NFL Challenge 2000

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Allen Beatty
of Egg Harbor Township
won The 2000 NFL Challenge Playoffs!

Allen came from behind and defeated
Ed Weeks on the first tiebreaker!

He gets to display the Dean Michalski Award until January 2002, spent Super Bowl Sunday as the guest of Damon's Clubhouse, won 76ers tickets, Phillies tickets and a number of other prizes.

Here are the Playoff selections:
(Correct predictions are in bold type.)

Allen Beatty of Egg Harbor Township
1st Week: Dolphins, Rams, Ravens, Eagles.
2nd Week: Vikings, Raiders, Titans, Giants.
AFC Champion: Titans (42 total points)
NFC Champion: Giants (35 total points) (7-3)

Ed Weeks of Ventnor
1st Week: Dolphins, Saints, Ravens, Eagles.
2nd Week: Vikings, Raiders, Titans, Giants.
AFC Champion: Titans (44 total points)
NFC Champion: Vikings (42 total points) (7-3)

Ron Johnson of Tuckerton
1st Week: Colts, Saints, Ravens, Bucs.
2nd Week: Vikings, Ravens, Titans, Giants.
AFC Champion: Titans (49 total points)
NFC Champion: Vikings (38 total points) (5-5)

Anthony Richardson of Pleasantville
1st Week: Dolphins, Rams, Ravens, Eagles.
2nd Week: Vikings, Raiders, Titans, Rams.
AFC Champion: Titans (55 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (60 total points) (5-5)

Jack Boyd of Northfield
1st Week: Colts, Rams, Broncos, Eagles.
2nd Week: Vikings, Raiders, Titans, Giants.
AFC Champion: Raiders (49 total points)
NFC Champion: Vikings (37 total points) (4-6)

Bill Roszkowski of Ocean City
1st Week: Dolphins, Rams, Ravens, Bucs.
2nd Week: Vikings, Raiders, Titans, Rams.
AFC Champion: Titans (38 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (50 total points) (4-6)

Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville
1st Week: Colts, Rams, Ravens, Eagles.
2nd Week: Vikings, Raiders, Colts, Rams.
AFC Champion: Raiders (57 total points)
NFC Champion: Vikings (55 total points) (4-6)

Whitey Wenz of Atlantic City
1st Week: Dolphins, Rams, Ravens, Bucs.
2nd Week: Bucs, Raiders, Titans, Rams.
AFC Champion: Raiders (42 total points)
NFC Champion: Bucs (44 total points) (3-7)

Dorsey Cooper of Pleasantville
1st Week: Colts, Rams, Broncos, Eagles.
2nd Week: Vikings, Broncos, Titans, Rams.
AFC Champion: Titans (51 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (63 total points) (2-8)

Dave Palmer of Ocean City
1st Week: Colts, Rams, Broncos, Bucs.
2nd Week: Bucs, Raiders, Titans, Giants.
AFC Champion: Titans (36 total points)
NFC Champion: Bucs (30 total points) (2-8)

A.J. Russo of Ventnor
1st Week: Colts, Rams, Ravens, Bucs.
2nd Week: Bucs, Raiders, Titans, Rams.
AFC Champion: Titans (51 total points)
NFC Champion: Bucs (55 total points) (2-8)

Andy Herbert of Tuckerton
1st Week: Colts, Rams, Broncos, Bucs.
2nd Week: Bucs, Broncos, Titans, Rams.
AFC Champion: Broncos (47 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (50 total points) (0-10)

(Jim Cincotti, Jeff Dowling, John Parker and Charlie Wigo did not compete during our Dec. 28 playoff show.)


Each overall weekly winner won an NFL yearbook and a gift certificate to DiOrio's Circle Cafe in Somers Point. If you were an overall weekly winner and have not picked up your prize, please e-mail us.


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Final Sports Team Records - 2000 Season
1. Steve Parker 161-87
2. Tom Williams 159-89
3. Dennis Smith 158-90
4. Frank Lotierzo 157-91
5. Luci Jones 156-92
6. Jim Schafer 155-93
7. Bud Rinck 154-94
8. Tom Getzke 151-97
Dave Weinberg (AC Press NFL guru) 153-95
Best Week by listener: 13-1 by Jeff Dowling (Week 4)
Best Week by Sports Team member: 13-2 by Steve Parker (Week 15)



Sports Team Records - Four Years
1. Tom Williams 643-331
2. Bud Rinck 636-338
3. Tom Getzke 629-345
4. Steve Parker 626-348
5. Jim Schafer 623-351
6. Frank Lotierzo 315-181 (1999-2000 only)
7. Dennis Smith 606-368
8. Luci Jones 306-190 (1999-2000 only)
Dave Weinberg (Press NFL guru) 600-374
Best Week by listener: 13-1 by Jeff Dowling (Wk 4-2000)
Best Week by Sports Team member: 15-0 by Bud Rinck (Wk 17-1998)

Dean Michalski 454-272 (1997-99)


THE BEST OF THE LAST 3 SEASONS
1999-2000 Champion..Mike King of Northfield
1998-99 Champion...John Leon of Absecon
1997-98 Champion..Butch Cassidy of Ventnor


WEEK NO. 17
Dave Palmer of Ocean City was the overall winner.
The Week 17 challenges:
Dave Palmer of Ocean City (13-2) defeated Tom Getzke (10-5).
Lefty Kaine of Wildwood (12-3) defeated Frank Lotierzo (11-4).
Brendan Kelly of Brigantine (11-4) defeated Jim Schafer (11-4) on the tiebreaker.
Ken Sloan of Margate (10-5) defeated Bud Rinck (10-5) on the tiebreaker.
Tom Williams (12-3) defeated Ray Long of Egg Harbor Township (11-4).
Steve Parker (12-3) defeated Bill Jester of Egg Harbor Township (11-4).
Luci Jones (11-4) defeated Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville (9-6).
Dennis Smith (10-5) defeated John Fiore of Atlantic City (8-7).


WEEK NO. 16
Jack Boyd of Northfield was the overall winner.
The Week 16 challenges:
Jack Boyd of Northfield (11-4) defeated Jim Schafer (9-6).
Dave Palmer of Ocean City (10-5) defeated Tom Getzke (7-8).
Steve Wynne of Northfield (10-5) defeated Frank Lotierzo (8-7).
Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville (7-8) defeated Tom Williams (7-8) on the tiebreaker.
Steve Parker (9-6) defeated A.J. Russo of Ventnor (7-8).
Dennis Smith (9-6) defeated Randy Bardsley of Linwood (9-6) on the tiebreaker.
Luci Jones (8-7) defeated John Parker of Ocean City (7-8).
Bud Rinck (8-7) defeated Carl Crowley of Absecon (6-9).


WEEK NO. 15
Ed Weeks of Ventnor was the overall winner.
The Week 15 challenges:
Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville (11-4) defeated Jim Schafer (11-4) on the tiebreaker.
Steve Parker (13-2) defeated Ed Weeks of Ventnor (12-3).
Tom Williams (12-3) defeated Frank Brennan of Atlantic City (11-4).
Frank Lotierzo (12-3) defeated Bill Roszkowski of Ocean City (11-4).
Luci Jones (11-4) defeated Dan Valentino of Brigantine (11-4) on the tiebreaker.
Bud Rinck (11-4) defeated Ron Johnson of Tuckerton (10-5).
Dennis Smith (11-4) defeated Allen Beatty of Egg Harbor Township (8-7).
Tom Getzke (9-6) defeated Sara Walters of Atlantic City (8-7).
Tom Williams (12-3) defeated John Rothman of Linwood (11-4).


WEEK NO. 14
Allan Beatty of Egg Harbor Township was the overall winner.
The Week 14 challenges:
Allen Beatty of Egg Harbor Township (11-4) defeated Luci Jones (8-7).
Ron Johnson of Tuckerton (9-6) defeated Tom Williams (8-7).
Dan Valentino of Brigantine (9-6) defeated Bud Rinck (8-7).
Sara Walters of Atlantic City (8-7) defeated Tom Getzke (7-8).
Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville (8-7) defeated Dennis Smith (6-9).
Jim Schafer (10-5) defeated Tom Grossi of Ocean City (8-7).
Steve Parker (9-6) defeated Steve Bergeron of EHT (8-7).
Frank Lotierzo (8-7) defeated Tony Chester of Seaville (7-8).


WEEK NO. 13
Bill Roszkowski of Ocean City was the overall winner.
The Week 13 challenges:
Bill Roszkowski of Ocean City (11-4) defeated Luci Jones (9-6).
Frank Brennan of Atlantic City (10-5) defeated Frank Lotierzo (9-6).
Dorsey Cooper of Pleasantville (9-6) defeated Tom Williams (9-6) on the tiebreaker.
Ron Johnson of Tuckerton (8-7) defeated Tom Getzke (8-7).
Dennis Smith (11-4) defeated Jack Murray of Brigantine (10-5).
Steve Parker (10-5) defeated John Bruno of Somers Point (9-6).
Bud Rinck (10-5) defeated Allison Rinck of Newtown Square (9-6).


WEEK NO. 12
Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville was the overall winner.
The Week 12 challenges:
Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville (13-2) defeated Tom Getzke (8-7).
A.J. Russo of Ventnor (10-5) defeated Steve Parker (8-7).
Brendan Kelly of Brigantine (10-5) defeated Paul Hornung (8-7).
Sara Walters of Atlantic City (8-7) defeated Tom Williams (8-7) on the tiebreaker.
Ron Johnson of Tuckerton (10-5) defeated Frank Lotierzo (8-7).
Dennis Smith (10-5) defeated Ron DiBona of Atlantic City (9-6).
Luci Jones (9-6) defeated Ed Devlin of Somers Point (7-8).
Bud Rinck (9-6) defeated Andy Herbert of Tuckerton (8-7).
Jim Schafer (8-7) defeated John Rothman of Linwood (7-8).


WEEK NO. 11
A.J. Russo of Ventnor was the overall winner.
The Week 11 challenges:
A.J. Russo of Ventnor (11-4) defeated Steve Parker (9-6).
Jack Murray of Brigantine (11-4) defeated Bud Rinck (9-6).
Ed Devlin of Somers Point (10-5) defeated Luci Jones (8-7).
Dan Valentino of Brigantine (10-5) defeated Tom Williams (10-5) on the tiebreaker.
Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville (10-5) defeated Brandee Neiderhofer (7-8).
Ron DiBona of Atlantic City (9-6) defeated Dennis Smith (7-8).
Andy Herbert of Tuckerton (8-7) tied Frank Lotierzo (8-7).
Tom Getzke (10-5) defeated Joe Weissbecker of Marmora (7-8).
Jim Schafer (9-6) defeated Rich Wilson of Egg Harbor Township (8-7).


WEEK NO. 10
Andy Herbert of Tuckerton was the overall winner.
The Week 10 challenges:
Dan Valentino of Brigantine (10-5) defeated Frank Lotierzo (9-6).
Andy Herbert of Tuckerton (10-5) defeated Luci Jones (9-6).
Bob Wright Sr. of Pleasantville (10-5) defeated Steve Parker (8-7).
Dorsey Cooper of Pleasantville (9-6) defeated Bud Rinck (8-7).
Dennis Smith (10-5) defeated Whitey Wenz of Atlantic City (8-7).
Tom Getzke (10-5) defeated Mike King of Northfield (9-6).
Jim Schafer (8-7) defeated William Green of Egg Harbor Township (8-7) on the tiebreaker.


WEEK NO. 9
Charlie Wigo of Ocean City was the overall winner.
The Week 9 challenges:
Charlie Wigo of Ocean City (11-3) defeated Tom Getzke (8-6).
Ron DiBona of Atlantic City (10-4) defeated Dennis Smith (10-4) on the tiebreaker.
Dennis Duffy of Philadelphia (10-4) defeated Frank Lotierzo (10-4) on the tiebreaker.
William Green of Egg Harbor Township (8-6) defeated Jim Schafer (7-7).
Tom Williams (10-4) defeated John Grohman of Mays Landing (8-6).
Steve Parker (10-4) defeated Ken Cinder of Somers Point (9-5).
Luci Jones (10-4) defeated Bobby Wright of Pleasantville (8-6).
Bud Rinck (10-4) defeated John Leon of Absecon (10-4) on the tiebreaker.


WEEK NO. 8
Dorsey Cooper of Pleasantville was the overall winner.
The Week 8 challenges:
Dorsey Cooper of Pleasantville (11-3) defeated Tom Getzke (9-5).
John Leon of Absecon (10-4) tied Tom Williams (10-4).
John Parker of Ocean City (10-4) defeated Bud Rinck (8-6).
Rich Wilson of Egg Harbor Township (10-4) defeated Dennis Smith (9-5).
Jim Schafer (11-3) defeated John Rothman of Linwood (10-4).
Luci Jones (10-4) defeated Ron Johnson of Tuckerton (8-6).
Steve Parker (10-4) defeated William Green of Egg Harbor Township (9-5).
Frank Lotierzo (9-5) defeated Frank Brennan of Atlantic City (8-6).


WEEK NO. 7
John Parker of Ocean City was the overall winner.
The Week 7 challenges:
John Parker of Ocean City (12-2) defeated Dennis Smith (11-3).
William Green of Egg Harbor Township (12-2) defeated Jim Schafer (10-4).
Ken Sloan of Margate (11-3) defeated Frank Lotierzo (11-3) on the tiebreaker.
Joe Weissbecker of Marmora (11-3) defeated Luci Jones (10-4).
Tom Getzke (12-2) defeated Alan Beatty of Egg Harbor Township (12-2) on the tiebreaker.
Steve Parker (12-2) defeated A.J. Russo of Ventnor (11-3).
Tom Williams (12-2) defeated Tom Grossi of Ocean City (10-4).
Bud Rinck (11-3) defeated Ed Devlin of Somers Point (11-3) on the tiebreaker.


WEEK NO. 6
Ron Johnson of Tuckerton was the overall winner.
The Week 6 challenges:
Ron Johnson of Tuckerton (11-3) defeated Luci Jones (9-5).
Tom Grossi of Ocean City (9-5) defeated Tom Williams (9-5) on the tiebreaker.
Frank Lotierzo (10-4) defeated Bill Ruzkowski of Ocean City (5-9).
Dennis Smith (10-4) defeated Jack Murray of Brigantine (9-5).
Bud Rinck (10-4) defeated Dan Valentino of Brigantine (7-7).
Steve Parker (8-6) defeated Jim Conover of Egg Harbor Township (7-7).
Tom Getzke (10-4) defeated Scott Eafrati of Ventnor (9-5).
Jim Schafer (10-4) defeated Sean Garrity of Egg Harbor Township (10-4) on the tiebreaker.


WEEK NO. 5
Whitey Wenz of Atlantic City was the overall winner.
The Week 5 Challenges:
Whitey Wenz of Atlantic City (9-5) defeated Dennis Smith (8-6).
Tom Grossi of Ocean City (8-6) tied Tom Williams (8-6).
Steve Parker (9-5) defeated Jeff Dowling of Upper Township (7-7).
Luci Jones (7-7) defeated Tony Sdarra of Hammonton (5-9).


WEEK NO. 4
Jeff Dowling of Upper Township was the overall winner again.
The Week 4 Challenges:
Jeff Dowling of Upper Township (13-1) defeated Frank Lotierzo (7-7).
Tom Grossi of Ocean City (11-3) defeated Luci Jones (9-5).
Steve Surman of Northfield (10-4) defeated Tom Williams (7-7).
John Leon of Absecon (10-4) defeated Steve Parker (8-6).
Tony Sdarra of Hammonton (9-5) defeated Jim Schafer (7-7).
Dennis Smith (9-5) defeated Anthony Richardson of Pleasantville (8-6).
Bud Rinck (9-5) defeated Bill Jester of Egg Harbor Township (8-6).
Tom Getzke (8-6) defeated Rich Cruddas of Pleasantville (8-6) on the tiebreaker.


WEEK NO. 3
Jeff Dowling of Upper Township was the overall winner.
The Week 3 Challenges:
Jeff Dowling of Upper Township (12-2) defeated Luci Jones (8-6).
Tony Sdarra of Hammonton (11-3) defeated Tom Williams (7-7).
Steve Surman of Northfield (10-4) defeated Steve Parker (6-8).
John Parker of Ocean City (10-4) defeated Jim Schafer (9-5).
Anthony Richardson of Pleasantville (9-5) defeated Tom Getzke (5-9).
Bud Rinck (8-6) defeated Scott Parker of Egg Harbor Township (7-7).


WEEK NO. 2
Anthony Richardson of Pleasantville was the overall winner.
The Week 2 Challenges:
Anthony Richardson of Pleasantville (11-4) defeated Tom Getzke (9-6).
Dorsey Cooper of Pleasantville (8-7) defeated Bud Rinck (7-8).
Tony Sdarra of Hammonton (6-9) defeated Jim Schafer (6-9) on the tiebreaker.
Steve Parker (10-5) defeated Carl Crowley of Absecon (7-8).
Frank Lotierzo (10-5) defeated Mike King of Northfield (10-5) on the tiebreaker.
Tom Williams (10-5) defeated Jim Norman of Somers Point (8-7).
Luci Jones (10-5) defeated Andy Herbert of Atlantic City (9-6).
Dennis Smith (9-6) defeated Ron DiBona of Atlantic City (8-7).

WEEK NO. 1
Jim Cincotti of Egg Harbor Township was the overall winner.
The Week 1 Challenges:
Jim Cincotti of Egg Harbor Township (13-2) defeated Tom Williams (12-3).
Carl Crowley of Absecon (13-2) defeated Luci Jones (10-5).
Ron DiBona of Atlantic City (13-2) defeated Dennis Smith (10-5).
Bill Jester of Egg Harbor Township (12-3) defeated Steve Parker (10-5).
Mike King of Northfield (11-4) defeated Jim Schafer (10-5).
Frank Lotierzo (12-3) defeated Steve Alverson of Egg Harbor Township (11-4).
Tom Getzke (11-4) defeated Brian Beck of Absecon (11-4) on the tiebreaker.
Bud Rinck (9-6) defeated Dean Michalski of Avalon (8-7).