ProRodeo Sports News - March 9, 2018

SAN ANTONIO & RO DEO STOCK SHOW

Scott Snedecor won his second consecutive steer roping title at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Greg Westfall photo

Snedecor first to win back-to-back SanAntonio steer roping titles

T wo years ago, steer roper Scott Snedecor, despite a prestigious career that included two steer roping world titles, had never won the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo average buckle. Snedecor became the first steer roper to win back-to-back average buckles in the history of the famed rodeo. Snedecor, while riding Possum, won the 2018 San Antonio average in 32.6 seconds on three head, besting his closest competitor by more than two seconds. “Any time you win one of these big deals it’s exciting, it doesn’t matter if it’s back to back,” said Snedecor, who turned 43 Feb. 2. “It’s a tough chore to win one of these big ones with the pressure-packed runs. It fell in the right direction for me though.” Despite not placing in the first round, Snedecor still cashed in for a giant

payday, earning $28,394. He tied for second in the second round, which helped put him in first place in the average heading to the finals. He was the last roper out and needed a run of 12.9 seconds to beat then- leader Tuf Cooper to claim the title. Snedecor finished in 10.4 seconds, tying for the third-round win with Chris Glover while simultaneously grabbing his second-consecutive San Antonio title. “I didn’t know exactly how much time (I had to finish in),” Snedecor said. “But I knew I had some time to work with. I knew I had a pretty good steer, so I knew I just needed to go out there and make a solid run.” With the win, Snedecor vaulted to the front of the 2018 PRCAWorld Standings. He entered the final weekend of the San Antonio Rodeo in 10th place.

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