In this edition
Every sanctioned contest scored in February 2021.
Covering KCBS-sanctioned contests
The Smoke Ring
Competition Barbecue’s Paper of Record
The Index
- Grand Champions A2
- The Month in Brief A3
- Ratings Market A6
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS Turns In the Month’s Best Card
700.4796 out of 720 at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) — the highest Master overall scored in February 2021.
top 2% of every Master overall ever scored
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS put up 700.4796 at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) — the highest overall of the month.
Across February 2021, 3 sanctioned contests were scored, across 2 states and provinces, drawing 48 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 120 top-ten calls. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 3 in all.
First one ever
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS Wins Its First, on the 51st Try
A first Grand Championship at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL), after 51 contests in the record.
51st contest — and their first GC
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS won their first Grand Championship at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL), in their 51st contest in the data.
Upset of the month
The Long Shot Comes In at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL)
The ratings gave SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS a 12% chance, with Organizer Portal the team to beat.
12-in-100 shot on pre-contest ratings
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS won Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) over top-rated Organizer Portal as the ratings underdog.
Closest call
Decided by 1.6796 Points
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS edged TRIPLE H BBQ at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) — the closest finish of the month.
1.6796 points between 1st and 2nd
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS edged TRIPLE H BBQ by 1.6796 at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL).
Also in Feb 2021
REDMULE'S BBQ Climbs 22 Rating Points
REDMULE'S BBQ gained 22 rating points across 3 contests — the biggest climb of the month.
Muttley Crew BBQ Crowned at NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 1
Muttley Crew BBQ won NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 1, a state championship, against a field of 21.
GETTIN' BASTED Runs Away With NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 2
GETTIN' BASTED won NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 2 by 8.5944 points over Bald Hawg BBQ — the widest winning margin of the month.
31 Teams Roll Into Young Harris
Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) drew 31 teams, and SMOKING SWEETMEATS won it.
Nobody Hauled Further Than Bald Hawg BBQ
Bald Hawg BBQ cooked 3 contests in February 2021 — nobody hauled the rig further.
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS Wins Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown Without Winning a Meat
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS won Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) without winning a single meat — their best category finish was 2nd.
A New Contest Opens in Young Harris
Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) ran for the first time on record, drawing 31 teams, and SMOKING SWEETMEATS won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
Alan Rothrock Works Two Contests
Alan Rothrock repped 2 contests in February 2021 — somebody has to run the table.
The Ratings Market Power rating and the move over Feb 2021; # is the team’s place in the power rankings
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| REDMULE'S BBQ #334 | 1,715 | ▲ 22 |
| Bald Hawg BBQ #332 | 1,716 | ▲ 21 |
| FALLOUT BBQ #905 | 1,616 | ▲ 18 |
| SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS #321 | 1,719 | ▲ 17 |
| TRIPLE H BBQ #14 | 1,896 | ▲ 17 |
| BLUE & GRAY BBQ #514 | 1,674 | ▲ 17 |
| HOLD YOUR HORSES BBQ #307 | 1,723 | ▲ 15 |
| TWISTED PAIR BBQ #541 | 1,670 | ▲ 13 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| MUTTLEY CREW BBQ #386 | 1,702 | ▲ 13 |
| LC BBQ #141 | 1,782 | ▲ 12 |
| Big Bear's BBQ #5,250 | 1,457 | ▼ 17 |
| GOOD GOOGLY GOO BBQ #470 | 1,684 | ▼ 19 |
| REDNECK SCIENTIFIC #247 | 1,743 | ▼ 22 |
| Poppa Pig #126 | 1,788 | ▼ 22 |
| HOT WACHULA'S #231 | 1,747 | ▼ 23 |
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 | Under the Radar Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) |
179.4400 |
| Pork Ribs | Organizer Portal Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) |
177.7144 |
| Pork | ATLANTA BBQ STORE Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) |
178.8572 |
| Brisket | REDMULE'S BBQ Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) |
177.7028 |
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Hawg BBQ | 3 | — | 2 |
| OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE | 3 | — | 4 |
| REDMULE'S BBQ | 3 | — | 6 |
| HOLD YOUR HORSES BBQ | 3 | — | 8 |
| GETTIN' BASTED | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| MUTTLEY CREW BBQ | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ | 2 | — | 3 |
| FALLOUT BBQ | 2 | — | 5 |
| LC BBQ | 2 | — | 5 |
| Smoke Central BBQ | 2 | — | 6 |
| SMOKIN SKULLIES | 2 | — | 7 |
| Still Workin' On It | 2 | — | 7 |
| BLUE & GRAY BBQ | 2 | — | 9 |
| TWISTED PAIR BBQ | 2 | — | 10 |
| REDNECK SCIENTIFIC | 2 | — | 11 |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Rothrock | 2 | 1 |
| Bill Jones | 2 | 1 |
| Julie Cook | 1 | 1 |
| Rusty Cook | 1 | 1 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | 21 |
| Georgia | 1 | 31 |
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 | Grand Champion | High score |
|---|---|---|
| NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 2 Feb. 20 · Raleigh, N.C. · 21 teams |
Gettin' Basted | 699.3600 |
| NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 1 Feb. 19 · Raleigh, N.C. · 21 teams |
Muttley Crew BBQ | 698.2284 |
| Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) Feb. 5 · Young Harris, Ga. · 31 teams |
SMOKING SWEETMEATS | 700.4796 |
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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