#74 From the Gridiron to the Rodeo Arena: The Journey of New York Cowboy Russ Romano

Join us as New York native Russ Romano takes us on a whirlwind journey from his childhood in Rochester to the adrenaline-fueled world of rodeo. Growing up alongside neighbor Gary Cicoria, Russ spent his days playing football on the neighborhood "lot," a passion that would propel him to a career as an offensive center in the Canadian Football League.After hanging up his cleats, he embraced a new adventure as a "cowboy contractor," building homes and employing some of New York's finest professional cowboys. Under their guidance, Russ learned the art of steer wrestling and embarked on a journey to rodeo fame, competing in prestigious events like the Longhorn Rodeo in Pontiac, Michigan.Listen in as Russ shares his unforgettable experiences with rodeo legends John Downing, Jack Wiseman, and Tom Oar, as well as his interactions with football icon Tom Coughlin. It's a tale of grit, determination, and the enduring spirit of the Rodeo Cowboy. We hope that you enjoy.Resources:University of Rhode Islandhttps://www.uri.edu/Yankee Football Conferencehttps://yankeeconference.com/Canadian Football Leaguehttps://www.cfl.ca/Hamilton Tiger Catshttps://www.ticats.ca/Tom Coughlinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_CoughlinThe IRA Projecthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/681292165259783New York State Rodeo Museumhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1159615314694489Beyond the Chutes Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093822821241Beyond the Chutes Webpagehttps://beyondthechutes.show/ParaSight Systemshttps://www.parasightsystem.com/Hash tags: #rodeo #cowboy #cowboyboots #cowgirl #cowgirlstyle #westernstyle #westernfashion #horse #horseriding #bullriding #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #rodeopodcast #rodeohouston #rodeofashion #prorodeo #sttite #fwst #dance #fwst2023 #fwst2024 #rodeohorse #rodeoroad #rodeocharm #rodeoclown #yellowstone #ipra #prca #pbr #pbrbrasil