This story could be called "A Whole Lot of Bull!" The rodeo bull named Red Rock is a legend. In the mid 80's, Red Rock was attempted to be ridden 309 times. Each time the bull rider failed as Red Rock was victorious. Then he retired - Undefeated!

A year later, there was a lot of hype about a challenge from the defending world champion, Lane Frost. So they brought Red Rock out of retirement for a best of seven series. The first two attempts, Lane was defeated in a matter of 2 seconds. Staying on 8 seconds is a win for the rider. Lane did end up winning the series 4-3. The most famous Rodeo movie titled "8 Seconds" told Lane's story and included the historic challenge against Red Rock.

Lane is famous, as well as Red Rock. As you drive north on Interstate 5 near Red Bluff, CA, there is an old sculpture out close to the road of an old bull. That sculpture is a tribute to Red Rock.

But let's look at the character of Red Rock. When he was in the arena, he was wild and fierce, or even reckless. He had a job to do; he knew what he was supposed to do and did it with all his might - to make his "race" memorable to the crowd.

But as the story on Red Rock goes, when he was not "on stage" with a cowboy on his back, he was well mannered and behaved in a very mild manner. He knew when to compete and when to cooperate. Just as Red Rock new when to behave civilly and when to be ferociously out of control, the true champion knows when to compete against his teammates and opponents and when to cooperate with them. Please note the photo below of Lane and Red Rock.

Just a word of advice to when you are competing ferociously: Stay within the rules of the game, and the rules of etiquette as well. After the competition, remember to cooperate as a champion as well. Remember that your opponent on a given day may end up being your teammate in the future.