Bo,
I get what you are saying. The reason for so many on the team this year is because so many drop out. Once the season starts alot disappear. Last year we didn't turn in 10 turkeys and still finished mid pack. almost half of the team dissappeared, even our capt.
Multi-beards score well. Thats how I won last year.
As far as the regional weight goes, its usually not a big deal. The way that gobble-matic score works is.
spurs x 10
beard(s) x 2
weight= point per pound