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Team Unknown has been called "a roots Renaissance bbq team," "the masters of Florida style bbq," and "a bbq teams, bbq team,"  but the phrase most often heard throughout their career is "Team Unknown is the real deal." Captain BBQ said it, "Jeff Hughes from Mechanical Dynamics said it, Roscoe from Roscoe's Chili Challenge said it, as have countless bbq fans and writers when referring to the team's authentic and original take on traditional bbq. 

 
Papa Clark (Head Chicken Cook, Master in all phases of chickenry, Presidente')

Hailing from Englewood, Florida, he grew up fishing, all those famous fishing spots before they were famous, and can remember when snook was on the menu. With over 50 years of experience in bbq, his expertise is invaluable to Team Unknown.
 
JW (Head Pork and Rib Cook, head chairman of finance)

Master in all phases of ribs and pork mastery.  A veteran of the Polk County penal system, JW found God, changed his ways and dedicated his life to competition bbq.  JW is his name, ribs and pork are his game. Jason says, "sometimes things need killin' cause a ass whuppin' just wont do." Place of birth Winter Haven hospital.
 
Leroy (Head Pork and Rib Cook, vice chairman)

Master in all phases of ribs and pork mastery, a favorite with the ladies of the bbq smoke filled nights. Leroy does the Lord's work and the Devil's subcontracting, place of birth Auburndale, Florida.
 
Dorsey (Head Brisket Cook, vice president)

Master in all phases of brisketry, his four favorite things are "moonshine," "hamb," "bbq," and "chemically imbalanced women." Place of birth, Winter Haven Hospital.
 
Jeanguenat (chair-silent man)

Hailing from Orange County, Florida, Mark grew up on the mean streets of Texas Avenue in Orlando. Mark's favorite toys are guitars and guns, and he can get dinner with either one.  He began his studies in paleontology at the age of 13; he got tired of diggin when he found the gaffi stick in Madagascar in a cold wet cave.
Then took up the study of the mind and how with the gaffi stick he could change things,
alter, if you will.
his hobbies are sky diving, wakeboarding, hot air ballooning, pro kite flying, fishing, tying flies, crocheting, and drifting.
Now at the age of 24 he is ready to embark on his true passion,
the world of barbeque.
 
Buster (member at large, originator of buster's boiled nuts, a delicious treat for any occasion)

Hailing from Lakeland, Florida, if you come to our tent, Buster is the first person that you will see come up and say "hello," Buster has never met a stranger. "He's got BBQ in his blood, deep as a Polk County phosphate pit."
 
Scott (sergeant at arms)

Hailing from Pine Tree, Arkansas, Scott is the closest thing to the ambassador of genuine Southern culture that you will find.
 
Mark and Vince (safety committee)

True Florida boys born and bred in Clermont, Florida. When all those big time cooks are setting their electronic cookers and going to bed, you will find Mark tending the fire on the big offset, "the boy just don't sleep."
 
Ryan (Team Steward)

Handles all internal team disputes when alcohol and sleep deprivation have left the team devoid of any rational thought. Ryan says, "they don't put the word 'eat' in meat for nothing, you damn hippies."
 
Buckeye Bowman (member at large)

After finding the ONE true redneck from Ohio, he was quickly adopted into this team of Floridians, Buckeye is a true connoisseur of fine shine and bbq, and his membership is highly valued.