In this edition
Every sanctioned contest scored in November 2013.
Covering KCBS-sanctioned contests
The Smoke Ring
Competition Barbecue’s Paper of Record
The Index
- Grand Champions A2
- The Month in Brief A3
- Perfect Scores A5
- Ratings Market A6
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
TRUEBUD BBQ Turns In the Month’s Best Card
701.1088 out of 720 at Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Cookoff — the highest Master overall scored in November 2013.
top 2% of every Master overall ever scored
HARRISON, Ark. — TRUEBUD BBQ put up 701.1088 at Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Cookoff — the highest overall of the month.
Across November 2013, 8 sanctioned contests were scored, across 7 states and provinces, drawing 420 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 310 top-ten calls and handed out 3 perfect 180s. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 8 in all.
- WARREN COUNTY PORK CHOPPERS Plant City Pig Jam
- MOYERS COMPETITION BAR-B-Q TEAM The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier)
- GIVE IT TO GOD When Pigs Fly South
- KILLER B'S BBQ Smoke on the Harbor BBQ Throwdown
- THE BLUE BLOODS 1st Annual BBQ BIVOUAC
- Warren County Pork Choppers World Food Championships - World Barbecue Championship (Competitor's Series)
- ROCKY TOP BARBEQUE Hog Happnin'
- TRUEBUD BBQ Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Cookoff
First one ever
MOYERS COMPETITION BAR-B-Q TEAM Wins Its First, on the 19th Try
A first Grand Championship at The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier), after 19 contests in the record.
19th contest — and their first GC
CUMMING, Ga. — MOYERS COMPETITION BAR-B-Q TEAM won their first Grand Championship at The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier), in their 19th contest in the data.
Upset of the month
The Long Shot Comes In at When Pigs Fly South
The ratings gave GIVE IT TO GOD a 27% chance, with TRUEBUD BBQ the team to beat.
27-in-100 shot on pre-contest ratings
LAKELAND, Fla. — GIVE IT TO GOD won When Pigs Fly South over top-rated TRUEBUD BBQ as the ratings underdog.
Perfect 180s
Judges Hand Out Three Perfect 180s
Six cards, every one a nine — 3 times in November 2013.
3 perfect scores handed out
Six judges, every card a 9: 3 perfect 180s were handed out in November 2013.
Also in Nov 2013
Decided by 0.5256 of a Point
GIVE IT TO GOD edged United Pork Smokers by 0.5256 at When Pigs Fly South.
CHECKERED PIG Climbs 34 Rating Points
CHECKERED PIG gained 34 rating points across 3 contests — the biggest climb of the month.
TRUEBUD BBQ Runs Away With Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Cookoff
TRUEBUD BBQ won Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Cookoff by 6.8572 points over GETTIN' BASTED — the widest winning margin of the month.
79 Teams Roll Into Cumming
The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier) drew 79 teams, and MOYERS COMPETITION BAR-B-Q TEAM won it.
Nobody Hauled Further Than TRUEBUD BBQ
TRUEBUD BBQ cooked 4 contests in November 2013 — nobody hauled the rig further.
ROCKY TOP BARBEQUE Wins Hog Happnin' Without Winning a Meat
ROCKY TOP BARBEQUE won Hog Happnin' without winning a single meat — their best category finish was 4th.
A New Contest Opens in Cumming
The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier) ran for the first time on record, drawing 79 teams, and MOYERS COMPETITION BAR-B-Q TEAM won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
Three Contests on One Friday
3 sanctioned contests were cooked on 15 Nov alone.
Perfect 180s
3 perfect scores — six judges, every card a nine.
- Chicken Pot's BBQ The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier) · Nov. 15
- Pork Ribs THE BLUE BLOODS The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier) · Nov. 15
- Brisket REDNECK SCIENTIFIC Hog Happnin' · Nov. 1
The Ratings Market Power rating and the move over Nov 2013; # is the team’s place in the power rankings
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| CHECKERED PIG #28 | 1,866 | ▲ 34 |
| Team Unknown BBQ #1,087 | 1,596 | ▲ 27 |
| CHIX, SWINE & BOVINE BBQ #330 | 1,716 | ▲ 27 |
| THE BLUE BLOODS #409 | 1,696 | ▲ 23 |
| TWO OLD MEN AND A GRILL #299 | 1,724 | ▲ 22 |
| MIDNIGHT BURN #43 | 1,854 | ▲ 20 |
| SMOKE THIS #917 | 1,615 | ▲ 18 |
| TRUEBUD BBQ #29 | 1,862 | ▲ 18 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKY TOP BARBEQUE #10 | 1,921 | ▲ 18 |
| SMOKING BUTT HEADS #197 | 1,758 | ▲ 17 |
| Doctorin' the Que | 1,486 | ▼ 15 |
| Buckshot's | 1,485 | ▼ 15 |
| Smoke Shack #6,418 | 1,387 | ▼ 15 |
| SMOKIN TRIGGERS #4,448 | 1,474 | ▼ 15 |
| Pig In or Pig Out #6,486 | 1,330 | ▼ 25 |
Full power rankings → · Ratings move only on rated contests; invitationals and non-points events are excluded.
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken† | Pot's BBQ The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier) |
180 |
| Pork Ribs† | THE BLUE BLOODS The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier) |
180 |
| Pork | FIREHOUSE SMOKERS TN Hog Happnin' |
179.4400 |
| Brisket† | REDNECK SCIENTIFIC Hog Happnin' |
180 |
† a perfect 180 was scored in this category during the edition.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUEBUD BBQ | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| THE BLUE BLOODS | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| WARREN COUNTY PORK CHOPPERS | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| CHIX, SWINE & BOVINE BBQ | 3 | — | 2 |
| PARROTHEAD SMOKERS | 3 | — | 3 |
| TWO OLD MEN AND A GRILL | 3 | — | 3 |
| CHECKERED PIG | 3 | — | 5 |
| WHISKEY BENT BBQ - FL | 3 | — | 17 |
| GIVE IT TO GOD | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Killer B's BBQ | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| ROCKY TOP BARBEQUE | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| SWEET SMOKE Q | 2 | — | 3 |
| TENACIOUS Q | 2 | — | 3 |
| THE AMERICAN DREAM BBQ | 2 | — | 4 |
| MIDNIGHT BURN | 2 | — | 5 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | 116 |
| Georgia | 1 | 114 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 75 |
| Nevada | 1 | 66 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 35 |
| Missouri | 1 | 33 |
| Arkansas | 1 | 25 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 8 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Grand Champion | High score |
|---|---|---|
| Plant City Pig Jam Nov. 22 · Plant City, Fla. · 53 teams |
WARREN COUNTY PORK CHOPPERS | 678.7772 |
| The National BBQ Cup (GBC Qualifier) Nov. 15 · Cumming, Ga. · 79 teams |
MOYERS COMPETITION BAR-B-Q TEAM | 698.7884 |
| When Pigs Fly South Nov. 15 · Lakeland, Fla. · 49 teams |
GIVE IT TO GOD | 683.9544 |
| Smoke on the Harbor BBQ Throwdown Nov. 15 · Charleston, S.C. · 35 teams |
KILLER B'S BBQ | 691.3716 |
| 1st Annual BBQ BIVOUAC Nov. 8 · St. James, Mo. · 33 teams |
THE BLUE BLOODS | 682.8000 |
| World Food Championships - World Barbecue Championship (Competitor's Series) Nov. 7 · Las Vegas, Nev. · 66 teams |
Warren County Pork Choppers | 522.8684 |
| Hog Happnin' Nov. 1 · Shelby, N.C. · 75 teams |
ROCKY TOP BARBEQUE | 695.9656 |
| Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Cookoff Nov. 1 · Harrison, Ark. · 25 teams |
TRUEBUD BBQ | 701.1088 |
Contests Advertised
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 1) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- VPD Back the Blue BBQ Competition — Friday, Oct. 23. Vidalia, La. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Rock Lane Presents Grills Gone Wild — Friday, Oct. 23. Branson, Mo. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- The Butcher's Smoke & Flames Barbeque Cookoff (BACKYARD ONLY) — Friday, Oct. 23. Cullman, Ala. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Foothills Smoke-Off Challenge — Friday, Oct. 23. Lenoir, N.C. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 2) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT RIBS) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
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