Giving Thanks

After weeks of signing books, Bill offers his thanks to everyone who came out on the book tour with a special Thanksgiving mailbag.

Topics of discussion: An idea for a LeBron TV show, Andre Agassi's startling revelation, who should read Bill's book on tape, attending a Blazers game, the Gylenhaals, Miguel Cabrera and the rise of Brandon Jennings.

So, sit back, enjoy some turkey and football and check back Friday morning for the rest of Bill's Week 12 NFL picks.

• Giving thanks with a mailbag

On The Road Again

From signing a piece of veal to touring the West Wing to meeting thousands of readers, Bill breaks down Part I of his book tour.
• Nov. 6: Book tour scenes

NBA Season Preview

In Bill's two-part NBA preview, he takes a look at the 33 most intriguing people of the 2009-2010 season and picks his NBA champ.
• Oct. 23: Season preview

Breaking Down Everything

As Bill makes his NFL picks, he introduces the Trudeau Line (in honor of former QB Jack Trudeau) and presents the Kathleen Turner All-Stars.
• Oct. 16: Week 6 picks

The Greatest Month

Baseball playoffs, NFL, college football, Halloween, starts of NHL and NBA seasons, girls in slutty Halloween costumes: Is October the best month of the year?
• Oct. 9: October mailbag, Part 1 | Part 2

Love Beyond Reason

The Sports Guy ventured to the Azteca, and his eyes were opened to this truth: Mexico's love of soccer trumps America's love of any sport.
• Aug. 17: Fandom at the highest pitch

Collection Nirvana

You won't believe what Bill Simmons saw at this year's National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland.
• Aug. 5: Conventions are underrated
• Aug. 5: Huge photo gallery

Sports Guy Content Archive

Simmons: Week 6 matchups (40 days ago)
Simmons: Mailbag, Part I (47 days ago)
Simmons: NFL Power Poll (54 days ago)
Simmons: Week 3 NFL picks (61 days ago)
Simmons: Don't count Jake Delhomme out just yet (68 days ago)
Simmons: Welcome the NFL to The Tyson Zone (76 days ago)
Simmons: You're never too old for Vegas (83 days ago)
Simmons: Vintage Vegas trip, Part II (82 days ago)
Simmons: Welcome to the mailbag (89 days ago)
Simmons: Sporting emotions at the highest pitch (100 days ago)
Simmons: At the National Sports Collectors Convention (112 days ago)

Sports Guy's New Book

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SIMMONS ON TWITTER

@sportsguy33 Last Denver note: Signed an extra 100 books (available at 3 Tattered Cover stores). Bronco fans seemed worried, it was the least I could do. 4 days ago

@sportsguy33 Last note: that wraps up the TBOB tour for 2009. THANKS SO MUCH to everyone who turned out across USA. Really special 3-plus weeks for me. 4 days ago

@sportsguy33 Someone in Denver asked me to sign their medical marijuana card. Thought that summed it up. Thanks to a typically lively-friendly crowd! 4 days ago

@sportsguy33 PS: Signed 40 books for Powell's + another extra 80 at Borders Beaverton. Also, thx to Portland Coffeehouse for fueling tomorrow's column. 5 days ago

@sportsguy33 Forgot to mention: 2 different people left me a fresh pack of Marlboro Lights tonight. High comedy. Only in Portland would this happen. 5 days ago

@sportsguy33 Thanks to Portland for a great signing 2nite. Definitely wins award for "city most concerned about my writing hand." I love the Pacific NW. 5 days ago

@sportsguy33 Thursday pick: PANTHERS (-3) over Dolphins. Also, Amazon bumped my book's sale price to 58% off ($12.50). http://bit.ly/f1F2n 6 days ago

@sportsguy33 Thursday pick: PANTHERS (-3) over Dolphins. Also, Amazon bumped TBOB sale price to 55% off. Just $13.50! http://bit.ly/29hlBW 6 days ago

THURSDAY NFL PICK

PANTHERS (-3) over Dolphins
I would not trust Ricky Williams to successfully execute a drive-thru food order, much less run my Wildcat offense for four quarters.

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