MADE FINALS IN FIRST COMP!

[Jgry97]

Hey, I just wanted to let everyone know my team made the finals in Shoulder and Ribs (the only two categories we entered) in our very first competition. It was a MIM sanctioned contest called the Murphysboro Barbecue Cookoff in Southern Illinois. We ended up with second in shoulder and third in Ribs. We actually won the preliminary round in ribs which includes the blind judging and on-site judging. I don't remember all our scores off hand but I do know that we got perfect scores across the board in ribs in the blind judging. I can't tell you how excited I was because we were competing against some very established teams from around the country. Mike Mills, who is one of only two people (I think) to win Memphis in May grand champion 3 times, ran the event and told us that we were no fluke and that he was very impressed with us. I didn't come here just to brag either. I wanted to tell all of you that this forum provided me with the most valuable information that I found anywhere. Even though a lot of you seem to compete in KCBS instead of MIM, I still cant put into words how instrumental this forum was in preparing me for what we were about to face. Thank you all very much. I will have some pics very soon if you want to see them.

Joe
Hawg N' Dawgs

[jvreeland]

Congrats Joe!
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Jeff Vreeland
Alabama GrillBillies Team

[Big Tom]

Good job Joe!

The Murphysboro contest draws a strong MIM field. I several friends on different teams that cook that event.

Always a boost to your confindence when you get to finals, especially for first timers.
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Big Tom
Pigs-R-Us Cooking Team
Owensboro, KY / Corinth, MS

[DawgPhan]

damn nice showing...if you dont mind, could you tell us exactly what information you found most useful?

[wnkt]

Thats Great....Congrats!!
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[Sa-Mokin]

Congratulations! GOOD JOB!
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[G's BBQ]

Congrats!!!...Cant wait to see the pix...

[Jgry97]

[SmokinOkie]

Congrats! Nice showing.

[roxy]

Congratulations!!!

Got to love it.
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Chargriller Akorn
WSM
LIAR #100
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[MikeSullivan]

Congratulations! It really does help when you spend your time doing your "homework" before you enter a competition. I don't know a lot of people who do as well as you have done though. Great job!
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[OkieJay]

Congrats.

That is an awesome start.

Jay
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OkieJay
Founder of the seldom seen Touch Of Smoke BBQ team.

[3970010]

Congradulations. Well done.

[Tony]

Yo, Dude...

Hearty Congratulations!

Ya'll set Your "sights" on 100 %...Damn,Ya'll wound up in the
Bullseye Ring!

Good Luck and Best Regards, Tony

[Rub N Smoke]

Good Job!!!
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[ceedubya]

Congrats, I was also in my first comp this year. Didn't do quite as well, but had a blast

Could you post some pics, would love to see examples of what you did.

Thanks

[ChipotlePat]

Congratulations!!!