2022 College National Finals Rodeo

 In 2022, the CNFR would be the inaugural CNFR under the new National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Commissioner Jim Dewey Brown after long-time Commissioner Roger Walters's retirement.

The draw I got could be better however, I was lucky to end up with a few easy draws I think," LaVergne said. "It was nice to get some points underneath me and build it up."

LaVergne holds a commanding lead with 75.2 points as we head into the quick game in the 10 a.m. in West Cal Arena. West Cal Arena. Saint. St. Louis Catholic's Jace Nixon is second with 37 points, just one point better than Trent Broussard from Notre Dame.

"It is pretty reassuring that I was able to come in here and really secure my spot," LaVergne declared. "I still have one more round to play. I'm planning on doing it (win an average title as well)."

LaVergne acknowledges the six-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier James Boudreaux for his rapid climb up the saddle bronc standings for the state of Louisiana.

"I have to give all my credit to Mr. James Boudreaux," said he stated. "He was able to qualify for his NFR Live Stream 2022 six times through the bareback, and he has a bucking machine in his home. I use at least two every week to test my skills. It's evident how it has changed my riding. I owe everything to him."

The ticket sales are tracking ahead of sales at the same time in 2021. The difference is between 5 to 10% According to Murphy. The 2021 rodeo was successful in having record crowds in Casper. With a huge number made up of Casper College athletes as well as the return of additional summer events this year Murphy is hoping that it can be a good time for rodeo. The events that coincide with the June 12-18 CNFR will include returning NIC Fest as well as the Ned Ledoux concert at the Gaslight Social.

Certain unique events that became to be popular during 2021 are set to return this summer, such as mounted shooting and "Bulls, Broncs & Breakaway" on the 12th of June, 12 as per Murphy. The mounted shooting event involves contestants shooting balloons in the air as they race across an obstacle course that is set on the flooring of the arena.

Casper Night will also return this summer on June 14, with tickets at $10 to all seats. Tuesday will be the first show on Casper Night at the CNFR and Murphy stated that Casper Night proved to be an extremely popular event in 2021. Offering tickets at a discounted cost is a way to show appreciation to people who support this rodeo Murphy said.

Wednesday night's event will be themed "God, Country and Rodeo," and will be followed by the celebration of first responders and breast cancer survivors on Thursday. On Friday, it will be a military celebration night prior to the championship round on Saturday.

"Super excited to be working with Jim Dewey Brown," Murphy explained and added that, while the position of commissioner might be a new one for Brown however, he's familiar with the CNFR itself. "I think he is just really looking forward to putting on a great event and growing it."

Brown played at his time at the CNFR in the CNFR with Tarleton State University during the time his college days were over and has coaching experience for the CNFR as an assistant coach at Tarleton and as the head coach at New Mexico State University. Prior to his transition into the commissioner's role in 2009, he was an arena director for each year beginning in 2009.

Brown was also acquainted with Casper before he joined the CNFR in the latter part of the 90s. Brown stated on Monday.

Brown has said that he's visited Casper numerous times, and he believes the Casper community is an ideal location to host the CNFR because of the general weather being pleasant and the opportunities for outdoor activities Casper provides teams participating in rodeo.

Teams are often able to hike, fish or paddling in the North Platte River, and should they have the time to do so, to take a trip to Yellowstone National Park, according to Brown. Sarah Neely, director of public relations for the Rodeo Association, said CNFR organizers are helping to organize things like a softball event or a golf event, as well as the clay pigeon shooting competition for rodeo players this summer.

The job Brown played as Arena manager is taken care of by three persons in this year's CNFR and will be accompanied by Brown becoming the role of commissioner. Brown expressed his excitement for the rodeo in this year's edition and believes it's crucial for the organizers to create a great performance.

"It is the culmination of the whole year's hard work that the kids have done," the coach stated. "We just need to make sure that we showcase these athletes."

The City of Casper has purchased new dirt to cover the floor in the venue for the rodeo of this year and Murphy stated will be a good idea for the rodeo.

Neely admitted that organizers were anxious this summer, due to the CNFR returning following a pause in 2020 because of the COVID-19 virus, but the rodeo ended up being a success.

"We ended up having a wonderful year," Neely added, noting that the Rodeo Association is looking forward to the rodeo in 2022. "We're really looking forward to being back in Casper."