With the help of Roscoe I went from an outsider view to stepping a little into the mindset of this bull rider mere moments before nodding his head. 3. Sitting on the back of a bull and settling in, making sure feet are set and body is squared up where it needs to be. Starting to zone in on conquering the challenge beneath him and drowning out the roars of the crowd behind him. Adrenaline coursing and with a “relaxed yet focused” clear head, deep breath, arm raised, ready.. 2. Head nod. The gate opens. Lights shining bright, crowd roaring, clock ticking, bull bucking, friends yelling. Staying “conscious” throughout his ride Roscoe begins to coach himself through it. Having a “little conversation” with himself of either: “if I missed the front on that last jump, you need to move your feet” or if he is riding correct “keep doing what I’m doing”. 1. Occasionally Roscoe tunes into the background noise of either “the guys on the back of the bucking chutes, the crowd and the announcer” but...