BRETT HOFFMAN: College boy strikes it rich
Brett Hoffman
The Athens Review
CALGARY, Alberta — Douglas Duncan, a Sam Houston State student from Alvin, earned more than $110,000 after winning the bull riding title last weekend at the Calgary Stampede.
During the July 18 final round, Duncan clinched the title after riding for an 88, a point higher than second-place finisher Beau Hill.
All in all, Duncan, 23, pocketed $110,500 (Canadian) from the final ($100,000) and qualifying rounds ($10,500) at the 10-day Stampede.
After winning a Stampede title, each event champion stands on a stage in front of a huge crowd and receives a $100,000 check and a coveted bronze. Duncan said he watched the Stampede on TV while growing up and was inspired when he saw bull riding legends Jim Sharp and Tuff Hedeman finishing in the money.
