04/29/05 Turfcity

Turf City I've found over the years, you should never overestimate yourself or underestimate your opponent. I'm Jeff Keane and I'll tell you why in one minute. In the years I was working with a rodeo contractor there were rare times when the self confidence of a rough stock rider bordered on a total overestimation of his skills and a total lack of respect for the animal's ability. The most vivid memory I have of this ego fault was of one bull rider that let his thoughts control his mouth muscles; which in turn overloaded other muscles necessary for a good seat on a bull. This rider drew Turf City, one of the smaller bulls in the herd, but with plenty of action to deposit most riders on the turf. Turf City could also work up a nasty attitude after a ride that was characterized by a perfect Michael Jackson moonwalk. Everyone gave Turf City space if his moonwalk was exhibited. This over zealous rider must not have known Turf City or taken the time to ask about the bull. He just started verbalizing how disappointed he was about having to ride him. He didn't need to worry about riding Turf City, since the union only lasted about three jumps. But Turf City must have overheard some of the unnecessary remarks about him and figured he would give Mr. Rider one little lasting impression. He started his moonwalk. None of the shouted warnings came quick enough to keep Turf City from molding ex-rider to the nearest advertising board on the arena fence and making sure he read every word about the local café's fine food. I'm Jeff Keane.