The familiar deep in the woods court was replaced with dirt Saturday evening at Matthew Knight Arena for PBR’s stop in Eugene.
Dylan Vick Hice rides on the back of Butthead during the Professional Bull Riding Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Contestants in the PBR Touring Pro Division make their grand entrance before compeition to an enthusiastic Matthew Knigh Arena crowd. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Eric Ferreira receives a foot to the face after falling off of his bull during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Justin Munns in the PBR Touring Pro Division falls of a bull during the competition at Matthew Knight Arena. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Brendon Clark lands on his feet after being thrown from his bull What’s Up Doc during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. Clark went on to win the event edging out Oregon native Cody Ford for the win. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Bobby Roberts attempts to stay on a bull for the required 8 seconds to advance to the next round. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Waylon Timentwa falls to the ground after being thrown off the back of his bull Big Boy during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Jarret Nelson rides through the arena on the back of Dirt Nap during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Jason Hamby is flipped off his bull during the PBR Touring Pro Division competition at Matthew Knigh Arena. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The PBR Touring Pro Division Classic took over Matt Knight Arena Saturday replacing the basketball court with tons of dirt. Crews will work all night to have the arena ready for the basketball game against OSU the next afternoon. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon native Cody Ford runs out into the arena during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Brendon Clark attempts to keep his balance on top of a bull during the PBR Touring Pro Division competition at Matthew Knight Arena. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Bryan Perry gets bucked from his bull Blue Boy Jazz during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
After bring thrown from a bull’s back, Brendon Clark runs away from the charging bull during the PBR Touring Pro Division at Matthew Knight Arena. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Cody Ford rides the bull Buffalo as he vies for first place during the final round of the competion. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Cody Ford winks at a fan in the audience after completing a ride that put him in first place during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Cody Ford attempts to keep his balance on top of a bull during the PBR Touring Pro Division competition at Matthew Knight Arena. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Mike Sparks gets thrown from the back of his bull during a second attempt to complete a ride during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Rodeo clown JJ Harrison rides a horse around the rink during a break inbetween the different flights of the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon native Cody Forde checks with a judge to see if his ride lasted the required eight seconds. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Andy Crozier flies around while riding Tommy Hawk during the PBR Touring Pro Division Classic at Matt Knight Arena Saturday Jan. 28. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)