Story by Jake Barnes. Photo by Lone Wolf Photography.
When the day comes that I don’t feel like going out to rope, I’ll stay in the
house. Until that time, I’m going to give it all I’ve got on every steer, even
in the practice pen. Intensity is like anything else. You need to recognize its
importance, and focus on it, whether you’re competing or practicing for
competition. Your game face may not be all that pretty, but I promise you it’s a
whole lot better looking than a half-hearted effort. Get out there, grit those
teeth and get your game on.
Mike Cervi Jr., the son of legendary stock contractor Mike Cervi and husband of two-time World Champion Barrel Racer Sherry Cervi, died in a private plane crash in 2001 at the age of 30. Ever since, his family and friends have annually held a team roping in his honor. He... | read
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