An inspirational story of overcoming extraordinary setbacks to become a World Champion, A Colonel & A Cowboy is the story of rodeo great Stran Smith. US Army Colonel (retired) J. Craig Flowers supported some of the most elite teams in the world. Through dramatic, real-life storytelling and humor, these two native Texans weave together an extraordinary analysis of what it takes to go from great to elite. Mission, Mindset, Process.