RODEO-Buc Days Day 4 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
UtilContext$userObject@eb3b193 | Twenty-four hours before France native Evan Jayne stepped into the American Bank Center at the 24th annual Buc Days Miller Lite PRCA Rodeo, his career as a bareback rider could have ended in California. It would have halted what has otherwise been a remarkable resurgence for the 32-year-old Sam Houston State graduate as he keeps pace for a spot in the National Finals Rodeo in December. After having a horse flip on him at the Clovis Rodeo, Jayne suffered a sprained ankle and a nasty scrape on his left shin. "This is not going to be pleasant," Jayne said, sliding onto the training table after his ride. I could see I had plateaued," Jayne said. "I could not make it past that top 24, top 25. That's where I'd end up each year. I figured this would be a good time for me to take a four-month break," he said. "I went to France, went through all the casting and was the last one cut. During the hiatus, Jayne said he re-evaluated the sacrifices he had made to reach the Finals and why his efforts weren't reaping much. So upon his return to his home in Huntsville in October, Jayne worked on his technique daily, continuing to hone his craft today. After finishing 80th a year ago, Jayne has. Source: www.caller.com
