Sunday, February 20, 2011

Predictions vs. Reality

Okay, who would have predicted Colby Yates?  Not me.  Otherwise, not so bad.

Prediction: Silvano Alves to win it based on riding percentage.   
Reality:  Ouch.  His first bull was his last.

Prediction: 12 qualified rides.   
Reality:  There were 13. 

Prediction:  High bull score of 47.   
Reality:  47.75

Prediction:  K93 not ridden.
Reality:  He was not. 

Prediction:  2 ninety-plus rides.   
Reality:  There were three.

Prediction:  Shortest buckoff time of under one second.   
Reality:  1.6 seconds

Prediction:  Bushwacker ditches his rider faster than I'm a Gangster.   
Reality:  He did, but it was close.

New prediction:  I won't get the big winner right next time either. Riders are hard to predict.  And with the bracket format, one mistake, and whether you're a rider or a predictor, you are done for.