Dec. 20: Pro rodeo standout Bud Longbrake (1962-2024) of Dupree has died at age 62. The saddle bronc rider won the average at the 1990 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. He qualified for the NFR in 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996 and 2001. Longbrake, who rode with a toothpick in his mouth, was known for his kindness, work ethic and many talents. He went to won several big-time rodeo titles, set records and qualified for numerous Indian National Rodeo FinalsJan. 1: Texas defeated Arizona State 39-31 in two overtimes in the College Football Playoffs. The Sun Devils overcame a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force the first OT. ASU (11-3) had one of its best seasons in history. Helping open holes for the Arizona State powerful offense is seventh-year senior offensive lineman Emmit Bohle. The 6-foot-6, 310-pounder is a former Northern State and Selby Area standout. Bohle is one of only 35 FBS players who is competing in their seventh year of college football in 2024. He played in 50 coll
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