Man...I had a heartbreak in Chicken this past weekend that I thought was absolute money also. Im on the way to the store to grab one for practice now. You are a phenomenal cook and pitmaster. (I know you don't like throwing that around, but own that!)
Brooo stop selling yourself short you both competed against 60 other competitors back to back and WON 🏆 TWICE...... ON THE MOST TOUGHEST MEAT TO SMOKE AND YOU DID IT BRO .....HOLD UPUR HEAD UP HIGH ASF ......YOU DA MAN HOMIE !!!!!! YOUR THE BEST IN MY BOOK CONGRATULATIONS.
I would say if you’re struggling in a category like chicken to keep your boxes consistent as far as what you put in them. Sounds like you’re over thinking it. I was a IBCA HJ for 2 years and I’ve seen some ugly birds consistently in top 5 calls.