Historical article · 2022. The events and results below belong to that period. Editorial review: November 1, 2026.
Cole Franks added another placing at the 2022 NFR by scoring 87 points in round six. The result earned fourth place and $12,125, contributing to a week built on repeated trips into the paying positions.
His sixth-round result should be kept distinct from the 84.5-point ride he recorded the following night. Combining those reports without their round numbers obscures how his aggregate developed.
Following earnings one round at a time
The NFR offers several ways to measure a contestant's progress. The nightly score determines that round's placing; cumulative scores determine the average; earnings contribute to the season's financial standings. A rider can improve in one measure without leading the others.
Franks's fourth-place check illustrates the value of consistency below the winner's spot. It also shows why a season article should not dismiss smaller placings as irrelevant.
For a different season, see current bareback riding standings. Historical results above should be read with their original year.
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