SportsAugust 17, 2026

bulldogging

BULL-dawg-ing

Definition

The rodeo event of steer wrestling, where a contestant jumps from a moving horse onto a running steer to wrestle it to the ground.

Etymology

Derived from the American English term 'bulldog,' describing the practice of grabbing a steer by the horns and twisting its neck, a technique resembling the way a bulldog catches and holds onto its prey.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the specific, physically demanding rodeo event Swan participated in, which he claims taught him the toughness and resilience necessary for coaching.

Colton Swan wrestles and ropes steers in his free time. Utah’s new DC wants to instill the toughness learned at the rodeo in his defense

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Deseret News

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