52 Teams
1st Overall
2nd - Chicken
4th - Ribs
2nd - Pork
6th - Brisket
This was the first contest of the 2008 season, and what a way to start. We were cooking with the new BBQ trailer that had only been in our possession for 6 days. As someone said, a great way to christen the new BBQ rig.
My good friend, Andy Groneman joined me for this contest. It was my second Grand Championship and Andy’s first. It was the first time that I’ve had top 10 calls across all four categories in a single contest. It was an amazing feeling for both of us.

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Way to go Todd and Andy!! You the Man!! Are you going to wear the belt while wrestling with the boys?
You got it!
Way to go guy’s
Sweet victory! And you won a set of keys.
Congrats! Murphy can’t wait to try your Q!
Thanks, Matt. Good to hear from you. Hope all is well with the family there in Jersey City.
Congrats Todd! I bought your rub at the BBQ store in Parkville. Very nice. Oh yeah, I stopped by your trailer at American Royal BBQ last fall but I missed ya. Are you going to do the Leneza BBQ? If so, I’ll try to catch you there.
Good for you Todd and Andy. Lots of hard work paid off.
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