Worst Competition Mistake Ever?

egghead78 · 04-12-2012, 01:52 PM

My bbq team is preparing to enter our first competition. In the true spirit of humbleness and education, what is the worst mistake you or your team has made during a competition?
all responses are very much appreciated.

QN · 04-12-2012, 01:58 PM

Have you looked at this thread http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=51042

BC Squared · 04-12-2012, 02:00 PM

Expecting a call. We've turned in some of the best stuff we ever cooked...nothing! Turned in less than desirable stuff....top 5! You just never know....

SirPorkaLot · 04-12-2012, 02:01 PM

Cooking what I like, and not cooking for the judges.

OutlawSwine · 04-12-2012, 02:13 PM

Showing up unprepared.

Also - DO NOT over indulge in the adult beverages.

egghead78 · 04-12-2012, 02:13 PM

Thanks qn, still new and trying to learn the searches. I also hate replication of previous threads.

SmokinOkie · 04-12-2012, 02:18 PM

Worst mistake?

Showing up to a contest, not know what the four categories are as well as never having practice the specific timing or never having built a box.

That happened to the team next to me at a contest. I spent all contest talking.

They had never even SEEN a pork butt (but I taught them so well then got a 10th place call) :D

huminie · 04-12-2012, 02:29 PM

I don't know what my worst mistake was, but I think the most valuable lesson to be learned is to stay organized. Write everything down in multiple forms so you don't have to think on the morning of turn-ins. Just read from your script and stay on schedule. Also, don't underestimate how long it will take you to build your box. Better to take a leisurely stroll to the turn in table than to sprint to the finish barely making or missing your turn in.

pat · 04-12-2012, 02:48 PM

My worst mistake? Cooking that first contest...now I can't stop!!

GQue · 04-12-2012, 02:54 PM

My biggest mistakes were non cooking related - I did not bring anyhing to sleep on....or any lights....DOOUUHH! (home simpson voice) the BBQ community for is always great in helping out the newbs - I would not stress to much about making sure everything is perfect and just try to have fun and learn what you can with the first one - Introduce your self to you neaighbors and tell them its your first comp and I bet a dollar to donut they will help you or let you borrow anything you might have forgotten - Good Luck!

ique · 04-12-2012, 03:52 PM

Last grilling contest of the year and I turned in a category in the wrong order. Cost me NEBS team of the year. This was 2002 I think

Slamdunkpro · 04-12-2012, 04:21 PM

The biggest / most common mistakes I've seen repping / working contests:

Failure to read and understand the rules. Not sure? Ask!
Not attending / not paying attention at the cook's meeting
Getting caught up in the party atmosphere
Changing your game plan halfway through your cook because of what your neighbor is doing

RangerJ · 04-12-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slamdunkpro

Getting caught up in the party atmosphere

^^^^^

big brother smoke · 04-12-2012, 04:32 PM

Missed rib turn in by 90 seconds.

Get an atomic clock

egghead78 · 04-12-2012, 05:52 PM

This has been some awesome information. Its not often that you find a board where everyone is so helpful. I truly appreciate it.

As for expectations, we want to have fun, cook some good q, and meet some new people. I view it like my golf game...i like competition but i have never once relied on golf to feed the family. That stress falls to my day job...

Again, thank you everyone for your willingness to help.

04-12-2012, 01:52 PM	#1
egghead78 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 04-04-12 Location: Charlestown, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Worst Competition Mistake Ever? My bbq team is preparing to enter our first competition. In the true spirit of humbleness and education, what is the worst mistake you or your team has made during a competition? all responses are very much appreciated. __________________ "People who drink light 'beer' don't like the taste of beer; they just like to pee alot."

04-12-2012, 01:58 PM	#2
QN Take a breath! Join Date: 01-16-06 Location: North Alabama Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have you looked at this thread http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=51042 __________________ Mark D. QN 2 - WSMs KCBS Master CBJ Certified Table Captain MIM/MBN Certified Judge

04-12-2012, 02:01 PM	#4
SirPorkaLot Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-31-09 Location: Antioch, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	Cooking what I like, and not cooking for the judges. __________________ Sir Porkalot aka John Back to back winner of the BBQ Brethren Throwdown with a pig leg and something funky CBBQA & KCBS member: Sir Porkalot BBQ Team NC & NorCal (Yes I stay confused) BLUE Thermapen Visit my website: http://www.sirporkalot.com

04-12-2012, 02:13 PM	#5
OutlawSwine is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-11-10 Location: Sylvan Springs, Al Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	Showing up unprepared. Also - DO NOT over indulge in the adult beverages. __________________ Preston - Facebook, Twitter Twisted Dixie BBQ

04-12-2012, 02:13 PM	#6
egghead78 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 04-04-12 Location: Charlestown, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks qn, still new and trying to learn the searches. I also hate replication of previous threads. __________________ "People who drink light 'beer' don't like the taste of beer; they just like to pee alot."

04-12-2012, 02:00 PM	#3
BC Squared Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-16-11 Location: Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Expecting a call. We've turned in some of the best stuff we ever cooked...nothing! Turned in less than desirable stuff....top 5! You just never know....

04-12-2012, 02:18 PM	#7
SmokinOkie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-08 Location: OKC OK Downloads: 2 Uploads: 2	Worst mistake? Showing up to a contest, not know what the four categories are as well as never having practice the specific timing or never having built a box. That happened to the team next to me at a contest. I spent all contest talking. They had never even SEEN a pork butt (but I taught them so well then got a 10th place call) :D __________________ Russ *** Lt Col USAF (R) Lastest Smokers (4) FEC100's including Twin Big Reds, FEPC1000 Pellet Grill, Cookshack 36" Charbroiler Smokin Okie on Facebook** Author: Brining 101 PDF & Turkey 101 PDF

04-12-2012, 02:29 PM	#8
huminie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-11-10 Location: Gilroy, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't know what my worst mistake was, but I think the most valuable lesson to be learned is to stay organized. Write everything down in multiple forms so you don't have to think on the morning of turn-ins. Just read from your script and stay on schedule. Also, don't underestimate how long it will take you to build your box. Better to take a leisurely stroll to the turn in table than to sprint to the finish barely making or missing your turn in. __________________ 2011 CBBQA Rookie ToY - 6th Overall, 2012 American Royal Invitational - Huminie's Hogalicious BBQ

04-12-2012, 02:48 PM	#9
pat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-21-08 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My worst mistake? Cooking that first contest...now I can't stop!! __________________ Smokers Purgatory Have you tried Simply Marvelous Rubs yet?? Backwoods Party Ole Hickory CTO Large Big Green Egg WSM X 2 Weber Performer

04-12-2012, 02:54 PM	#10
GQue On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-10-10 Location: Superior CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My biggest mistakes were non cooking related - I did not bring anyhing to sleep on....or any lights....DOOUUHH! (home simpson voice) the BBQ community for is always great in helping out the newbs - I would not stress to much about making sure everything is perfect and just try to have fun and learn what you can with the first one - Introduce your self to you neaighbors and tell them its your first comp and I bet a dollar to donut they will help you or let you borrow anything you might have forgotten - Good Luck! __________________ FEC-100 Memphis Pro Orange Thermopen CBJ #520282

04-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#11
ique is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-14-05 Location: New England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Last grilling contest of the year and I turned in a category in the wrong order. Cost me NEBS team of the year. This was 2002 I think

04-12-2012, 04:21 PM	#12
Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The biggest / most common mistakes I've seen repping / working contests: Failure to read and understand the rules. Not sure? Ask! Not attending / not paying attention at the cook's meeting Getting caught up in the party atmosphere Changing your game plan halfway through your cook because of what your neighbor is doing __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Thanks to our sponsors: Wusthof Trident USA & Creekstone Farms Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast" Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24 ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

04-12-2012, 04:32 PM	#14
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Missed rib turn in by 90 seconds. Get an atomic clock __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

04-12-2012, 05:52 PM	#15
egghead78 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 04-04-12 Location: Charlestown, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This has been some awesome information. Its not often that you find a board where everyone is so helpful. I truly appreciate it. As for expectations, we want to have fun, cook some good q, and meet some new people. I view it like my golf game...i like competition but i have never once relied on golf to feed the family. That stress falls to my day job... Again, thank you everyone for your willingness to help. __________________ "People who drink light 'beer' don't like the taste of beer; they just like to pee alot."