFR Average title. The culminating moment came in Round 10 as Robb was in position to secure the average depending on how the finale played out. He responded by completing his run in four seconds flat to place fourth overall. Over 10 rounds, Robb finished with an average total of 43.1 seconds, with his final go allowing him to narrowly best Will Lummus (43.2) and Rowdy Parrott (43.3) for the average title. “Of course there’s a little bit (of nerves), but you’ve just got to back in there and go do your job. You’ve done it one million times and it’s no different than any other time,” Robb said of his Round 10 run.

First-time NFR qualifier Robb makes statement

The 10-day battle was a whirlwind experience that took the second-year competitor to new heights. After finishing the regular season eighth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with around $110,500 in earnings, Robb more than doubled that total at the NFR. He placed in seven rounds, including six of the last seven, with all of his runs going no slower than 5.4 seconds. Coupled with the $86,391 check for finishing atop the average, Robb earned $181,113 during his appearance at the Thomas & Mack Center, giving him a career-high $301,671 in earnings for the season and vaulting him to a third-place finish in the world standings. He was one of three steer wrestlers to clear the $300,000 benchmark in 2024. “It’s something I’ve dreamed about doing forever and I’m blessed. That’s all I can say, I’m very blessed,” Robb said. While the outcome was a storybook conclusion, it also left Robb wanting more. As the calendar flips to January and the 2025 PRCA season kicks into high gear, Robb won’t spend much time basking in his victory. He already has a focus on returning to Las Vegas next December in pursuit of a gold buckle. “(I’m going to) start practicing next week for next year, I guess. Not much celebration going on. We’re just going to keep working,” Robb said.

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