STAYING HOOKED
Marcus Theriot of Lumberton, Mississippi, is the son of a superstar and was, himself, undefeated growing up. He nailed down national championships in junior high, high school and college. (Nobody does that.)
He knew that his dad, World Champion Tie-Down Roper Herbert Theriot, had made his first of 10 NFRs at just 22, in his second year of trying. In Marcus’ own second year as a pro, his 17-place finish in tie-down roping felt like par. He thought for sure he’d