Struxness exits NFR with big money
December 16, 2016
LAS VEGAS – J.D. Struxness arrived in Las Vegas a couple weeks ago with a world championship on his mind.
He’ll have to settle for making big money in Sin City and a No. 4 finish in the world standings. That’s not too shabby for a first-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier in just his second year competing in ProRodeo. His 10 days in the Nevada desert was highlighted by victories in Rounds 3, 4, 5 and 10.
“To be able to come into my first NFR and win four go-rounds is great,” said Struxness, 22, of Appleton, Minnesota. “We had to work out the mistakes at my rookie NFR. We could have h...
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