Rules and Posting

[Cherie]

Welcome Hettie! Thanks for joining us. In answer to your questions:

"I can choose games, teams and tasks up to any point before the game starts is that correct? But can I change a book for a particular task after the game ends (as long as it fits into the task chosen)?"
That is all correct

"Can I add extra points after the game ends or do they also have to be chosen before it starts?"
You do not have to choose your extra points ahead of time. The only requirements for extra points are that you complete your main prediction task first. I think I've been unclear about extra points in the rules so I'll revise that.

"Also can someone point me to some links so that I can find out the results for the games and where all the games to be played are listed?"
You can check out NFL.com for the complete schedule and game results if you like. I am working on listing all of the weekly schedules right here in this folder for quick reference so they should be posted in a couple of days. I also plan on updating that thread with the game results on a regular basis.

[Olivia ツ]

I'm in but only as a sidelines competitor. I stopped watching professional sports because my blood pressure couldn't handle it.

I'm staying loyal to my team in the hopes that they get back up!! Oakland Raiders!! Black & Silver all the way.

[Cherie]

:) Thanks for joining us olivia!

[Barb]

Hettie wrote: "I am looking forward to seeing how all you true fan do with sticking with your teams"

LOL My problem is that I don't have one favorite professional team. I have several that I like a lot, and a few that I really despise, but I just can't choose ONE favorite team :)

[~Leslie~]

Well, I love my Saints - but I'm not picking them every week. Mine will be based more on what teams I can make fit with the books I have scheduled to read during a month. I would love to pick Saints all the way, however!!

[jaxnsmom]

I'm in! I'm going for Option 1, not ready for the Super Bowl this year :)

My two co-workers have told me my team has to be San Francisco 49ers.

[Cherie]

Welcome to the challenge jaxnsmom!

[Hettie]

Cherie wrote: "Welcome Hettie! Thanks for joining us. In answer to your questions:

"I can choose games, teams and tasks up to any point before the game starts is that correct? But can I change a book for a par..."

Thanks Cherie. This looks like it will be alot of fun!
The lists that you have prepared already are amazing.

I have got my first prediction up and now I am just waiting to see if I chose teams really badly! Choosing teams came down to mascots!

[Olivia ツ]

Completed 12/1/2012
Reserving my Raider Nation space.
Option 1
Duration: 9/5/12 - 2/3/13
completed 8/8

1. The Raiders are based in Oakland, California. Read a book set in California.
Angelfall - Susan Ee 10/1 ★★★★★

2. The official team colors are Silver, Black and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
- Leigh Bardugo 9/11 ★★★★

3. The logo features a shield and two swords. Read any book (historical, fiction, fantasy, any) set during a time period when swords were widely used (generally this was until the late 1700's). A sword does not have to be featured in the book.
Dragon Actually no time period but medieval and swords and shields were used - G.A. Aiken 12/1 ★★★1/2

4. The Raiders have had 13 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last name): Marcus Allen, Fred Biletnikoff, George Blanda, Willie Brown, Dave Casper, Al Davis, Mike Haynes, Ted Hendricks, Howie Long, John Madden, Jim Otto, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw
Jim in Rapture - J.R. Ward 9/17 ★★★★★

5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
W.B. Warm Bodies - Isaac Marion 11/14 ★★★★

6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word RAIDERS.
Diana Rowland - Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues - 10/2 ★★★★★

7. The Raiders were established in 1960. Read a book by an author born in this year.
Neil Gaiman - Stardust - 10/31 ★★★★

8. They won Super Bowl Championships in 1976, 1980 and 1983. Read any book published in one of those years.
The Mists of Avalon - Marion Zimmer Bradley (1983) hopefully this was correct! re-read 10/9 (still amazing!!)

[Hettie]

Barb wrote: "Hettie wrote: "I am looking forward to seeing how all you true fan do with sticking with your teams"

LOL My problem is that I don't have one favorite professional team. I have several that I like ..."

How do people choose their teams?

Here in the uk with soccer teams it is usually where you have grown up or a famous team you latch onto as a child. As far as I can see there are large areas of the us that do not have a local team, so how do you choose?

[Barb]

Hettie wrote: "How do people choose their teams?

Here in the uk with soccer teams it is usually where you have grown up or a famous team you latch onto as a child. As far as I can see there are large areas of the us that do not have a local team, so how do you choose?"

That's hard to answer LOL I think most of the US falls into the "coverage" area of one team or another. Since that team is what's broadcast in your area all the time, you sort of get attached that way. Or, if you're like me, all that exposure to one team turns you *off that team, and you find another team to follow instead :)

[JenniferJ]

I'm going with Players On The Field Option 2


Option 2: Players on the Field
Duration: 9/5/12 - 2/3/13


WEEK 1
Dallas @ Giants:
My Prediction:Dallas

Task I choose:5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.

"Bob Hayes" - Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning (Completed 9/16/12) *****

For extra points:The Cowboys were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
---Marked by PC Cast


*** Won!
Field Goal = 6 points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 2
Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers
My Prediction: Chicago Bears

Task I choose: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the hall of fame players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
Jim Finks (1974-1982) Stranger With My Face by Lois Duncan (Completed 9/5/12)****

For extra points: 2. The official team colors are Navy, Orange and White. Read a book whose color is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them. Chopping Spree by Diane Mott Davidson

***Lost!
Field Goal = 3 points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 3
Giants @ Panthers
My Prediction: Panthers

Task I choose: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word PANTHERS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Tamora Pierce: T and P can both be found in Panthers The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens

For extra points: 2. The official team colors are Black, Blue, Silver and White. Read a book with a cover that is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them. Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 4
Browns @ Ravens
My Prediction: Ravens

Task I choose: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word RAVENS. The initials do not have to be in order. Zombie Nostalgia by E.R. Anchorage

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 5
Cardinals @ Rams
My Prediction: Cardinals

Task I choose: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CARDINALS. The initials do not need to be found in order. Beautiful Demons by Sarra Cannon

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 6
Broncos @ Chargers
My Prediction: Chargers

Task I choose: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CHARGERS. The initials do not have to be found in order.

The Prophet by Amanda Stevens

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 7
Seahawks @ 49ers
My Prediction: 49ers

Task I choose: 4. The 49ers have had 13 Hall of Fame players. REad a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): Dave Wilcox

Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 8
Panthers @ Bears
My Prediction: Bears

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 9
Cowboys @ Falcons
My Prediction:Cowboys

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 10
Titans @ Dolphins
My Prediction: Dolphins

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 11

My Prediction:

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 12

My Prediction:

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 13

My Prediction:

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 14

My Prediction:

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 15

My Prediction:

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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WEEK 16

My Prediction:

Task I choose:

For extra points:

*** Won/Lost!
Field Goal = points
Extra Point = point
Total points = points

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[Steph Ann]

Hettie wrote: "How do people choose their teams?

In my area at least (central Illinois), people tend to gravitate towards any of the teams that are nearby. You mainly see Bears or Packers fans around here, although the occasional St. Louis Rams fan pops up too. On the other hand, I know someone who is a big Dolphins fan because that's the team his dad always rooted for. So, I think it varies from person to person. :)

[Cherie]

Welcome to the challenge JenniferJ!

[Barb]

Steph Ann wrote: "Hettie wrote: "How do people choose their teams?

In my area at least (central Illinois), people tend to gravitate towards any of the teams that are nearby. You mainly see Bears or Packers fans around here, although the occasional St. Louis Rams fan pops up too. On the other hand, I know someone who is a big Dolphins fan because that's the team his dad always rooted for. So, I think it varies from person to person. :) "

I was raised by two avid Cleveland Browns fans, and I currently live between Pittsburgh (Steelers) and Philadelphia (Eagles). We're also not far from Washington DC (Redskins) and Baltimore (Ravens), and we somehow get a lot of broadcasts of both the Giants and the Jets too.

So who are *my favorite pro teams? The Packers, the Chiefs and, to a lesser extent, the Bears :) I also like the Redskins and the Browns, but neither team has done well in recent years :(

[~Leslie~]

I grew up watching football with my dad and he was a Packers fan. I have no idea why since he was from Georgia. My mom is from Pittsburg, so I like the Steelers, though not so much now. I lived in WI for about 4 years - so I'm still a Packers fan. I lived in Cleveland, so I like the Browns, but I don't really follow them. I love Peyton Manning and Eli, because they are from New Orleans so I follow their teams. But I am a New Orleans girl and Love My Saints!! And we hate the Cowboys!! In college it's LSU and the SEC all the way (except for Alabama and Florida!!). So complicated!! LOL Please pray for New Orleans!

[Kate]

I don't watch American Football. I am more a fan of "real" football aka soccer. But this still sounds like a fun challenge. I am going to go all out there and try to do both Option 1 and 2. I attended college in San Diego so I will go with the Chargers. For Option 2, I will do the opponents of the Chargers for that week. I don't really care about the points aspect because I honestly don't know anything about any of these teams. lol

Option 1: Fans on the Sidelines:

1. The Chargers are based in San Diego, California. Read a book set in California.

2. The official team colors are Navy, Gold, Powder Blue and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
- 9/5/12 *****

3. The Chargers name was chosen from a contest because the then team owner, Barron Hilton, owned the credit card company, Carte Blanche, and wanted to encourage his team's fans to be "chargers." Read a book with a character who loves to shop.
Confessions of a Shopaholic

4. The Chargers have had 7 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Lance Alworth, Fred Dean, Dan Fouts, Sid Gillman, Charlie Joiner, Ron Mix, Kellen Winslow

5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
Fred Dean - Speaker for the Dead - 10/9/12 *****

6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CHARGERS. The intials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Robert A. Heinlein - R and H can both be found in Chargers.
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter- 9/5/12 *****

7. The Chargers were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.

8. They won a league championship in 1963. Read any book published in that year.

[Kate]

Option 2: Players on the Field:

Week 1: Chargers vs Raiders
2. The official team colors are Silver, Black and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
- primarily black. 9/3/12 **

Week 2: Tennessee Titans vs San Diego Chargers
3. The name "Titans" is a nod to Nashville, TN being known as "the Athens of the south." The titans in Greek mythology are immortal giants of incredible strength and stamina. Read a book about or based on Greek myth OR a book with mythology listed as a genre on its main page.
The Son of Neptune- 9/5/12 *****

Week 3: Falcons vs Chargers
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word FALCONS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Christine Feehan: C and F can both be found in Falcons
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter- 9/5/12 *****

Week 4:Chargers vs Chiefs
2. The official team colors are Red, Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
- The cover is predominately white (from the corset) and a background of dark red. - 9/6/12 ****

Week 5:Chargers vs Saints:
3. The team became official on All-Saints Day and since there is a large Catholic population in New Orleans the owner thought it only fitting to name the team the "Saints." Read any book where religion plays an important role OR read any book with religion as a genre on it's main page OR read a book with Christian fiction listed as a genre on its main page.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (without giving too much away, religion plays a big part in solving the crime. It was essential to the novel) - 9/7/12 ****

Week 6: Broncos vs Chargers:

Week 7: Titans vs Bills

Week 8: Chargers vs Browns

Week 9: Chiefs vs Chargers

Week 10: Chargers vs Buccaneers

Week 11: Chargers vs Broncos

Week 12:

Week 13:

Week 14:

Week 15:

Week 16:

[Kate]

I have a question about reading and such. Okay, so you said on the first thread that we can start reading on August 29th, right? So if I finish a book before my team even plays their first match, can I count it? Do I need to read them in order of week to week or could I read my week 16 pick first and week 1 last?

Since I am doing Option 1 and 2, can I have some cross challenge? Or should they both be separate books? For example, The Son of Neptune has Greek mythology in it so I am counting it for Week Two for Tennessee Titans. At the same time, at least a portion of the book takes place in California so it could be counted for that task in my Option 1 San Diego Chargers book set in California.

Thanks for your help!

[Cherie]

Welcome to the challenge, Kathryn! As long as you've made your prediction and picked your task before the game starts you can read the book whenever you like up until the end of the season. You can read the book before the game starts or after it's over. The books do not need to be read in "week" order.

What I'm going to do is make my prediction then read the book during the week heading up to the actual game. Then as soon as the game is over I can collect whatever points I get. Then I'll make a prediction for the next week's game and read the book before the game and so on. This works best if you really want to get the most points because you can predict the games based on how the season is progressing.

If you don't care so much about the points you can make some or all of your predictions and choose the corresponding tasks ahead of time and then read the books for them in whatever order you like.

Yes, you can cross-challenge between Options 1 and 2.

I hope this answers your question. If anything is unclear just let me know. :)

[Kate]

Cherie wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Kathryn! As long as you've made your prediction and picked your task before the game starts you can read the book whenever you like up until the end of the season. You c..."

Thank you! That was incredibly helpful!!!

[Cherie]

Remember, you can start reading if you haven't already as long as you've made your prediction for whatever game you're reading for.

[~Leslie~]

I'm so glad I popped in here, because that was my question as well. Perfect answer - and I agree, making picks each week make sense, except some games are reasonably easy to guess!! Thanks

[Teresa]

I love the Browns, but they have won a championship since before I was born.

Can I read books by dr seuss published in 1964 that equals so many pages for that task?

[Cherie]

Teresa, which option are you doing? If you're doing Option 1 I'll say yes you can use the Seuss books as long as you can find enough published in that year that equal 150 pages.

If you're doing option 2 I'm going to say no since 150 Dr. Seuss pages don't really equal 150 pages in an adult novel. Since we're playing for points in Option 2 I don't think it would really be fair.

[Barb]

You may have answered this already; my apologies if you have!

If we pick the same team to win more than one week's game, do we have to do a different task for that team each time? Or can we repeat the same task, as long as we read a different book that meets that requirement?

[Cherie]

Barb, you can repeat the same task if you like as long as you read a different book.

[Barb]

Thanks, Cherie! That's what I thought, but it's better to ask ahead of time :)

[Steph Ann]

My turn for a question. :)

For the task where the author's initials must be found in the team name (e.g., BEARS), is it just first and last initial, or does the middle initial (if the author uses one) also have to be found in the team name? For example, I'm currently reading a book by Shannon K Butcher. Would I be able to use that since S & B are both found in BEARS even if K is not?

Thanks!

[Chaitra]

I have a couple of questions too Cherie.

Can I read my books in any order? That is, say I've picked my teams and tasks for all the weeks, can I read week 9 before I read week 2?

I finished my first week's task. Can I read the next week's task before the first game is finished?

[Cherie]

Chaitra wrote: "I have a couple of questions too Cherie.

Can I read my books in any order? That is, say I've picked my teams and tasks for all the weeks, can I read week 9 before I read week 2?

I finished my fi..."

Yes to all of your questions Chaitra. You can see more info in my post here if you need it.



Steph Ann wrote: "My turn for a question. :)

For the task where the author's initials must be found in the team name (e.g., BEARS), is it just first and last initial, or does the middle initial (if the author uses..."

That is correct. Only the first and last initial need to be found in the word.

[Steph Ann]

Thanks, Cherie! :)

[~Leslie~]

Are you ready for some football?!!!

[Teresa]

I'm in

with the Cleveland Browns

start date sept 2

option 1

[Cherie]

Teresa, are you doing option 1 or option 2?

[Teresa]

Cherie wrote: "Teresa, are you doing option 1 or option 2?"

oops i fixed it going with 1

[Cherie]

Ok. Welcome to the challenge!

[Chaitra]

Ok. I officially hate myself. I think I jinx all teams I pick! Giants were supposed to win this game!!!!!

[Barb]

Yes they were :( Let's just blame it on first game jitters ... or something *sigh*

[Adele]

Cherie are you going to post who wins each game for us over in England who won't know the results?

[Cherie]

In the Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants game last night DALLAS COWBOYS WON!

:( I picked the Giants to win.

Adele, I'll be updating the winners the morning after the games. (I'm on Eastern time, -5 GMT).

[Adele]

okay thanks Cherie, My team play on Sunday so I will find out if I predicted right on Monday, great. Not started reading my book yet though Lol

[Barb]

Adele, you can always check espn.com (click on the NFL tab at the top of the page), or nfl.com, which also has a scoreboard at the top of the page.

[Adele]

Thanks Barb.

[~Leslie~]

Cherie wrote: "In the Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants game last night DALLAS COWBOYS WON!

:( I picked the Giants to win.

Adele, I'll be updating the winners the morning after the games. (I'm on Eastern tim..."

I originally picked that game then changed my mind. I picked the Giants as well! Oh well - I hate it when the Cowboys win - all my friends who are Cowboys fans get so happy!!

[Barb]

Leslie wrote: "I hate it when the Cowboys win"

As do I ... even though it makes my sister-in-law very happy :)

[Hettie]

My first update with 2 book read.

WEEK 2
Game: Broncos vs Falcons
Prediction: Falcons
Result:
Task: 2 - Cover mainly Red, Black, White or Silver
Read: Sugar Cookie Murder - white cover
Completed: 30 Aug 12



WEEK 6
Game: Lions vs Eagles
Prediction: Lions
Result:
Task: 4 - character name
Read: All Together Dead - character Bill to Bill Dudley
Completed: 8 Sept 12

[Jackie]

I'll do the Players on the Field.

WEEK 1
Game: Panthers vs Buccaneers
Prediction: Panthers
Result: Panthers lost
Task: 8. They won the NFC Conference championship in 2003. Read any book published in that year.
Ghost of a Chance Completed 9/10/12
Extra Point Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word PANTHERS.
Chihuahua of the Baskervilles by Esri Allbritten Completed 9/11/12


WEEK 2
Game: Cowboys vs Seahawks
Prediction: Cowboys
Result: Cowboys lost
Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Mel Renfro - MR
Requiem for a Mezzo Completed 9/26/12
Extra Point Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word COWBOYS.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card


WEEK 3
Game: 49ers at Vikings
Prediction: 49ers
Result: 49ers lost
Task: 1. The 49ers are based in San Francisco, California. Read a book set in the state of California.
Curse of the Spellmans Completed 9/24/12
Extra Point Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Ronnie Lott
Lonesome Road Completed 10/4

WEEK 4
Game: Dolphins at Cardinals
Prediction: Cardinals
Result: Cardinals won
Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CARDINALS.
Aunt Dimity Beats the Devil by
Nancy Atherton Completed 10/6
Extra Point Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
DD - Dan Dierdorf
Aunt Dimity: Detective - Completed 10/31


WEEK 5
Game: Browns at Giants
Prediction: Giants
Result: Giants won
Task: 8. The Giants won Super Bowl Championships in 1986, 1990, 2007 and 2011. Read any book published in one of these years.
Lion in the Valley Completed 10/10
Published in 1986
Extra Point Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
TM - Tim Mara
Top O' the Mournin' - Completed 10/19

WEEK 6
Game: Raiders at Falcons
Prediction: Falcons
Result: Falcons won
Task: 2. The official team colors are Red, Black, White and Silver. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Completed 10/13
Primarily white cover
Extra Point Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word FALCONS.
The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie - AC Comp. 11/10

WEEK 7
Game: Redskins at Giants
Prediction: Giants
Result: Giants won
Task: 2. The official team colors are Dark Blue, Red, Gray and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Completed 10/27
Primarily dark blue cover
Extra Point Task: 8. The Giants won Super Bowl Championships in 1986, 1990, 2007 and 2011. Read any book published in one of these years.
Miser of Mayfair
Published in 1986 Comp. 11/2


WEEK 8
Game: Jaguars at Packers
Prediction: Packers
Result: Packers won
Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word PACKERS.
Slay It With Flowers by Kate Collins - KC Completed 10/25
Extra Point Task: 3. The Packers were formed in 1919 when high school rivals Curly Lambeau and Calhoun wanted to start a football team. They both worked for a meat packing company that sponsored the team. Read a book set in high school OR about high school rivalries (sports or otherwise) OR with 2 male main characters. Time of the Twins - Two male main characters, twins Caramon and Raistlin - Completed 12/6


WEEK 9
Game: Vikings at Seahawks
Prediction: Vikings
Result: Vikings lost
Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Carl Eller - CE
Claws and Effect Comp. 11/1
Extra Point Task: 7. The Vikings were established in 1961. Read a book by any author born in that year.
Nyphron Rising by Michael J. Sullivan
Michael J. Sullivan was born in 1961. Completed 11/17


WEEK 10
Game: Chiefs at Steelers
Prediction: Steelers
Result: Steelers won
Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Bill Dudley - BD
Better Read Than Dead Completed 11/13
Extra Point Task:2. Their official colors are Black, Gold and White. Read a book whose color is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
- Comp. 11/28

WEEK 11
Game: Jaguars at Texans
Prediction: Texans
Result: Texans won
Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word TEXANS.
Murder Can Spook Your Cat by Selma Eichler Comp. 1/25
Extra Point Task:3. The logo is a bulls head with the Texas state flag superimposed over it, including the iconic "lone star." Read a western (western must be listed on the book's main page), OR a book with a flag on the cover (any flag is ok) OR a book with a the word Star in the title (can be part of a word like starlight or starship, etc).
The Cat Who Saw Stars

WEEK 12
Game: Titans at Jaguars
Prediction: Titans
Result: Titans lost
Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
George Blanda - GB
Getting Old Is the Best Revenge - Completed 12/11
Extra Point Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word TITANS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Aunt Dimity Takes a Holiday by Nancy Atherton - Comp. 11/29


WEEK 13
Game: Steelers at Ravens
Prediction: Ravens
Result: Ravens lost
Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above players and read a book that has words starting with those letters.
Matt Stover - MS
Miss Zukas and the Stroke of Death - Completed 12/4
Extra Point Task: 4. The Ravens don't have any Hall of Fame players yet so instead here are 5 of their all-time best players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Peter Boulware, Matt Stover, Ed Reed, Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis
Peter and the Starcatchers

WEEK 14
Game: Eagles at Buccaneers
Prediction: Buccaneers
Result: Buccaneers lost
Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BUCCANEERS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
A Late Phoenix by Catherine Aird - Completed 12/8
Extra Point Task: 8. The Buccaneers won a Superbowl championship in 2002. Read any book published in 2002.
The Runaway Quilt Completed 12/18

WEEK 15
Game: 49ers at Patriots
Prediction: Patriots
Result: Patriots lost
Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that has words starting with those letters.
JH - John Hannah
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind Comp. 2/1
Extra Point Task: 6. Read any book whos author's initials can be found in the word PATRIOTS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Deadlock by Sara Paretsky

WEEK 16
Game: Falcons at Lions
Prediction: Falcons
Result: Falcons won
Task: 5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
William Andrews - WA
We'll Always Have Parrots Completed 12/20
Extra Point Task:8. They won an NFC Conference championship in 1998. Read any book published in that year.
Summon the Keeper Completed 1/1/13

WEEK 17
Game: Jets at Bills
Prediction: Bills
Result: Bills won
Task:5. Using the list of hall of famers above, pick a set of initials and read a book that has words starting with those letters in the title (ignore A, An, The)
O. J. Simpson - OS
State of the Onion Completed 12/5
Extra Point Task: 6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BILLS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz Comp. 1/28

WEEK 18 - FIRST WEEK OF PLAYOFFS
Game: Seahawks at Redskins
Prediction: Seahawks
Result: Seahawks won
Task:2. The official colors are Navy, Light Green, Gray and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Comp. 1/5
Extra Point Task: 8. They won a conference championship in 2005. Read any book published in 2005.
Comp. 1/24

WEEK 19 - SECOND WEEK OF PLAYOFFS
Game: Texans at Patriots
Prediction: Patriots
Result: Patriots won
Task: 8. They won Super Bowl Championships in 2001, 2003 and 2004. Read any book published in one of those years. Evan's Gate - Published in 2004 Comp. 1/10
Extra Point Task: 6. Read any book whos author's initials can be found in the word PATRIOTS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Lost by Sarah Prineas Comp. 1/7

WEEK 20 - THIRD WEEK OF PLAYOFFS
Game: Ravens at Patriots
Prediction: Patriots
Result: Patriots lost
Task: 2. Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
Comp. 12/8
Extra Point Task: 3. The logo of the team is a minuteman which was a select group of the colonial militia from the Revolutionary War. Read any book with history or historical fiction listed as a genre on its main page OR a book set during or about the Revolutionary War.
The Templar Legacy Comp. 1/14

WEEK 20 - SUPER BOWL
Game: Ravens at 49ers
Prediction: Ravens
Result: Ravens won
Task: 4. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Peter Boulware, Matt Stover, Ed Reed, Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis
Cat in a Golden Garland
Character named Matt Comp. 1/20
Extra Point Task:2. Their colors are Black, Purple, Metallic Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of both.

[Lindsay]

Updated my original post with the first weeks book completed

[~Leslie~]

UpdatedPost #12

Week 1 Points: 7

My team for the week (Patriots) won and I completed my task and my extra point task.
But my Saints lost and I am sooooo sad.