NFL Challenge 2008

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John Mervis
is Repeat Winner!!

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WEEK NO. 11
John is a repeat winner
The Week 11 challenges:
John Mervis of Mays Landing (13-2) defeated Tom Getzke (12-3).
Derek Kotchman of Northfield (12-3) defeated Jim Schafer (11-4).
Fred Berryman of EHT (12-3) lost to Steve Parker (12-3) on the tiebreaker.
Paul Baruffi of Petersburg (11-4) lost to Tom Williams (13-2).
Jay Reed of Williamstown (11-4) lost to John Leon (13-2).
Harry Sachs of EHT (11-4) defeated Mike Gill (11-4) on the tiebreaker.
Dan Woscowicz of Millville (11-4) lost to Tony Blum (11-4) on the tiebreaker.
Henry Clay of Bellmawr (10-5) lost to Butch Gleason (12-3).
Norman Massi of Bayville (10-5) defeated Bud Rinck (9-6).
Anthony Rossagucci of EHT (10-5) lost to Ken Mosca (12-3).
Paul Spinelli of Vineland (9-6) defeated Dennis Smith (9-6) on the tiebreaker.




PICK YOUR WEEK 12 WINNERS

For our 13th season, we again have an interactive form you should use to submit your selections and challenges. To enter, click on the Week No. below and fill in your selections. Be sure to include your email address and other information at the end of your entry and you will receive a receipt, listing your selections.


Weekly winners get a gift certificate, good for a large tub of
Johnson's World-Famous Popcorn
and either a copy of Sam Carchidi's
"Bill Campbell, The Voice of Philadelphia Sports"
or one of Ray Didinger's recent books -
"Eagles Encyclopedia".
or his collected works in "One Last Read".
Weekly winners also qualify for our playoffs and the right to
compete for the Dean Michalski Trophy and other prizes.
And we'll talk about the winners - and losers -
during our high school play-by-play
on 98.7-The Coast, Oldies 94 and ESPN-1450.


2008 OVERALL WEEKLY WINNERS
11 - JOHN MERVIS, Mays Landing
10 - DAN WOSCOWICZ, Millville
9 - JOE FUSSNER, Galloway Township
8 - JOHN MERVIS, Mays Landing
7 - DANNY LINDELL, Northfield
6 - MARSHALL CAMERON, Williamstown
5 - DANIEL ARMSTRONG, Absecon
4 - JOHN PIERANTOZZI, Vineland
3 - TERRENCE HARDWILLE, Williamstown
2 - NICK WALLACE, Linwood
1 - DAVE SOMERS, Galloway Township

OVERALL WINNERS OF 3 STRAIGHT WEEKS
YOGI HILTNER, Cancun MX (2007)
PAUL SPINELLI, Vineland (2006)
CHRIS CALKIN, Somers Point (2004)
*ELIOTT WEISS, Somers Point (2002)
*A.J. RUSSO, Ventnor (1997)
(*won 4 straight)

11 YEARS OF OVERALL CHAMPIONS
2007-08 Champion...Terrence Hardwille of Williamstown
2006-07 Champion...Bruce Riccardo of Egg Harbor Township
2005-06 Champion...Rick Fleming of Brigantine
2004-05 Champion...Chris Calkin of Somers Point
2003-04 Champion...Susan Ward of Smithville
2002-03 Champion...Lewis McLaughlin of Tuckahoe
2001-02 Champion...Chris Calkin of Somers Point
2000-01 Champion...Allen Beatty of Egg Harbor Township
1999-2000 Champion..Mike King of Northfield
1998-99 Champion...John Leon of Absecon
1997-98 Champion..Butch Cassidy of Ventnor
1990-91 Champion..Bill Bogan of Tuckahoe

SPORTS TEAM RECORDS
2008 Season
1. Tom Williams 110-49 (69.2%)
2. Ken Mosca 107-52 (67.3%)
2. Jim Schafer 107-52 (67.3%)
4. Mike Gill 106-53 (66.7%)
4. Tom Getzke 106-53 (66.7%)
4. Steve Parker 106-53 (66.7%)
4. Bud Rinck 106-53 (66.7%)
8. Tony Blum 103-56 (64.8%)
9. Butch Gleason 102-57 (64.2%)
10. John Leon 98-61 (61.6%)
10. Dennis Smith 98-61 (61.6%)
Best Week by player: 13-1 by Danny Lindell (Week 7), Dan Woscowicz (Week 10)
Best Week by Sports Team member: 13-2 by John Leon (week 11) and Tom Williams (Week 11)



All-Time Sports Team Records

1. Tom Williams 1949-958 (66.9%) 13 seasons
2. Ken Mosca 765-401 (65.4%) 6 seasons
3. Bud Rinck 1888-1019 (65.0%) 13 seasons
4. Tom Getzke 1876-1031 (64.5%) 13 seasons
5. Jim Schafer 1874-1033 (64.4%) 13 seasons
6. Steve Parker 1861-1046 (63.9%) 13 seasons
7. Mike Gill 1210-723 (62.6%) 9 seasons
8. Butch Gleason 897-537 (62.5%) 7 seasons
9. John Leon 416-255 (61.4%) 4 seasons
10. Dennis Smith 1770-1137 (60.9%) 13 seasons
11. Tony Blum 673-458 (59.3%) 6 seasons

All-Time Best Week by player: 15-0 by Casey Hiltner (Wk 14-2001), 14-0 by Yogi Hiltner (Wk 9-2005)
All-Time Best Week by Sports Team member: 15-0 by Bud Rinck (Wk 17-1998), 14-0 by Tom Williams, Mike Gill & Butch Gleason (Wk 5-2006)



Sports Team vs Challengers - 2008

1. Bud Rinck 8-3
2. Ken Mosca 7-4
2. Tom Williams 7-4
4. Tony Blum 6-5
4. Mike Gill 6-5
6. Tom Getzke 5-6
6. John Leon 5-6
6. Steve Parker 5-6
9. Butch Gleason 4-7
9. Jim Schafer 4-7
9. Dennis Smith 4-7



Sports Team vs Challengers - All-Time
(ranked by total wins)

1. Tom Williams 106-68-3 (13 seasons)
2. Steve Parker 104-71-0 (13 seasons)
3. Bud Rinck 100-71-1 (13 seasons)
4. Jim Schafer 94-69-1 (13 seasons)
5. Dennis Smith 80-90-1 (13 seasons)
6. Tom Getzke 73-92-2 (13 seasons)
7. Mike Gill 54-74-2 (9 seasons)
8. Butch Gleason 51-45-0 (7 seasons)
9. Ken Mosca 41-38-0 (6 seasons)
10. Tony Blum 24-50-3 (6 seasons)
11. John Leon 15-25-0 (4 seasons)

2008 REVIEW

WEEK NO. 10
Dan has a perfect Sunday
The Week 10 challenges:
Dan Woscowicz of Millville (13-1) defeated Steve Parker (9-5).
Paul Baruffi of Petersburg (12-2) defeated Mike Gill (12-2) on the tiebreaker.
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (12-2) lost to Bud Rinck (12-2) on the tiebreaker.
Joe Fussner of Galloway Township (12-2) defeated John Leon (11-3).
Marshall Cameron of Williamstown (11-3) lost to Jim Schafer (12-2).
Henry Clay of Bellmawr (11-3) defeated Butch Gleason (9-5).
Paul Spinelli of Vineland (11-3) defeated Ken Mosca (10-4).
John Mervis of Mays Landing (11-3) defeated Dennis Smith (8-6).
Yogi Hiltner of Cancun MX (10-4) lost to Tom Getzke (11-3).
Marc Narducci of Turnersville (10-4) defeated Tony Blum (10-4) on the tiebreaker.
Keith Palek of Woodbine (10-4) lost to Tom Williams (12-2).

WEEK NO. 9
Statman Joe wins the tiebreaker
The Week 9 challenges:
Joe Fussner of Galloway Township (10-4) defeated John Leon (8-6).
John Mervis of Mays Landing (10-4) defeated Tom Williams (10-4).
Marc Narducci of Turnersville (10-4) defeated Tom Getzke (10-4) on the tiebreaker.
Paul Spinelli of Vineland (10-4) defeated Jim Schafer (9-5).
Henry Clay of Bellmawr (10-4) defeated Butch Gleason (8-6).
Frank Szczepanski of Marmora (10-4) lost to Tony Blum (11-3).
Bruce Beaver of Seaville (9-5) lost to Mike Gill (10-4).
Marshall Cameron of Williamstown (9-5) defeated Bud Rinck (7-7).
Keith Palek of Woodbine (9-5) defeated Steve Parker (8-6).
Dan Woscowicz of Millville (9-5) defeated Ken Mosca (8-6).
Jack Boyd of Northfield (7-7) lost to Dennis Smith (10-4).

WEEK NO. 8
John wins the tiebreaker
The Week 8 challenges:
John Mervis of Mays Landing (10-4) defeated Tony Blum (9-5).
Norman Capper of Ocean City (10-4) defeated Tom Getzke (9-5).
Dan Woscowicz of Millville (10-4) defeated Ken Mosca (8-6).
Bruce Beaver of Seaville (9-5) lost to Butch Gleason (12-2).
Marshall Cameron of Williamstown (9-5) defeated Dennis Smith (9-5) on the tiebreaker.
Denise Decker of Cape May (9-5) lost to Tom Williams (9-5) on the tiebreaker.
Allison Diamond of Seaville (9-5) lost to Bud Rinck (11-3).
Keith Palek of Woodbine (9-5) defeated Mike Gill (8-6).
Anthony Rossagucci of EHT (9-5) defeated Steve Parker (8-6).
Paul Spinelli of Vineland (9-5) lost to Jim Schafer (9-5) on the tiebreaker.
Danny Lindell of Northfield (7-7) lost to John Leon (8-6).

WEEK NO. 7
Danny wins by two games
The Week 7 challenges:
Danny Lindell of Northfield (13-1) defeated Mike Gill (11-3).
Marshall Cameron of Williamstown (11-3) defeated Tom Getzke (7-7).
John Mervis of Mays Landing (11-3) defeated Tom Williams (9-5).
Norman Capper of Ocean City (10-4) defeated Steve Parker (9-5).
Denise Decker of Cape May (10-4) defeated Dennis Smith (9-5).
Anthony Rossagucci of EHT (10-4) defeated Butch Gleason (7-7).
Dan Woscowicz of Millville (10-4) defeated Ken Mosca (9-5).
Jesse Steig of Brigantine (9-5) lost to Bud Rinck (12-2).
Charlie Gaiman of Millville (8-6) lost to Jim Schafer (10-4).
Courtney Landrum of Manahawkin (8-6) defeated Tony Blum (7-7).
Jon Oliveri of Pleasantville (6-8) lost to John Leon (9-5).

WEEK NO. 6
Marshall wins the tiebreaker
The Week 6 challenges:
Marshall Cameron of Williamstown (9-5) defeated Tom Williams (8-6).
Norman Capper of Ocean City (9-5) defeated Tom Getzke (8-6).
Daniel Armstrong of Absecon (8-6) lost to Ken Mosca (10-4).
Henry Clay of Bellmawr (8-6) lost to Jim Schafer (9-5).
Stanley Donovan of Northfield (8-6) lost to Dennis Smith (9-5).
Anthony Rossagucci of EHT (8-6) defeated Butch Gleason (7-7).
Jason Murray of Baltimore MD (7-7) lost to Bud Rinck (9-5).
Dan Woscowicz of Millville (7-7) defeated John Leon (7-7) on the tiebreaker.
Fran Catera of Ocean City (6-8) lost to Mike Gill (7-7).
Joe LaRosa of Seaville (6-8) lost to Tony Blum (8-6).
Dave Somers of Galloway Township (5-9) lost to Steve Parker (10-4).

WEEK NO. 5
Daniel wins with ease
The Week 5 challenges:
Daniel Armstrong of Absecon (11-3) defeated Jim Schafer (9-5).
Bill Becker of Ocean City (9-5) defeated Tom Getzke (8-6).
Norman Capper of Ocean City (9-5) defeated John Leon (7-7).
Anthony Rossagucci of EHT (9-5) defeated Butch Gleason (8-6).
Marshall Cameron of Williamstown (8-6) defeated Steve Parker (7-7).
Fran Catera of Ocean City (8-6) defeated Dennis Smith (7-7).
Greg Donahue of Ocean City (8-6) lost to Bud Rinck (8-6) on the tiebreaker.
Terry Jorgenson of Longport (8-6) lost to Mike Gill (10-4).
Peter McNabe of Somers Point (8-6) lost to Tony Blum (8-6) on the tiebreaker.
John Pierantozzi of Vineland (8-6) lost to Ken Mosca (8-6) on the tiebreaker.
Timothy Johnson of Ventnor (7-7) lost to Tom Williams (9-5).

WEEK NO. 4
Johnny blows the whistle
The Week 4 challenges:
John Pierantozzi of Vineland (9-4) defeated Jim Schafer (8-5).
Fred Berryman of EHT (8-5) lost to Butch Gleason (8-5) on the tiebreaker.
Marshall Cameron of Williamstown (8-5) defeated John Leon (7-6).
Fran Catera of Ocean City (8-5) defeated Brian Cunniff (5-8).
Paul Ferrari of Absecon (5-8) lost to Steve Parker (8-5).
Terrence Hardwille of Williamstown (8-5) lost to Tom Getzke (8-5) on the tiebreaker.
Duke Hartman of Galloway (8-5) lost to Ken Mosca (11-2).
Nicholas Lopez of Pleasantville (8-5) lost to Tom Williams (9-4).
Peter McNabe of Somers Point (8-5) defeated Tony Blum (8-5) on the tiebreaker.
Anthony Rossagucci of EHT (8-5) defeated Dennis Smith (5-8).
Susan Ward of Smithville (8-5) lost to Mike Gill (8-5) on the tiebreaker.
Paul Baruffi of Petersburg (6-7) lost to Bud Rinck (8-5).

WEEK NO. 3
Last year's champ wins
The Week 3 challenges:
Terrence Hardwille of Williamstown (13-3) defeated Butch Gleason (11-5).
Fred Berryman of EHT (12-4) defeated Jim Schafer (12-4) on the tiebreaker.
Nicholas Lopez of Pleasantville (12-4) defeated Brian Cunniff (9-7).
Peter McNabe of Somers Point (12-4) defeated Dennis Smith (11-5).
Paul Ferrari of Absecon (11-5) defeated Mike Gill (10-6).
Ramon Kane of Absecon (11-5) lost to Ken Mosca (12-4).
Terry McAndrews of Absecon (11-5) lost to Bud Rinck (12-4).
Anthony Rossagucci of EHT (11-5) defeated Tom Williams (11-5) on the tiebreaker.
Nick Wallace of Linwood (11-5) lost to Steve Parker (13-3).
Brian Green of Ocean City (10-6) lost to John Leon (13-3).
Eliott Weiss of Wicomico Church VA (10-6) lost to Tom Getzke (12-4).
Bernie Kosack of Canton MA (9-7) lost to Tony Blum (12-4).

WEEK NO. 2
Nick wins by two
The Week 2 challenges:
Nick Wallace of Linwood (12-3) defeated John Leon (6-9).
Paul Ferrari of Absecon (10-5) defeated Jim Schafer (8-7).
Brian Green of Ocean City (10-5) defeated Bud Rinck (9-6).
Stacy Green of Ocean City (10-5) lost to Dennis Smith (11-4).
Bernie Kosack of Canton MA (10-5) defeated Tony Blum (8-7).
Bruce Riccardo of Egg Harbor Township (10-5) lost to Butch Gleason (10-5) on the tiebreaker.
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (9-6) lost to Steve Parker (11-4).
Ellen Hiltner of Margate (8-7) lost to Mike Gill (9-6).
Jack Breslin of Parker CO (6-9) lost to Tom Williams (10-5).
Randy Campbell of Hammonton (6-9) lost to Ken Mosca (9-6).
Harry Sachs of Egg Harbor Township (6-9) lost to Tom Getzke (10-5).
Frank Szczepanski of Marmora (5-10) lost to Brian Cunniff (8-7).

WEEK NO. 1
Dave rallies on Monday
The Week 1 challenges:
Dave Somers of Galloway Township (11-5) defeated Steve Parker (11-5) on the tiebreaker.
Rob Higbee of Somers Point (11-5) lost to Tom Getzke (11-5) on the tiebreaker.
Ellen Hiltner of Margate (11-5) defeated Jim Schafer (10-6).
Frank Szczepanski of Marmora (11-5) defeated Butch Gleason (10-6).
Frank Basile of Wildwood Crest (10-6) defeated Brian Cunniff (7-9).
Chaley McLaughlin of Longport (9-7) lost to Tony Blum (11-5).
Marc Narducci of Turnersville (9-7) lost to Dennis Smith (10-6).
Pete Thompson of Margate (9-7) lost to Mike Gill (10-6).
Jack Boyd of Northfield (8-8) lost to John Leon (9-7).
Joe Fussner of Galloway Township (8-8) lost to Bud Rinck (9-7).
Yogi Hiltner of Cancun MX (8-8) lost to Ken Mosca (10-6).
Irv Megargee of Philadelphia PA (8-8) lost to Tom Williams (10-6).



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