Score Range for GC's in 2008

MilitantSquatter · 08-17-2008, 08:56 PM

I just noticed on Pickled Pig's website a list exists noting the contest, and total points attained by the GC at that event.

http://www.thepickledpig.com/PPapps/...estresults.cfm

What I found odd was that GC points in calendar year 2008 have ranged from 610 to 691 points..

In the Northeast/mid-Atlantic, it's not that common to see scores above 640 and when it does happen it's typically 1-2 teams at most... yet in other parts on the country, 650-680 seems to happen frequently for GC's.

Is the BBQ better or are the judges more lenient ?

Discuss...

Buster Dog BBQ · 08-17-2008, 09:36 PM

You know, I was wondering a similar thing last year. Seemed after August scores started going down. They seemed to peek in June-July. Wonder if the judges just had enough.

Jeff_in_KC · 08-18-2008, 08:55 AM

I'm guessing the Q is not necessarily better around here but I could be wrong. I first thought that I wanna go compete in the northeast because a 640 around here gets you middle of the pack (trust me, I know this from experience... a lot). But then I figured I'd just get lower scores back east so I'm going to say it's the judges. And that's not a knock at them... they probably just have a different idea of what's good and what's not good based on their particular experience eating BBQ out east.

Neal · 08-18-2008, 09:55 AM

I have found I scored a lot higher around Kansas City (the Kansas/Missouri area in general). But the field as a whole scores higher as well (as Jeff mentioned, 640 gets you 15th place here).

My assumption (and it is nothing more) is that this area of the country has been hosting KCBS sanctioned contests for a long time (25-30 years - just a guess). That gives them a good 10 to 15 year head start on the rest of the country using KCBS CBJ's.

It's also pretty well known that older CBJ's score higher in general. This lead to the revamping of the KCBS scoring procedure 5 or 6 years ago when 180's were flying around every weekend.

I just think a lot of veteran CBJ's are still out here and they are more likely to score just a little higher.

08-17-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	Score Range for GC's in 2008 I just noticed on Pickled Pig's website a list exists noting the contest, and total points attained by the GC at that event. http://www.thepickledpig.com/PPapps/...estresults.cfm What I found odd was that GC points in calendar year 2008 have ranged from 610 to 691 points.. In the Northeast/mid-Atlantic, it's not that common to see scores above 640 and when it does happen it's typically 1-2 teams at most... yet in other parts on the country, 650-680 seems to happen frequently for GC's. Is the BBQ better or are the judges more lenient ? Discuss... __________________ XL BGE (#2) & Performer Platinum Former owner: Jambo Backyard, Klose BYC, Lonestar Vertical offset w/ Insulated Firebox, Medium Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL BGE (#1) & (2) Medium BGE's, 22" WSM & (2) 18" WSM's, 18" & 22" Weber Kettles

08-17-2008, 09:36 PM	#2
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA	You know, I was wondering a similar thing last year. Seemed after August scores started going down. They seemed to peek in June-July. Wonder if the judges just had enough. __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

08-18-2008, 08:55 AM	#3
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO	I'm guessing the Q is not necessarily better around here but I could be wrong. I first thought that I wanna go compete in the northeast because a 640 around here gets you middle of the pack (trust me, I know this from experience... a lot). But then I figured I'd just get lower scores back east so I'm going to say it's the judges. And that's not a knock at them... they probably just have a different idea of what's good and what's not good based on their particular experience eating BBQ out east. __________________ KCBS Member #14287

08-18-2008, 09:55 AM	#4
Neal Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-31-06 Location: Kansas City	I have found I scored a lot higher around Kansas City (the Kansas/Missouri area in general). But the field as a whole scores higher as well (as Jeff mentioned, 640 gets you 15th place here). My assumption (and it is nothing more) is that this area of the country has been hosting KCBS sanctioned contests for a long time (25-30 years - just a guess). That gives them a good 10 to 15 year head start on the rest of the country using KCBS CBJ's. It's also pretty well known that older CBJ's score higher in general. This lead to the revamping of the KCBS scoring procedure 5 or 6 years ago when 180's were flying around every weekend. I just think a lot of veteran CBJ's are still out here and they are more likely to score just a little higher. __________________ Neal [B][I]Dodge County Smokers[/I][/B] [SIZE=1]KCBS CBJ[/SIZE] [URL="http://www.dodgecountysmokers.com"][SIZE=1][B][I]www.dodgecountysmokers.com[/I][/B][/SIZE][/URL] [I][SIZE=1]Custom Built Cooker / [/SIZE][/I][I][SIZE=1]Weber Kettle /[/SIZE][/I][I][SIZE=1]old New Braunfels offset in the backyard[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE=1][/SIZE][/I]

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