Back issue
Every sanctioned contest scored in December 2019.
Kansas City Barbeque Society · 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
- The Backyard A7
- New to the Circuit A8
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
BIG POPPA SMOKERS Turns In the Month’s Best Card
700.5028 out of 720 at Arizona National BBQ Stampede — the highest Master overall scored in December 2019.
top 2% of every Master overall ever scored
PHOENIX, Ariz. — BIG POPPA SMOKERS put up 700.5028 at Arizona National BBQ Stampede — the highest overall of the month.
Across December 2019, 3 sanctioned contests were scored, across 3 states and provinces, drawing 120 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 130 top-ten calls and handed out 1 perfect 180. 38 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 2 in all.
First one ever
Holey Ribeyes Wins Its First, on the 1st Try
A first Grand Championship at Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES), after 1 contests in the record.
1st contest — and their first GC
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Holey Ribeyes won their first Grand Championship at Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES), in their 1st contest in the data.
Perfect 180s
A Perfect 180 for BIG POPPA SMOKERS
Six judges, six cards, every one a nine — in brisket.
1 perfect score handed out
BIG POPPA SMOKERS turned in a perfect 180 in brisket — six judges, every card a 9.
Closest call
Decided by 2.8228 of a Point
BOOMERANG BBQ edged CAJUN BLAZE at COTR BBQ — the closest finish of the month.
2.8228 points between 1st and 2nd
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. — BOOMERANG BBQ edged CAJUN BLAZE by 2.8228 at COTR BBQ.
Also in Dec 2019
AZ RAD RIBS Climbs 18 Rating Points
AZ RAD RIBS gained 18 rating points across 1 contest — the biggest climb of the month.
First Time Out, Holey Ribeyes Takes 1st
Holey Ribeyes finished 1st at Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES) — the first contest they appear in anywhere in the data.
PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q Tops the Backyard Board at COTR BBQ
PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q put up 353.7028 on the Backyard board at COTR BBQ — two meats, a different scale, and the same nerves.
44 Teams Roll Into Phoenix
Arizona National BBQ Stampede drew 44 teams, and Big Poppa Smokers won it.
A New Contest Opens in Demopolis
COTR BBQ ran for the first time on record, drawing 25 teams, and Boomerang BBQ won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
Perfect 180s
1 perfect score — six judges, every card a nine.
- Brisket BIG POPPA SMOKERS Arizona National BBQ Stampede · Dec. 27
The Ratings Market Power rating, and the move over Dec 2019
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| AZ RAD RIBS | 1,503 | ▲ 18 |
| Holey Ribeyes | 1,516 | ▲ 16 |
| Bull & Bones | 1,537 | ▲ 16 |
| PORKCHOP & BUBBAS #1569 | 1,560 | ▲ 15 |
| PERFECTLY BLENDED #1108 | 1,594 | ▲ 14 |
| PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q #233 | 1,745 | ▲ 13 |
| High Priests | 1,512 | ▲ 12 |
| Meat Candy Q #66 | 1,828 | ▲ 11 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| BAMA BOYS BBQ #2092 | 1,534 | ▲ 11 |
| PIT ROW BBQ #3426 | 1,495 | ▲ 11 |
| Siyum HaSauce | 1,488 | ▼ 13 |
| SMOKIN TRIGGERS #4431 | 1,474 | ▼ 13 |
| COW TIPPIN BBQ #550 | 1,666 | ▼ 14 |
| SOUTHERN DUTCH BBQ #12 | 1,911 | ▼ 16 |
| Bris Meatlah | 1,484 | ▼ 16 |
Full power rankings → · Ratings move only on rated contests; invitationals and non-points events are excluded.
The Backyard Two meats, out of 360 — never against the Master board
The Backyard division was cooked at one contest in Dec 2019.
- 1 PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 353.7028
- 2 PERFECTLY BLENDED COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 343.9544
- 3 Bull & Bones COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 343.3828
- 4 REDBONES BBQ COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 338.8000
- 5 LEE LA Q COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 338.2400
- 6 BAMA BOYS BBQ COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 338.2056
- 7 PIT ROW BBQ COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 336.5028
- 8 RIBLIFE COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 335.9200
- 9 All Rights Guys BBQ COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 330.2400
- 10 Pappy's & Roley's Appalachian Que COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 329.0856
The Backyard series in full → · Its own record board, its own champions and its own Team of the Year.
New to the Circuit First appearance anywhere in the record — the figure is their best finish
- 1st Holey Ribeyes Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 2nd High Priests Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 4th Hebrew School Dropout Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 5th Roast Hashana Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 6th Miriam Grills a Little Lamb Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 7th The Smokey Sausage Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 8th Aamazoon Prime Rib Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 9th All Rights Guys BBQ COTR BBQ
- 9th Siyum HaSauce Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 10th Bris Meatlah Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 10th Pappy's & Roley's Appalachian Que COTR BBQ
- 13th Batwing Barbque COTR BBQ
- 15th Mass Koss COTR BBQ
- 22nd Mass Koss Too COTR BBQ
- 23rd Dozier Hog Ware COTR BBQ
- 24th Big Stanky's COTR BBQ
- 25th Alabama Power COTR BBQ
- 41st Bulldog Barbecue Arizona National BBQ Stampede
What a first season usually looks like → · 2 contests also ran for the first time on record: COTR BBQ, Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES).
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q COTR BBQ |
179.4400 |
| Pork Ribs | Smokin Hot Babe Bbq Arizona National BBQ Stampede |
177.1544 |
| Pork | TEAM WOODSHED Arizona National BBQ Stampede |
178.8572 |
| Brisket† | BIG POPPA SMOKERS Arizona National BBQ Stampede |
180.0000 |
† a perfect 180 was scored in this category during the edition.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 LEGS UP BBQ | 2 | — | 3 |
| BIG POPPA SMOKERS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BOOMERANG BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Holey Ribeyes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| .Clappers | 1 | — | — |
| .LiL Smoke Showin' Zander | 1 | — | — |
| .Lil Smoke Showin' Michael | 1 | — | — |
| .Lil' Loot | 1 | — | — |
| .Littler Loot | 1 | — | — |
| .Smokin' Mokers | 1 | — | — |
| Big Country's Burgers | 1 | — | — |
| Cool Chixs | 1 | — | — |
| Fornite OG | 1 | — | — |
| Gabe's Burgers | 1 | — | — |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| CAROL BIGLER | 1 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN MCINTOSH | 1 | 1 |
| KELLY MCINTOSH | 1 | 1 |
| MIKE LAKE | 1 | 1 |
| RANDY G BIGLER | 1 | 1 |
| THERESA LAKE | 1 | 1 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | 59 |
| Arizona | 1 | 52 |
| Florida | 1 | 10 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 3 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Date | Teams | Grand Champion | Reserve | High score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES) Boca Raton, Fla. |
— | — | — | — | |
| Arizona National BBQ Stampede Phoenix, Ariz. |
44 | Big Poppa Smokers | SHIG NINJA BBQ | 700.5028 | |
| COTR BBQ Demopolis, Ala. |
25 | Boomerang BBQ | CAJUN BLAZE | 687.8972 |
Contests Advertised
- SD BBQ Shootout @ Huset's Speedway — Friday, Sept. 4. Brandon, S.D. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Smoke on the River (Day 1) — Friday, Sept. 4. Burlington, Kan. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Barbeque on the Bow Festival — Friday, Sept. 4. Calgary, Alta. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Meat & Tater BBQ Fest — Friday, Sept. 4. Meridian, Idaho. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Meat & Tater BBQ Fest (ONE MEAT RIBS) — Friday, Sept. 4. Meridian, Idaho. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class - Mexico (Nuevo Laredo) — Friday, Sept. 4. Nuevo Laredo, TM. A certified judge class; enrolment through the Society.
- Smoke on the River (Day 2) — Saturday, Sept. 5. Burlington, Kan. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class - Mexico (Tampico) — Saturday, Sept. 5. Tampico, TM. A certified judge class; enrolment through the Society.
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