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Every sanctioned contest scored in February 2021.
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
- 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 of a Point
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.
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.
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
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| REDMULE'S BBQ #330 | 1,715 | ▲ 22 |
| Bald Hawg BBQ #328 | 1,716 | ▲ 21 |
| FALLOUT BBQ #898 | 1,616 | ▲ 18 |
| SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS #333 | 1,714 | ▲ 17 |
| BLUE & GRAY BBQ #537 | 1,668 | ▲ 17 |
| TRIPLE H BBQ #13 | 1,902 | ▲ 17 |
| HOLD YOUR HORSES BBQ #313 | 1,720 | ▲ 15 |
| TWISTED PAIR BBQ #517 | 1,673 | ▲ 13 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| MUTTLEY CREW BBQ #352 | 1,711 | ▲ 13 |
| Still Workin' On It #1103 | 1,594 | ▲ 12 |
| Big Bear's BBQ #5217 | 1,457 | ▼ 17 |
| GOOD GOOGLY GOO BBQ #411 | 1,694 | ▼ 19 |
| REDNECK SCIENTIFIC #205 | 1,753 | ▼ 22 |
| Poppa Pig #125 | 1,789 | ▼ 22 |
| HOT WACHULA'S #227 | 1,746 | ▼ 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 | Date | Teams | Grand Champion | Reserve | High score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 2 Raleigh, N.C. |
21 | Gettin' Basted | BALD HAWG BBQ | 699.3600 | |
| NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 1 Raleigh, N.C. |
21 | Muttley Crew BBQ | GETTIN' BASTED | 698.2284 | |
| Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) Young Harris, Ga. |
31 | SMOKING SWEETMEATS | TRIPLE H BBQ | 700.4796 |
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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