As the second go round co-champion Mike White was awarded a shot at the $15,000 Mossy Oak Shoot Out reward, however failed in his attempt against Leroy of Page and Teague Bucking Bulls and sustained an injury in the process. White was transported to Kansas University Hospital for evaluation immediately following the event. According to Dr. Tandy Freeman, White suffered a break of the 4th thoracic vertebra in his back. He remains in the hospital and will undergo additional x-rays and testing on Sunday.
The Cabela's Classic aired live on OLN on March 11 and will be broadcast tape-delayed on March 12 at 9 p.m. (ET.) Please visit http://www.pbrnow.com/media/tv/ for the complete broadcast schedule.
Adriano Moraes (Cachoeira Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil) went into the event with an 859.25-point lead over Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) in the BFTS point standings. Despite recent injuries to both his groin and left hand (riding hand) the two-time PBR World Champion is in relentless pursuit of his third world title, and his career earnings are fast approaching the $2 million mark at $1,973,868. Moraes is a mere $26,132 from crossing the $2 million dollar milestone in PBR career earnings and finished just out of the money in round one.
Cabela's Classic Results:
FIRST ROUND: 1) Jason Bennett (Honeygrove, Texas) 91 points on Diamond S Bucking Bulls' Cat Daddy, $2,730; 2) Cody Whitney (Asher, Okla.) 88.25 points on Chad Berger/Larry Ryken/Winston Loe's Palace Station Deuces Wild, $1,950; 3) Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.) 87 points on Frontier Rodeo Company's Silent Angel, $1,170; 4) Dan Henricks (Logan, Okla.) 86.75 points on Chad Berger/Larry Ryken's Dixie Chicken, $780;
SECOND ROUND: 1/2) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 89.5 points on Chad Berger/Larry Ryken's Dixie Chicken, $2,340; 1/2) Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) 89.5 points on Chad Berger/Larry Ryken/Winston Loe's Gold Ball Wine, $2,340; 3/4) Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) 89 points on Chad Berger/Larry Ryken's Peanuts, $975; 3/4) Luke Snyder (Raymore, Mo.) 89 points on Chad Berger/Larry Ryken's Rockin Robin, $975.
Injury Report:
Bowdy Peach (Mooreland, Okla.) ' Groin tear, out for four to six weeks.
Ross Coleman (Redmond, Ore.) ' Concussion, out for four to six weeks.
Mike White (De Kalb, Texas) ' Concussion & injury to his back. White was transported to an area hospital where he will undergo x-rays and an update will be available on March 12 per Dr. Tandy Freeman.