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Competition BBQ *On Topic Only* Discussion regarding all aspects of Competition BBQ. Experiences competing or visiting, questions, getting started, Equipment, announcements of events, Results, Reviews, Planning, etc. Questions here will be responded to with competition BBQ in mind. |
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10-10-2012, 07:13 PM | #16 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 09-22-06
Location: Pleasant Valley NY
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thought the judging was amazingly consistent, especially for such a large contest. One of the things that amazes me is how tight the scoring was. The same 20 points that separated 30th from 1st also separated 30th from where we finished at 158th! That's a huge swing
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10-10-2012, 07:23 PM | #17 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 08-17-06
Location: Washington, Missouri
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I agree Sean. I think my food was fairly judged.
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10-10-2012, 07:41 PM | #18 | |
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Join Date: 05-13-10
Location: O'Fallon, MO
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No wonder Tuffy runs his turn-in boxes to the judging area.
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10-10-2012, 09:39 PM | #19 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-11-10
Location: Gilroy, CA
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I was personally shocked by the consistency of our scoring. All 4 our our entries for the open were within less than 3 points of each other. We got higher scores on Saturday for essentially the same product (actually, I thought our Sunday cook was better), but I think that might be because the judges have higher expectations for the Invitational. Overall I was very happy with the judging and the event as a whole.
It was an honor to be competing against the teams there this past weekend and I loved every minute of it!
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10-11-2012, 08:37 AM | #20 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 09-18-11
Location: Smithville, Missouri, United States
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One of the things that surprises me as a first time Royal competitor is the number of judges on here that are not from the Kansas City area. That's encouraging in my mind. With that many teams, you are probably getting a good read on what the best BBQ is from across the country, not just what people from Kansas City believe.
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10-11-2012, 09:37 AM | #21 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-06-10
Location: Owatonna, MN
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Happy to see the positive comments about judging. Plus some good insights.
Looking at the KCBS posting of results, there was 100% CBJ's. That is how it should be for a major contest. As far as traveling, I routinely have judges from 3 states, sometimes more, come to judge our contest, so having a lot of non local judges does not surprise me at all. The closeness of the scores is a tribute to the quality of the cooks. I was an Ambassador at the Royal, and was all over the grounds. Saw the long distances some had to go for turn in ( 7 minute walk from the "Ox" lot). Having to judge cold/cool entries does not surprise me, but I would not like it as either a competitor or judge. With 545 teams, not everybody can be close to turn in.
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10-11-2012, 10:07 AM | #22 | |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 05-13-10
Location: O'Fallon, MO
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Thank you, the other ambassadors, the volunteers, the judges and everyone who helped make this an incredible event.
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10-11-2012, 07:01 PM | #23 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-20-09
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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I don't see a problem with any of our scores. We thought our scores and placement were aligned with what we turned in.
We had a great time and look forward to returning to the dark side again.
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10-11-2012, 08:03 PM | #24 | |
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Join Date: 04-25-12
Location: Willmar, MN
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10-12-2012, 10:00 AM | #25 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 10-20-09
Location: Midland VA
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Hey I was thrilled to get the very first call in the main four categories on Saturday (15th place chicken) and to finish 22nd overall in the Invitational in our very first Royal. Talk about making the weekend. Would I have liked to got some more love? Sure! But I look at this experience as a reminder that although we're on the right track, we still have lots of room for improvement. And I'm even more motivated to come back strong in 2013.
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10-12-2012, 10:14 AM | #26 | |
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Join Date: 08-17-06
Location: Washington, Missouri
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That having been said, I'm a HUGE advocate of tracking judges scores and seating them in a manner that balances the tables.......
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10-12-2012, 10:22 AM | #27 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 06-28-07
Location: Duvall, WA
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We had no clue how our flavors would work...so we just cooked our normal cook both days. They kinda liked our brisket and ribs...middle of the road on our pork, and they absolutley hated our chicken...lol!
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10-12-2012, 11:45 AM | #28 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 09-25-12
Location: SW Missouri
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I think our team would have to admit that the judges got it mostly right for our turn ins even though we don't have a ton of KCBS experience. This was our first Royal and we were happy to finish in the top 200 and with a top 50 brisket. We knew we could compete and we know we have room to improve.
When we do finally get our first call (any category) at the Royal it will be like winning the Superbowl for us. |
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10-12-2012, 12:23 PM | #29 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 06-09-11
Location: Plano, TX
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10-12-2012, 01:28 PM | #30 | |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 10-11-12
Location: High Ridge, MO
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congrats!
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but being a new judge to KCBS...and listening to the salty old-timers...i'd just wish more judges would judge to what the team is presenting and not to their likes/dislikes or 'compairing' to another entry (and i understand some entries blow the buds off the tongues with heat or sweet...) and the tracking 'may' lead to 'stacking' a table...hopefully the table captain is wise... but i still think that the judges, like youmentioned earlier, get it right more often than not and congrats again!!
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