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The Short Score: Are Kaleb and Junior the Best of this Generation?
Are Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira the greatest team of this generation of team ropers? Jake and Clay weigh in with their opinions.
Kaleb Driggers Junior Nogueira
Driggers and Nogueira take a victory lap after winning the second round in Caldwell, Idaho, in August 2023. | Hailey Rae Photo

Are Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira the greatest team of this generation of team ropers? The reigning world champs sit No. 1 in the world standings with $136,583.45 won on the year, and their successful careers have people curious.

On this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper weigh in with their opinions.

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