In this edition
Every sanctioned contest scored in February 2021 — 1 Feb to 28 Feb.
Covering KCBS-sanctioned contests
February 2021 in BBQ
The recap: every contest scored, every story, every board
Inside
The Stories
Score of the month
top 2% of every Master overall ever scored
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS put up 700.4796 at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) — the highest overall of the month.
First one ever
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS won their first Grand Championship at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL), in their 51st contest in the data.
- 5 Feb
Upset of the month
The ratings gave them a 12% chance
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS won Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) over top-rated Organizer Portal as the ratings underdog.
Closest call
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS edged TRIPLE H BBQ by 1.6796 at Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL).
- Master Series
Biggest riser
REDMULE'S BBQ gained 22 rating points across 3 contests — the biggest climb of the month.
- 3 contests
- now #334 overall
State champion
Muttley Crew BBQ won NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 1, a state championship, against a field of 21.
- North Carolina
Biggest blowout
GETTIN' BASTED won NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 2 by 8.5944 points over Bald Hawg BBQ — the widest winning margin of the month.
- field of 21
Biggest field
Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) drew 31 teams, and SMOKING SWEETMEATS won it.
- Young Harris, GA
Road warriors
Bald Hawg BBQ cooked 3 contests in February 2021 — nobody hauled the rig further.
- best finish 2nd
Won without a meat
SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS won Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) without winning a single meat — their best category finish was 2nd.
- field of 31
New on the calendar
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.
- 3 first editions in Feb 2021
- Young Harris, GA
Rep of the month
Alan Rothrock repped 2 contests in February 2021 — somebody has to run the table.
The Boards
Highest overall scores (Master · /720)
Best of each meat (both series · /180)
| Category | 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 |
On the move (power rating)
| Team | Rating | Feb 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| REDMULE'S BBQ No. 334 in the power rankings |
1,715 | +22 |
| Bald Hawg BBQ No. 332 in the power rankings |
1,716 | +21 |
| FALLOUT BBQ No. 905 in the power rankings |
1,616 | +18 |
| SMOKIN' SWEETMEATS No. 321 in the power rankings |
1,719 | +17 |
| TRIPLE H BBQ No. 14 in the power rankings |
1,896 | +17 |
| BLUE & GRAY BBQ No. 514 in the power rankings |
1,674 | +17 |
| HOLD YOUR HORSES BBQ No. 307 in the power rankings |
1,723 | +15 |
| TWISTED PAIR BBQ No. 541 in the power rankings |
1,670 | +13 |
| MUTTLEY CREW BBQ No. 386 in the power rankings |
1,702 | +13 |
| LC BBQ No. 141 in the power rankings |
1,782 | +12 |
| Big Bear's BBQ No. 5,250 in the power rankings |
1,457 | -17 |
| GOOD GOOGLY GOO BBQ No. 470 in the power rankings |
1,684 | -18 |
| REDNECK SCIENTIFIC No. 247 in the power rankings |
1,743 | -22 |
| Poppa Pig No. 126 in the power rankings |
1,788 | -22 |
| HOT WACHULA'S No. 231 in the power rankings |
1,747 | -23 |
Who showed up
| Team | Contests | GCs | 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
| Rep | Contests | States |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Rothrock | 2 | 1 |
| Bill Jones | 2 | 1 |
| Julie Cook | 1 | 1 |
| Rusty Cook | 1 | 1 |
Where they cooked
| State/Prov. | Contests | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | 21 |
| Georgia | 1 | 31 |
First editions (new on the calendar)
| Contest | Teams | Won by |
|---|---|---|
| Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) Young Harris, GA |
31 | SMOKING SWEETMEATS |
| NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 1 Raleigh, NC |
21 | Muttley Crew BBQ |
| NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 2 Raleigh, NC |
21 | Gettin' Basted |
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Every contest scored (3 in February 2021)
| Contest | Grand Champion | score |
|---|---|---|
| NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 2 Feb 20, 2021 · Raleigh, NC · 21 teams |
Gettin' Basted RC: BALD HAWG BBQ |
699.3600 |
| NC - BBQ Shoot Out Day 1 Feb 19, 2021 · Raleigh, NC · 21 teams |
Muttley Crew BBQ RC: GETTIN' BASTED |
698.2284 |
| Brasstown Valley BBQ Throwdown (TEAMS & JUDGES FULL) Feb 5, 2021 · Young Harris, GA · 31 teams |
SMOKING SWEETMEATS RC: TRIPLE H BBQ |
700.4796 |
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