ProRodeo Sports News - October 27, 2023

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6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 16 Social Media 20 2023 World Standings 22 Short Round 36 Duncan, Okla. Prairie Circuit Finals 38 Waco, Texas Texas Circuit Finals 40 Minot, N.D. Badlands Circuit Finals 42 RODEOS

Redmond, Ore. Columbia River Circuit Finals 44 Loveland, Colo. Mountain States Circuit Finals

James Phifer photo Veteran bull rider Cody Teel, who won the 2012 PRCA World Championship, was in top form at the RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo in Waco, Texas, Oct. 10-13. Teel won the average and earned $10,964 at the rodeo. Time to shine in Lonestar State were several cowboys with noteworthy performances, including Slade Wood, who won all-around cowboy honors by earning $8,598 in team roping and steer roping. 38 Contestants got their 2024 ProRodeo seasons in gear by competing at the RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, which paid out nearly $300,000. There

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Cole Patterson heads to the National Finals Steer Roping Nov. 17-18 after a record-breaking regular season. He is aiming for his second career gold buckle to go along with the one he captured in 2021. Clay Guardipee photo

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