NFL Challenge 2008

Mike Lombardi's NFL Blog



Steelers make
NORMAN MASSI
the champion!




The overall playoff winner will be the player with the best won-lost record for the 11 playoff games.
All games count the same, none are weighted higher.

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


The Champion
Norman Massi of Bayville (7-3)
1st Week: Falcons, Chargers, Ravens, Eagles
2nd Week: Falcons, Ravens, Steelers, Eagles
AFC Champion: Steelers
NFC Champion: Falcons
Super Bowl: Steelers
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 12 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 54


The Other Finalists
Daniel Armstrong of Absecon (5-6)
1st Week: Falcons, Colts, Ravens, Eagles
2nd Week: Panthers, Steelers, Ravens, Eagles
AFC Champion: Ravens
NFC Champion: Eagles
Super Bowl: Ravens
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 8 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 52

Greg Park of Galloway Township (5-6)
1st Week: Cardinals, Chargers, Ravens, Vikings
2nd Week: Giants, Ravens, Steelers, Vikings
AFC Champion: Ravens
NFC Champion: Vikings
Super Bowl: Vikings
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 2 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 28

Marshall Cameron of Williamstown (4-7)
1st Week: Cardinals, Chargers, Ravens, Vikings
2nd Week: Giants, Steelers, Titans, Panthers
AFC Champion: Titans
NFC Champion: Giants
Super Bowl: Giants
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 9 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 41

Cory Stephenson of Linwood (4-7)
1st Week: Falcons, Chargers, Ravens, Vikings
2nd Week: Falcons, Chargers, Steelers, Giants
AFC Champion: Steelers
NFC Champion: Giants
Super Bowl: Giants
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 6 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 40

Dan Woscowicz of Millville (4-7)
1st Week: Cardinals, Chargers, Ravens, Vikings
2nd Week: Giants, Chargers, Ravens, Panthers
AFC Champion: Chargers
NFC Champion: Giants
Super Bowl: Giants
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 12 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 56

Joe Fussner of Galloway Township (3-8)
1st Week: Falcons, Colts, Ravens, Eagles
2nd Week: Panthers, Steelers, Titans, Giants
AFC Champion: Titans
NFC Champion: Panthers
Super Bowl: Titans
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 4 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 44

Lewis Helms of Margate (3-8)
1st Week: Cardinals, Chargers, Dolphins, Eagles
2nd Week: Panthers, Titans, Dolphins, Giants
AFC Champion: Dolphins
NFC Champion: Giants
Super Bowl: Giants
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 8 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 48

Danny Lindell of Northfield (3-8)
1st Week: Cardinals, Chargers, Dolphins, Eagles
2nd Week: Panthers, Titans, Dolphins, Giants
AFC Champion: Dolphins
NFC Champion: Panthers
Super Bowl: Dolphins
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 5 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 51

John Mervis of Mays Landing (3-8)
1st Week: Cardinals, Chargers, Dolphins, Eagles
2nd Week: Panthers, Chargers, Dolphins, Giants
AFC Champion: Chargers
NFC Champion: Giants
Super Bowl: Giants
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 7 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 53

Jon Oliveri of Pleasantville (3-8)
1st Week: Falcons, Chargers, Dolphins, Eagles
2nd Week: Falcons, Chargers, Dolphins, Eagles
AFC Champion: Chargers
NFC Champion: Falcons
Super Bowl: Falcons
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 2 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 42

John Pierantozzi of Vineland (3-8)
1st Week: Falcons, Colts, Ravens, Eagles
2nd Week: Panthers, Colts, Titans, Eagles
AFC Champion: Titans
NFC Champion: Panthers
Super Bowl: Panthers
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 7 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 41

Terrence Hardwille of Williamstown (0-11)
1st Week: Falcons, Colts, Dolphins, Vikings
2nd Week: Giants, Colts, Dolphins, Vikings
AFC Champion: Dolphins
NFC Champion: Vikings
Super Bowl: Vikings
1st Tiebreaker (Margin of Victory in Super Bowl): 3 points
2nd Tiebreaker (Total Points in Super Bowl): 47

Tom Ramsey, Dave Somers & Nick Wallace did not submit their selections on time.




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
17 - CORY STEPHENSON, Linwood
16 - GREG PARK, Galloway Township
15 - LEWIS HELMS, Margate
14 - TOM RAMSEY, Woodbine
13 - JON OLIVERI, Pleasantville
12 - NORMAN MASSI, Bayville
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. Mike Gill 176-79 (69.0%)
2. Tom Williams 174-81 (68.2%)
3. Tom Getzke 173-82 (67.8%)
4. Ken Mosca 169-86 (66.3%)
5. Jim Schafer 168-87 (65.9%)
6. Bud Rinck 166-89 (65.1%)
7. Steve Parker 165-90 (64.7%)
8. Tony Blum 162-93 (63.5%)
9. Butch Gleason 161-94 (63.1%)
10. John Leon 159-96 (62.4%)
11. Dennis Smith 149-106 (58.4%)
Best Week by player: 15-1 by Cory Stephenson (Week 17)
Best Week by Sports Team member: 14-2 by Mike Gill (Week 12); Tom Getzke & Mike Gill (Week 17)



All-Time Sports Team Records

1. Tom Williams 2013-990 (67.0%) 13 seasons
2. Ken Mosca 827-435 (65.5%) 6 seasons
3. Bud Rinck 1948-1055 (64.9%) 13 seasons
4. Tom Getzke 1943-1060 (64.7%) 13 seasons
5. Jim Schafer 1935-1068 (64.4%) 13 seasons
6. Steve Parker 1920-1083 (63.9%) 13 seasons
7. Mike Gill 1280-749 (63.1%) 9 seasons
8. Butch Gleason 956-573 (62.5%) 7 seasons
9. John Leon 477-290 (62.2%) 4 seasons
10. Dennis Smith 1821-1182 (60.6%) 13 seasons
11. Tony Blum 732-495 (59.7%) 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 12-5
1. Tom Williams 12-5
3. Tom Getzke 10-7
4. Tony Blum 9-8
4. Mike Gill 9-8
6. Ken Mosca 8-8-1
7. Butch Gleason 8-9
7. John Leon 8-9
7. Steve Parker 8-9
10. Jim Schafer 6-11
10. Dennis Smith 6-11



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

1. Tom Williams 111-69-3 (13 seasons)
2. Steve Parker 107-74-0 (13 seasons)
3. Bud Rinck 105-72-1 (13 seasons)
4. Jim Schafer 96-73-1 (13 seasons)
5. Dennis Smith 82-94-1 (13 seasons)
6. Tom Getzke 78-93-2 (13 seasons)
7. Mike Gill 57-77-2 (9 seasons)
8. Butch Gleason 55-47-0 (7 seasons)
9. Ken Mosca 42-42-1 (6 seasons)
10. Tony Blum 27-53-3 (6 seasons)
11. John Leon 18-28-0 (4 seasons)

2008 REVIEW

WEEK NO. 17
Cory joins the playoff field
The Week 17 challenges:
Cory Stephenson of Linwood (15-1) defeated Mike Gill (14-2).
Denise Decker of Cape May (13-3) defeated Ken Mosca (12-4).
Jordan Hanson of Somers Point (13-3) lost to Tom Williams (13-3) on the tiebreaker.
Kyle Holland of Absecon (13-3) defeated Bud Rinck (12-4).
Greg Park of Galloway (13-3) defeated Dennis Smith (9-7).
Andy Romano of Marmora (13-3) lost to Steve Parker (13-3) on the tiebreaker.
Norman Capper of Ocean City (12-4) defeated Butch Gleason (9-7).
Lewis Helms of Margate (12-4) lost to John Leon (12-4) on the tiebreaker.
Gregory Mitchell of Ventnor (12-4) lost to Tom Getzke (14-2).
Anthony Witten of EHT (12-4) lost to Jim Schafer (12-4) on the tiebreaker.
Paul Nicholson of Vineland (11-5) lost to Tony Blum (12-4).

WEEK NO. 16
Greg wins on upset week
The Week 16 challenges:
Greg Park of Galloway (11-5) defeated Steve Parker (8-8).
Denise Decker of Cape May (10-6) defeated Ken Mosca (8-8).
Lewis Helms of Margate (10-6) defeated Dennis Smith (6-10).
Norman Capper of Ocean City (9-7) defeated Jim Schafer (7-9).
Charlie Gaiman of Millville (9-7) lost to Mike Gill (9-7) on the tiebreaker.
Paul Nicholson of Vineland (9-7) defeated Tony Blum (6-10).
Allison Diamond of Seaville (7-9) lost to Bud Rinck (7-9) on the tiebreaker.
Pop Donaldson of Smithville (7-9) lost to Butch Gleason (7-9) on the tiebreaker.
Don Gentner of Northfield (7-9) lost to Tom Getzke (9-7).
Fran Cantera of Ocean City (6-10) lost to Tom Williams (8-8).
Anthony Corrinthos of Longport (6-10) lost to John Leon (6-10) on the tiebreaker.

WEEK NO. 15
Lewis wins by 1 game
The Week 15 challenges:
Lewis Helms of Margate (13-3) defeated John Leon (10-6).
Norman Capper of Ocean City (12-4) defeated Jim Schafer (11-5).
Denise Decker of Cape May (12-4) defeated Ken Mosca (9-7).
Fran Cantera of Ocean City (11-5) defeated Tom Williams (11-5) on the tiebreaker.
Charlie Gaiman of Millville (11-5) defeated Mike Gill (9-7).
Paul Nicholson of Vineland (11-5) defeated Tony Blum (10-6).
Jesse Steig of Brigantine (11-5) lost to Tom Getzke (11-5) on the tiebreaker.
Donald Brunsky of Northfield (10-6) lost to Butch Gleason (12-4).
Jon Oliveri of Pleasantville (10-6) lost to Steve Parker (10-6) on the tiebreaker.
Irv Megargee of Philadelphia PA (8-8) lost to Bud Rinck (11-5).
Tom Ramsey of Woodbine (8-8) lost to Dennis Smith (11-5).

WEEK NO. 14
Tom wins a 3-way tiebreaker
The Week 14 challenges:
Tom Ramsey of Woodbine (12-4) defeated Jim Schafer (11-5).
Lewis Helms of Margate (12-4) defeated Ken Mosca (12-4) on the tiebreaker.
Jon Oliveri of Pleasantville (12-4) defeated John Leon (11-5).
Derek Kotchman of Northfield (11-5) lost to Tom Getzke (11-5) on the tiebreaker.
Stephen Robinson of Absecon (11-5) lost to Mike Gill (13-3).
Brendan Rudolph of Stone Harbor (11-5) lost to Bud Rinck (13-3).
Marvin Baruchi of Atlantic City (10-6) lost to Steve Parker (12-4).
Greg Donahue of Ocean City (10-6) lost to Tom Williams (12-4).
Scott Parker of EHT (10-6) lost to Dennis Smith (12-4).
Robin Williams of Ventnor (10-6) lost to Butch Gleason (11-5).
Joe Fussner of Galloway Township (9-7) lost to Tony Blum (11-5).

WEEK NO. 13
Jon wins by 3 games
The Week 13 challenges:
Jon Oliveri of Pleasantville (14-2) defeated Mike Gill (11-5).
Irv Megargee of Philadelphia (11-5) defeated John Leon (10-6).
Bill Becker of Ocean City (10-6) tied Ken Mosca (10-6).
Greg Donahue of Ocean City (10-6) defeated Bud Rinck (9-7).
Derek Kotchman of Northfield (10-6) defeated Tom Getzke (10-6) on the tiebreaker.
Marc Narducci of Turnersville (10-6) lost to Tony Blum (11-5).
Joe Fussner of Galloway Township (9-7) defeated Dennis Smith (8-8).
Norman Massi of Bayville (9-7) lost to Butch Gleason (9-7) on the tiebreaker.
Marvin Baruchi of Atlantic City (8-8) defeated Steve Parker (7-9).
Lewis McLaughlin of Tuckahoe (7-9) lost to Tom Williams (10-6).
Phillip Worthy of Linwood (7-9) lost to Jim Schafer (10-6).

WEEK NO. 12
Norman wins the tiebreaker
The Week 12 challenges:
Norman Massi of Bayville (12-4) defeated Butch Gleason (11-5).
Joe Fussner of Galloway Township (12-4) defeated Steve Parker (9-7).
Christine Anthony of Brigantine (11-5) lost to Ken Mosca (11-5) on the tiebreaker.
Marvin Baruchi of Atlantic City (11-5) defeated Jim Schafer (10-6).
Marc Narducci of Turnersville (11-5) defeated Tony Blum (9-7).
Gregory Hartsfield of Margate (10-6) lost to Tom Getzke (12-4).
Josh Albertson of Ocean City (9-7) lost to Tom Williams (10-6).
Derek Kotchman of Northfield (9-7) defeated Dennis Smith (5-11).
John Mervis of Mays Landing (9-7) lost to John Leon (12-4).
Harry Sachs of EHT (9-7) lost to Mike Gill (14-2).
Paul Spinelli of Vineland (8-8) lost to Bud Rinck (8-8) on the tiebreaker.

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.

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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