Richard Neale "Tuff" Hedeman is probably THE single most famous name in the sport of bull riding. The guy's an AMERICAN HERO, in part, because of Stephen Baldwin's depiction of him in the movie '8 Seconds'. Well, this great American hero will be in Lubbock this Saturday for Championship Bull Riding and I got the chance to talk to him this morning!

Here's our interview:

Here's the scene from '8 Seconds' that brings a tear to my eye every time I see it:

"Is he hung up?!?" / "No. He's ridin' for Lane now."

By the way, it was brought to my attention that Lubbock's CBR show will have 6 World Champions competing in the event:

* Cody Teel - PRCA 2012 World Champ
* Wesley Silcox = PRCA 2007 World Champ
* Josh Barentine - CBR 2012 World Champ
* JW Harrris - 3 Time PRCA World Champ
* Bonner Bolton - 2007 CBR World Champ
* Clayton Foltyn - 2011 CBR World Champ

Individual rider information available at www.cbrbull.com under riders

Come out to the City Bank Coliseum this Saturday and see the BEST of the BEST compete at the West Texas Showdown - Championship Bull Riding - the REAL Cowboy Sport!

24 Guys = 6 World Champs = One Winner!

You can purchase your tickets now for the Championship Bull Ride on Saturday Night at the City Bank Coliseum. Tickets start at $15 for general admission and can be purchase online through Select-A-Seat or at the door.

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