NFL Challenge 2004

CHRIS CALKIN IS
1st REPEAT CHAMPION


EIGHT YEARS OF OVERALL CHAMPIONS
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


The overall playoff winner was the player with the best won-lost record for the 11 games. All games counted the same, non are weighted higher. The first tiebreaker is margin of victory in the Super Bowl. The second tiebreaker is total points in the Super Bowl.

(Correct predictions are in bold type, losers are underlined.)


The Champion

Chris Calkin of Somers Point (6-5)
1st Week: Jets, Colts, Rams, Packers
2nd Week: Colts, Steelers, Eagles, Packers.
AFC Champion: Colts
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Eagles by 2 (44 total points)

The other finalists

Rick Fleming of Brigantine (6-5)
1st Week: Jets, Colts, Rams, Packers
2nd Week: Colts, Steelers, Eagles, Packers.
AFC Champion: Colts
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Eagles by 4 (36 total points)

Susan Ward of Smithville (6-5)
1st Week: Jets, Colts, Rams, Packers
2nd Week: Colts, Steelers, Eagles, Packers.
AFC Champion: Colts
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Eagles by 3 (51 total points)

Tim Zorne of Absecon (6-5)
1st Week: Jets, Colts, Rams, Packers
2nd Week: Colts, Steelers, Eagles, Packers.
AFC Champion: Colts
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Eagles by 5 (55 total points)

Joe Fussner of Northfield (5-6)
1st Week: Chargers, Colts, Seahawks, Packers
2nd Week: Colts, Steelers, Eagles, Falcons.
AFC Champion: Colts
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Colts by 4 (52 total points)

Doug Hiltner of Lancaster PA (5-6)
1st Week: Chargers, Colts, Seahawks, Packers
2nd Week: Colts, Steelers, Eagles, Falcons.
AFC Champion: Steelers
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Eagles by 13 (41 total points)

Joe LaRosa of Seaville (5-6)
1st Week: Chargers, Colts, Rams, Packers
2nd Week: Colts, Steelers, Eagles, Packers.
AFC Champion: Colts
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Eagles by 4 (45 total points)

Marc Narducci of Washington Township (5-6)
1st Week: Chargers, Colts, Rams, Packers
2nd Week: Colts, Steelers, Eagles, Packers.
AFC Champion: Colts
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Eagles by 3 (51 total points)

For our eighth season, we have a new interactive form you can use to submit your selections and challenge. To enter, click on the Week No. and fill in your selections. This new form has worked well in tests with most computer systems. If you have problems, you can still enter by emailing your choices to primeevents@prodigy.net. Please describe, in that email, the problem you had so we can address it.

Weekly winners get a gift certificate to Schooners in Somers Point. They 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 - every week on your favorite South Jersey all-sports radio station,
1490-THE GAME.



Week No. 17



2004 OVERALL WEEKLY WINNERS
17 - CHRIS CALKIN, Somers Point
16 - CHRIS CALKIN, Somers Point
15 - CHRIS CALKIN, Somers Point
14 - DOUG HILTNER, Lancaster PA
13 - RICK FLEMING, Brigantine
12 - CHRIS CALKIN, Somers Point
11 - RICK FLEMING, Brigantine
10 - YOGI HILTNER, Margate
9 - T.J. COYLE, Absecon
8 - SUSAN WARD, Smithville
7 - JOE FUSSNER IV, Northfield
6 - MICHAEL McFARLAND, Alexandria VA
5 - JOE LaROSA, Seaville
4 - JOE LaROSA, Seaville
3 - TIM ZORNE, Absecon
2 - DOUG HILTNER, Lancaster PA
1 - MARC NARDUCCI, Washington Township


Final Sports Team Records
2004 Season

1. Tom Williams 169-86 (66.3%)
2. Jim Schafer 166-89 (65.1%)
3. Tom Getzke 165-90 (64.7%)
3. Bud Rinck 165-90 (64.7%)
5. Ken Mosca 160-95 (62.7%)
6. Steve Parker 159-96 (62.4%)
7. Butch Gleason 157-98 (61.6%)
8. Mike Gill 144-111 (56.5%)
9. Dennis Smith 140-115 (54.9%)

Best Week by player: 14-2 by Doug Hiltner (Week 14)
Best Week by Sports Team member: 14-2 by Tom Getzke (Week 11), Jim Schafer (Week 11) & Steve Parker (Week 14)



All-Time Sports Team Records - 8 Seasons

1. Tom Williams 1320-663 (66.6%)
2. Bud Rinck 1294-689 (65.3%)
3. Tom Getzke 1289-694 (65.0%)
4. Jim Schafer 1271-712 (64.1%)
5. Steve Parker 1255-728 (63.3%)
6. Dennis Smith 1225-758 (61.8%)

All-Time Best Week by player: 15-0 by Casey Hiltner (Wk 14-2001)
All-Time Best Week by Sports Team member: 15-0 by Bud Rinck (Wk 17-1998)



Sports Team vs Challengers - 2004

1. Bud Rinck 13-4
2. Jim Schafer 11-6
3. Tom Getzke 9-8
3. Ken Mosca 9-8
3. Steve Parker 9-8
3. Tom Williams 9-8
7. Butch Gleason 7-10
8. Dennis Smith 5-12
9. Mike Gill 4-13



Sports Team vs Challengers - 8 Seasons

1. Tom Williams 68-44-3
2. Bud Rinck 67-44-0
3. Steve Parker 66-47-0
4. Jim Schafer 58-44-0
5. Tom Getzke 55-49-1
6. Dennis Smith 55-54-0



WEEK NO. 17
Chris 2nd ever to win 3 straight
The Week 17 challenges:
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (10-6) defeated Jim Schafer (8-8)
Rob Cummings of Ventnor (10-6) defeated Butch Gleason (8-8)
Edwin Anderson of Brigantine (9-7) lost to Tom Getzke (10-6)
Terrence Cassady of EHT (9-7) defeated Ken Mosca (8-8)
Lonnie Douglas of Somers Point (9-7) defeated Tom Williams (8-8)
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (9-7) lost to Bud Rinck (10-6)
Adam R of EHT (9-7) defeated Mike Gill (7-9)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (8-8) defeated Dennis Smith (7-9)
Garry Morrison of Galloway (8-8) lost to Steve Parker (8-8) on the tiebreaker

WEEK NO. 16
Chris makes it three wins
The Week 16 challenges:
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (13-3) defeated Jim Schafer (12-4)
Louis D'Alenzio of Absecon (12-4) lost to Tom Williams (13-3)
Randy Forrest of Galloway (12-4) lost to Tom Getzke (13-3)
Terrence Cassady of EHT (11-5) defeated Butch Gleason (10-6)
Yogi Hiltner of Margate (11-5) lost to Ken Mosca (13-3)
Edwin Anderson of Brigantine (10-6) defeated Dennis Smith (9-7)
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (10-6) defeated Mike Gill (9-7)
John Leon of Absecon (10-6) lost to Steve Parker (11-5)
Jose Parsipano of Wildwood (10-6) lost to Bud Rinck (11-5)

WEEK NO. 15
Chris returns for his 2nd win
The Week 15 challenges:
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (13-3) defeated Tom Williams (11-5)
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (12-4) defeated Ken Mosca (12-4) on the tiebreaker
Randy Forrest of Galloway (12-4) defeated Butch Gleason (11-5)
Yogi Hiltner of Margate (12-4) defeated Mike Gill (8-8)
Edwin Anderson of Brigantine (11-5) defeated Bud Rinck (10-6)
Lloyd Emerson of Atlantic City (11-5) lost to Tom Getzke (11-5) on the tiebreaker
John Leon of Absecon (11-5) defeated Steve Parker (9-7)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (10-6) defeated Dennis Smith (8-8)
Craig McCandliss of Longport (10-6) lost to Jim Schafer (11-5)

WEEK NO. 14
Doug returns for his 2nd win
The Week 14 challenges:
Doug Hiltner of Lancaster PA (14-2) defeated Bud Rinck (12-4)
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (13-3) defeated Butch Gleason (12-4)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (13-3) defeated Dennis Smith (10-6)
Paul Bryan of Northfield (12-4) lost to Steve Parker (14-2)
Dave Carson of EHT (12-4) lost to Tom Williams (13-3)
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (12-4) defeated Ken Mosca (10-6)
Carol "Smarty" Jones of EHT (12-4) lost to Mike Gill (13-3)
Jerry Dunkovich of Absecon (11-5) lost to Tom Getzke (13-3)
Lloyd Emerson of Atlantic City (11-5) defeated Tony Blum (9-7)
Sallie McAlbers of Manhawkin (10-6) lost to Jim Schafer (13-3)

WEEK NO. 13
Rick's 2nd win in 3 weeks
The Week 13 challenges:
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (12-4) defeated Butch Gleason (11-5)
Paul Bryan of Northfield (11-5) defeated Tony Blum (9-7)
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (11-5) defeated Ken Mosca (10-6)
Rodney Hunter of Atlantic City (11-5) lost to Mike Gill (13-3)
Sallie McAlbers of Manhawkin (11-5) defeated Steve Parker (10-6)
William Whitson of Northfield (11-5) lost to Tom Williams (12-4)
Mel Christian of Smithville (10-6) lost to Jim Schafer (12-4)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (10-6) defeated Bud Rinck (10-6) on the tiebreaker
Carol "Smarty" Jones of EHT (10-6) defeated Dennis Smith (8-8)
Jim McDeeler (10-6) lost to Tom Getzke (13-3)

WEEK NO. 12
Chris wins on the tiebreaker
The Week 12 challenges:
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (12-4) defeated Tom Williams (10-6)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (12-4) defeated Tom Getzke (12-4) on the tiebreaker
Paul Bryan of Northfield (11-5) defeated Jim Schafer (11-5) on the tiebreaker
Matt Decker of Ventnor (11-5) lost to Mike Gill (11-5) on the tiebreaker
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (11-5) defeated Steve Parker (10-6)
Al Siciliano of Galloway (11-5) lost to Ken Mosca (13-3)
Sallie McAlbers of Manhawkin (10-6) defeated Dennis Smith (9-7)
Andre McDonald of Pleasantville (10-6) lost to Tony Blum (11-5)
Craig Nathan of Sea Isle City (10-6) lost to Butch Gleason (11-5)
Ken Robertson of Longport (10-6) lost to Bud Rinck (12-4)

WEEK NO. 11
Rick wins by a game
The Week 11 challenges:
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (13-3) defeated Mike Gill (9-7)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (12-4) defeated Dennis Smith (9-7)
Donald Hastings of Absecon (11-5) lost to Bud Rinck (13-3)
Thomas Johannson of Marmora (11-5) lost to Butch Gleason (13-3)
Craig Nathan of Sea Isle City (11-5) lost to Steve Parker (13-3)
Sandy Adams of Northfield (10-6) lost to Tom Getzke (14-2)
Christine Matthews of Linwood (10-6) lost to Ken Mosca (10-6) on the tiebreaker
Ken Robertson of Longport (10-6) defeated Tony Blum (9-7)
Bill Pastolaio of Linwood (9-7) lost to Tom Williams (13-3)
Christopher Locklin of Cherry Hill (8-6) lost to Jim Schafer (14-2)

WEEK NO. 10
Yogi wins by a game
The Week 10 challenges:
Yogi Hiltner of Margate (10-4) defeated Mike Gill (6-8)
Felix McIntyre of Pleasantville (9-5) lost to Bud Rinck (10-4)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (8-6) defeated Tom Getzke (7-7)
Barney Gaskill of Pleasantville (8-6) lost to Ken Mosca (10-4)
Al Giordano of Upper Township (8-6) lost to Butch Gleason (9-5)
Christine Matthews of Linwood (8-6) defeated Tony Blum (6-8)
Tim Zorne of Absecon (8-6) lost to Jim Schafer (9-5)
T.J. Coyle of Absecon (7-7) lost to Tom Williams (10-4)
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (7-7) defeated Steve Parker (7-7) on the tiebreaker
Chuck White of Galloway (7-7) lost to Dennis Smith (8-6)

WEEK NO. 9
T.J. wins in a walk
The Week 9 challenges:
T.J. Coyle of Absecon (10-4) defeated Tom Getzke (7-7)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (8-6) defeated Mike Gill (5-9)
Barney Gaskill of Pleasantville (8-6) defeated Butch Gleason (6-8)
Tim Zorne of Absecon (8-6) defeated Steve Parker (6-8)
Mike Kerr of Galloway (7-7) lost to Bud Rinck (8-6)
Christine Matthews of Linwood (7-7) defeated Tom Williams (6-8)
Bob Stephens of Northfield (7-7) lost to Ken Mosca (7-7) on the tiebreaker
Brian Warner of Atlantic City (7-7) lost to Jim Schafer (7-7) on the tiebreaker
Al Cacci of EHT (7-7) lost to Dennis Smith (7-7) on the tiebreaker
Darnell Kerr of Ocean City (3-11) lost to Tony Blum (7-7)

WEEK NO. 8
Susan wins by a game.
The Week 8 challenges:
Susan Ward of Smithville (9-5) lost to Tom Williams (10-4)
Josh Calloway of Toms River (8-6) lost to Jim Schafer (10-4)
Joe Fussner of Northfield (8-6) defeated Butch Gleason (7-7)
Christine Matthews of Linwood (8-6) defeated Mike Gill (6-8)
Malcolm Turner of Absecon (8-6) lost to Bud Rinck (8-6) on the tiebreaker
Chuck White of Galloway (8-6) lost to Ken Mosca (10-4)
Paul Bryan of Northfield (7-7) lost to Steve Parker (8-6)
Kenny Juliano (7-7) lost to Dennis Smith (8-6)
Mike Kerr of Galloway (7-7) defeated Tony Blum (6-8)
Tim Zorne of Absecon (7-7) defeated Tom Getzke (6-8)

WEEK NO. 7
Joe wins the tiebreaker.
The Week 7 challenges:
Joe Fussner of Northfield (9-5) defeated Dennis Smith (8-6).
Susan Ward (9-5) defeated Mike Gill (9-5) on the tiebreaker.
Paul Bryan of Northfield (8-6) defeated Tom Williams (7-7).
Chuck White of Galloway (8-6) lost to Steve Parker (8-6) on the tiebreaker.
Tim Zorne of Absecon (8-6) defeated Ken Mosca (7-7).
Josh Calloway of Toms River (7-7) lost to Tom Getzke (5-9).
Mike Kerr of Galloway (7-7) defeated Jim Schafer (6-8)
John Leon of Absecon (7-7) defeated Tony Blum (5-9).
Malcolm Turner of Absecon (7-7) defeated Butch Gleason (7-7) on the tiebreaker.
Allison Rinck of Arlington VA (6-8) lost to Bud Rinck (8-6).

WEEK NO. 6
Michael wins by one game.
The Week 6 challenges:
Michael McFarland of Alexandria VA (11-3) defeated Tony Blum (6-8).
Joe Fussner of Northfield (10-4) defeated Dennis Smith (7-7).
Mike Kerr of Galloway (9-5) defeated Mike Gill (8-6).
Tim Zorne of Absecon (9-5) defeated Steve Parker (8-6).
Al Giordano of Upper Township (8-6) lost to Ken Mosca (10-4).
Joe LaRosa of Seaville (8-6) lost to Tom Williams (10-4).
Dan Malone of Absecon (8-6) lost to Tom Getzke (10-4).
Mike Latieri of Northfield (7-7) lost to Jim Schafer (9-5)
J.M. Thomas of EHT (7-7) lost to Butch Gleason (11-3).
Anthony DePaul of Brigantine (5-9) lost to Bud Rinck (7-7).

WEEK NO. 5
Joe is red hot.
The Week 5 challenges:
Joe LaRosa of Seaville (10-4) defeated Tony Blum (5-9).
Mike Kerr of Galloway (8-6) defeated Mike Gill (5-9).
Mike Latieri of Northfield (8-6) defeated Tom Getzke (7-7).
Clark Patterson of EHT (8-6) lost to Bud Rinck (10-4).
Tim Zorne of Absecon (8-6) defeated Tom Williams (7-7).
Nick Fowler of Atlantic City (7-7) lost to Jim Schafer (8-6)
Al Giordano of Upper Township (7-7) defeated Ken Mosca (5-9).
Felix McIntyre of Pleasantville (7-7) lost to Dennis Smith (9-5).
Carl Richardson of Linwood (7-7) lost to Butch Gleason (8-6).
Anthony DePaul of Brigantine (6-8) defeated Steve Parker (6-8) on the tiebreaker.

WEEK NO. 4
Joe is an easy winner.
The Week 4 challenges:
Joe LaRosa of Seaville (10-4) defeated Tony Blum (5-9).
Frank Brennan of Northfield (8-6) lost to Ken Mosca (10-4).
Al Giordano of Upper Township (8-6) defeated Jim Schafer (7-7)
Mike Kerr of Galloway (8-6) defeated Bud Rinck (7-7).
Felix McIntyre of Pleasantville (8-6) defeated Tom Williams (8-6) on the tiebreaker.
Tim Zorne of Absecon (8-6) defeated Butch Gleason (8-6) on the tiebreaker.
T.J. Coyle of Absecon (7-7) lost to Tom Getzke (7-7) on the tiebreaker.
Joe Fussner of Northfield (7-7) defeated Dennis Smith (6-8).
Mike Latieri of Northfield (7-7) defeated Steve Parker (6-8).
John Leon of Absecon (6-8) defeated Mike Gill (5-9).

WEEK NO. 3
Tim is the overall winner.
The Week 3 challenges:
Tim Zorne of Absecon (10-4) defeated Mike Gill (9-5).
Cory Babel of Somers Point (9-5) lost to Tom Getzke (10-4).
Matt Decker of Ventnor (9-5) lost to Tom Williams (9-5) on the tiebreaker.
John Keegan of Atlantic City (9-5) lost to Steve Parker (10-4).
Mike Latieri of Northfield (9-5) defeated Dennis Smith (7-7).
Felix McIntyre of Pleasantville (9-5) defeated Tony Blum (7-7).
Andy Redington of Marmora (9-5) lost to Bud Rinck (10-4).
Bob Stephens of Northfield (9-5) lost to Ken Mosca (10-4).
Rick Atkinson of EHT (8-6) lost to Jim Schafer (9-5)
Nick Long of Northfield (7-7) lost to Butch Gleason (8-6).

WEEK NO. 2
Doug wins overall but loses challenge.
The Week 2 challenges:
Doug Hiltner of Lancaster PA (11-5) lost to Dennis Smith (12-4).
Jules Burton of Longport (10-6) lost to Jim Schafer (11-5)
Al Cacci of Galloway (10-6) lost to Tom Williams (11-5).
Henry Clay of Philadelphia (10-6) lost to Bud Rinck (10-6) on the tiebreaker.
Yogi Hiltner of Margate (10-6) lost to Mike Gill (11-5).
Mike Latieri of Northfield (10-6) defeated Tom Getzke (10-6) on the tiebreaker.
Jerry Edwards of EHT (9-7) lost to Butch Gleason (10-6).
Mark Kerr of Absecon (9-7) lost to Steve Parker (12-4).
Bob Stephens of Northfield (9-7) defeated Ken Mosca (8-8).
Joe LaRosa of Seaville (6-10) defeated Tony Blum (5-11).

WEEK NO. 1
Marc Narducci won on the tiebreaker.
The Week 1 challenges:
Marc Narducci of Washington Township (13-2) defeated Butch Gleason (7-8).
Henry Clay of Philadelphia (13-2) defeated Jim Schafer (9-6)
Bobby Barr of Ocean City (12-3) defeated Tom Williams (11-4).
Jules Burton of Longport (11-4) defeated Tom Getzke (10-5).
Joe LaRosa of Seaville (11-4) defeated Tony Blum (9-6).
Joe Ryan of Cherry Hill (11-4) defeated Mike Gill (10-5).
Erik Ebbel of Somers Point (9-6) lost to Bud Rinck (9-6) on the tiebreaker.
Jerry Edwards of EHT (9-6) defeated Dennis Smith (8-7).
Rick Fleming of Brigantine (9-6) lost to Steve Parker (13-2).
Bob Stephens of Northfield (9-6) defeated Ken Mosca (7-8).


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