The Threat of Concussions Is Chasing Bull Riders From the Sport

By Holt Hackney   One aspect of bull riding that makes it so fun to watch for rodeo fans is the very physical nature of the sport. For eight seconds, the rider must stay affixed to the beast as it violently attempts to throw the rider off the mount. An eye test would suggest that the risk of concussion — either the shaking of the body, and head, during the ride or being tossed to the ground with great force — is real.   This was reinforced last month when Matt O' Flynn, 28, announc