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This challenge is simple.

You score 1 point for a team when you report that you have read a book with that team's reading requirement. I need to know how your book meets the team's task.

At the end of the 15 days, the winning team will play the next team in the roster.

Books must be at least 150 pages.

The first sport we will focus on is American Football.
Here's the schedule:
Sept. 1 - 15
Sept. 16 - 30
Oct. 1 - 15
Oct. 16 - 31
Nov. 1 - 15
Nov. 16 - 30

I have 7 teams picked out to play in the roster:
Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League)
Scottsdale Artichokes (Arizona Community College)
St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders (a Florida high school team)
HIT Squad (a Virginia flag football team)
Indianapolis Colts (an NFL team)
University of Akron Zips (College Football)
Air Force Falcons (College Football)

For November 16 - 30:

Indianapolis Colts - read a book with a main character or author with the name of Chuck, Rob, Ted, Tom, Tim, Gary, Joe, Jim (variations accepted)

vs.

Air Force Falcons - read a book with a main character who is or has been in the military

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I'll jump in and play.

Interesting. And I think it's funny you picked the artichokes. I'll have to go and read something for my local team lol.

Trea wrote: "I'll jump in and play."

Thanks, Trea.

Penni wrote: "Interesting. And I think it's funny you picked the artichokes. I'll have to go and read something for my local team lol."

The community college I attended regularly played the Scottsdale Artichokes in different sports. I was impressed that they were brave enough to go with an odd name. Of course, we were the Fighting Gila Monsters :)

Lanelle wrote: "Penni wrote: "Interesting. And I think it's funny you picked the artichokes. I'll have to go and read something for my local team lol."

The community college I attended regularly played the Scotts..."

Legend has it that the Drama department lost out on some financial funding from the school one year to the Athletics department. And so in retribution the drama department got to pick the name of the athletic team. Payback is hell :-)

Penni wrote: "Legend has it that the Drama department lost out on some financial funding from the school one year to the Athletics department. And so in retribution the drama department got to pick the name of the athletic team."

I was a drama major in college. Some of us were very...inventive!

AND THE WINNER IS...

Yay, GO ZIPS! Even though my alma mater is up the road at Kent State (GO FLASHES!) I'll support Akron, my brother's alma mater. Big family rivalry :)

You score 1 point for a team when you report that you have read a book with that team's reading requirement. I need to know how your book meets the team's task. At the end of the 15 days, the winning team will play the next team in the roster.

The first sport we will focus on is AMERICAN FOOTBALL.

I have 7 teams picked out to play in the roster:
Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League)
Scottsdale Artichokes (Arizona Community College)
St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders (a Florida high school team)
HIT Squad (a Virginia flag football team)
Indianapolis Colts (an NFL team)
University of Akron Zips (College Football)
Air Force Falcons (College Football)


SEPTEMBER 1 - 15:
Sioux Fall Storm - read a book with some sort of bad weather [WINNER]
The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige 9/5/16
Yellow Brick War by Danielle Paige 9/8/16

vs.

Scottsdale Artichokes - read a book with lots of green on the cover
Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley 9/131/16
Rachel Spinelli Punched Me in the Face by Paul Acampora 9/14/16


SEPTEMBER 16 - 30:
Souix Fall Storm - read a book with water on the cover
A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly 9/29/16

vs.

St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders - read a book with a teacher as a significant character
Dorothy Must Die: Stories by Danielle Paige 9/22/16
I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai 9/25/16


OCTOBER 1 - 15:
Souix Fall Storm - read a book where the main character works in an office

vs.

HIT Squad - read a book where someone is murdered
Quinn by R.C. Ryan 10/6/16
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire 10/8/16
Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm 10/11/16
Shallow Graves by Kali Wallace 10/15/16


OCTOBER 16 - 31:
HIT Squad - read a book where the title/author's first or last name begins with "H", "I", or "T"
The Trouble with Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis 10/22/16
Just a Kiss by Denise Hunter 10/24/16
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins 10/25/16
Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis 10/30/16

vs.

Indianapolis Colts - read a book where the main character rides a horse
Wish You Were Eyre by Heather Vogel Frederick 10/20/16

November 1 - 15:
Indianapolis Colts - read a book with a lot of blue on the cover
Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes 11/9/16
All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor 11/10/16

vs.

University of Akron Zips - read a book with a '0' in the last two digits of the book's original published year


November 16 - 30:
Indianapolis Colts - read a book with a main character or author with the name of Chuck, Rob, Ted, Tom, Tim, Gary, Joe, Jim (variations accepted)
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly (MC - JOE Bristow) 11/23/16
The Fever Code by James Dashner (MC - Thomas) 11/30/16

vs.

Air Force Falcons - read a book with a main character who is or has been in the military
Breaking Point by Pamela Clare 11/17/16

looks like a fun idea.

Brindi wrote: "Yay, GO ZIPS! Even though my alma mater is up the road at Kent State (GO FLASHES!) I'll support Akron, my brother's alma mater. Big family rivalry :)"

Brindi, all you need to do is report books as you read them, and I'll keep track of how many votes each team gets.

Joann wrote: "looks like a fun idea."

Thanks, Joann.

Sounds fun! I'm in!

Jodi wrote: "Sounds fun! I'm in!"

Glad you're joining us, Jodi.

Sept. 1 - 15
Read 3

Sioux Falls Storm - read a book with some sort of bad weather
3 point - posted on post 56 and 95 (2)
vs.

Scottsdale Artichokes - read a book with lots of green on the cover - post 169

My Individual Score
Sioux Falls Storm - 3
Scottsdale Artichokes - 1

I have a question or two... if we read a book for one team, are we locked out of reading a book for another team? Also, can we read more than one book that corresponds to the team task, say like reading 2 or 3 books that have lots of green on the cover? Would all 2-3 books count as points for the team?

Trea wrote: "I have a question or two... if we read a book for one team, are we locked out of reading a book for another team? Also, can we read more than one book that corresponds to the team task, say like re..."

I believe you read books for the 2 teams you pick. The more books you read books with your chosen criteria the higher the score.

Per directions - At the end of the 15 days, the winning team will play the next team in the roster.

JoAnne wrote: "I believe you read books for the 2 teams you pick. The more books you read books with your chosen criteria the higher the score.

Per directions - At the end of the 15 days, the winning team will play the next team in the roster."

Yeah, but Lanelle's Message 2 makes me think that we don't get to pick our teams, Lanelle is the one who selects the teams for the time period and we have to match our reading to what she has selected. I think I'll wait for her to further clarify my questions.

Lanelle - we have to read books for the two teams you've chosen?

Trea wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "I believe you read books for the 2 teams you pick. The more books you read books with your chosen criteria the higher the score.

Per directions - At the end of the 15 days, the winn..."

Just asked that question - I thought since 7 teams were listed we were able to choose our own and then read as many books as fit the criteria

JoAnne wrote: "Sept. 1 - 15
Read ??

Indianapolis Colts (an NFL team) - read books with horses in them
vs.
Air Force Falcons (College Football) - read books with men/women in the military or veterans"

JoAnne, I'm afraid you've misunderstood. The teams playing against each other for Sept. 1 - 15 are the Sioux Falls Storm and the Scottsdale Artichokes (see message 2). You have correctly guessed the reading prompts I was going to use for those two teams though :)

Trea wrote: "I have a question or two... if we read a book for one team, are we locked out of reading a book for another team? Also, can we read more than one book that corresponds to the team task, say like re..."

Thanks for asking questions, Trea. If my instructions were unclear to you, others may not understand them either.

1 - you can report for either team; you're not locked out
2 - you can read more than one book for a team

What I had imagined happening was that folks would come by and report that a book they read for another challenge (or just because) would work for a certain reading task. Although I don't mind people reading specifically for this game.

Lanelle wrote: "Thanks for asking questions, Trea. If my instructions were unclear to you, others may not understand them either."

You're welcome, Lanelle. I didn't see the answers to my questions specifically mentioned in the how tos, so I figured it would be better to ask than assume anything.

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Sept. 1 - 15
Read ??

Indianapolis Colts (an NFL team) - read books with horses in them
vs.
Air Force Falcons (College Football) - read books with men/women in the military or vetera..."

Ok - then next questions.
I can read as many books for the two teams as I want- I don't need to pick one team over the other?

It has to be green covers for the artichokes? I can't say I'd go with veggies in a book instead?

Does it have to be at least 50% of green on the cover?

JoAnne wrote: "next questions.
I can read as many books for the two teams as I want- I don't need to pick one team over the other?

It has to be green covers for the artichokes? I can't say I'd go with veggies in a book instead?

Does it have to be at least 50% of green on the cover?"

1 - Yes, read as many books as you want for either team. You do not need to pick one team over the other.
2 - I'm going to stick with a lot of green on the cover for this round. If the Scottsdale Artichokes wins this game, I will most likely change the reading task to vegetables mentioned in the story. Or it could be a wealthy main character because Scottsdale is known for its rich population.
3 - I'd rather not say a certain percentage for 'a lot'. Most folks know when there is plenty of a specific color on the cover.

Like to told Trea, thanks for looking for clarification, JoAnne. It helps everyone figure out how a new challenge works.

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "next questions.
I can read as many books for the two teams as I want- I don't need to pick one team over the other?

It has to be green covers for the artichokes? I can't say I'd go ..."

This looks like fun. I'm in and I changed my post!
Can't imagine how you and the other mods come up with some great new ideas to keep things fresh

My parents used to winter in Scottsdale. Have lots of fond memories of the area.
Never been to SD - Should it be Sioux?

JoAnne wrote: "Never been to SD - Should it be Sioux? "

I fixed the typos. Thank you.

Since my hometown is in the list - I MUST do this! GO STORM!!!

For Sept. 1 - 15:

Sioux Falls Storm - read a book with some sort of bad weather

vs.

Scottsdale Artichokes - read a book with lots of green on the cover

Score
Sioux Falls Storm - 0
Scottsdale Artichokes - 0

I have no idea how American Football works but I'll jump in and play too, I have just the book to start with.

I'm in!

For Sept. 1 - 15:

Sioux Falls Storm - read a book with some sort of bad weather

vs.

Scottsdale Artichokes - read a book with lots of green on the cover

Score
Sioux Falls Storm - 0
Scottsdale Artichokes -0

I'm so glad that everyone is excited about this game.

I think I'll join in as well. I started reading , but then I realized that it would be a point for the 'Chokes, so I'll plan on finishing it Thursday morning.

Love this challenge :)

I know nothing about either team, but I'll play along.

Lanelle wrote: "I'm so glad that everyone is excited about this game.

I think I'll join in as well. I started reading , but then I realized that it would be a point for t..."

I always thought books had to be read entirely during the challenge period.

JoAnne wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "I always thought books had to be read entirely during the challenge period."

I run my challenges like that, but each mod is different and can set their own rules for their challenges. I just figured that Lanelle would re-read what she had already started after the 1st to make it "legal" since there's nothing stating that re-reads can't be used.

Trea wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "I always thought books had to be read entirely during the challenge period."

I run my challenges like that, but each mod is different and can set their own rules for..."

I understand re-reads being allowed but still thought the entire re-read had to be during the challenge period.

I don't mind when you start your book as long as you don't finish it until after the game begins. (It's kind of the same in the Hangman game. As long as you finish your book after the quote is posted, it doesn't matter when you began it.)

Lanelle wrote: "I don't mind when you start your book as long as you don't finish it until after the game begins. (It's kind of the same in the Hangman game. As long as you finish your book after the quote is post..."

Good to know. Thanks for the clarification!

I would like to play! This sounds fun.

I finished reading .

That's 1 point for the Scottsdale Artichokes!

I finished

Looks like another point for the Artichokes.

I just finished by Carolyn Hart. Go, Chokes!

Three touchdowns for the Artichokes. Is it going to be a shutout?

Way to early to call, Lanelle. Plenty of time for a rally by the Storm!

Great idea for a challenge. Thanks very much.

Kathy wrote: "Way to early to call, Lanelle. Plenty of time for a rally by the Storm!"


You're probably right, Kathy. The Artichokes are bound to fumble or something, and the Storm will take possession of the ball :)

I read by Emma Miller. The momentum continues.

Oh boy. One more point for the 'Chokes.

Read . Hero gets stuck on a mountain because of a bad snowstorm.

Yeah, the Storms are finally on the scoreboard!