Wish that I could, but will be out of town that weekend. I've never been to Newport during the contest, even though I'm a certified NCPC judge and I compete in NCPC comps. Must try it someday! I can't see any sense in only having 4 judges to judge 85 teams!!! I think the NCPC needs to re-think their judging methodology for "large" contests! I also judge KCBS and MBN competitions and while there are flaws in their methodology on some aspects, at least they realize that a judge can only sample so many entries before becoming satiated.
Just saying...
Tom (aka "Another_Q_Lover" & "BBQ.TOM")
CMJ w/ KCBS
CBJ w/ MBN, NCPC, NCBS, & NCBBQA
OBJ w/ BBQ Critic.com
CTC w/ KCBS
Pitmaster and Chef - 4 Lil' Pigs Competition Barbecue Team
Author of "A 'Q' Review"