Hey Pards,
PRCA Commissioner Troy Ellerman submitted a letter of resignation today, according to a press release from the PRCA.
"Troy Ellerman resigns as PRCA commissioner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On February 19, Troy Ellerman resigned as PRCA commissioner. In a letter of resignation addressed to the PRCA Board of Directors, Ellerman stated, “Due to the fact that I have entered a plea of guilty in the BALCO case, I believe it is in the best interest of the PRCA to resign from my position as commissioner. My resignation will be effective immediately. It has been an honor to serve the PRCA. The PRCA is well served by a strong Board of Directors, and I am confident it will continue to move forward under its direction.”
The PRCA Board accepted Ellerman’s resignation with deep appreciation for his efforts in returning the PRCA to financial health."
While I'm glad to see the resignation, it would have been nice to see it while the press was swirling around the story of Ellerman's guilty pleas to multiple felonies related to the BALCO case. It makes me wonder now whether the resignation will get much coverage, since rodeo isn't exactly on most mainstream sports pages. If he had resigned immediately, the PRCA would have a better chance of being viewed as an organization of integrity. Instead, the initial response from the PRCA Board was, "The BALCO investigation is not related to PRCA business..."
Ellerman should have been gone immediately. Now it's five days later, and you wonder if anyone in the mainstream sports media will notice, or even care. While Ellerman may have helped the PRCA commit a financial turnaround, the devastation he just wreaked may not have been worth it.
I'm reminded of the well-known proverb from the Holy Bible (Proverbs 22:1a): "A good name is to be desired above great riches." I'll bet the PRCA would gladly exchange a little of that "financial health" Ellerman brought for some stain remover on its reputation.
Have a good one.
Lincoln
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