Week 12 is filled with turkey, pumpkin pie, and football. With three excellent games to kick of the week on Thursday, there should be plenty of tackling, cheering, and nail biting for all.
Let’s take a look at the injuries.
Fantasy Football Injury Updates: James Starks, Fred Jackson, Michael Vick, and More
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Cowboys-Dolphins Thanksgiving Day Preview and Prediction
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Thanksgiving Day is a day reserved for two things: food and football.
The games have not exactly been the most entertaining affairs the last few years, but this year is completely different and the matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys is no exception.
5 Great Holiday Drink Ideas: Cocktail Recipes (and a Beer) for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve
November 23, 2011 By 7 Comments
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From gorging to the point of food coma on Thanksgiving, to the strategic placement of mistletoe over a hot girl’s head, to rigging the annual Secret Santa exchange to ensure the best gift…there’s a lot for guys to love about holiday parties.
However, when it comes to drink selections, us guys are often stuck deciding between cheap wine, poorly mixed eggnog, or some form of pink punch in a wide-rimmed Cosmo that just screams estrogen overload.
But fear not.
I have come across a plethora of new drink recipes (and a beer) to help guys quench their thirst, sound knowledgeable about their holiday spirits selection, and maintain masculinity at the same time. I’ll share five with you, then feel free to hop into the comment section to share your own.
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The Bottoms Line: Previews and Predictions For The ‘Feast Week’ Tournaments
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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While football will always be the sport most closely tied to Thanksgiving, Feast Week on ESPN has something to offer college basketball junkies as well with a number of preseason tournaments featuring teams looking to notch some quality non-conference wins.
College Football Thanksgiving Weekend Picks, Point Spreads, and Over-Unders
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This week is a very important one in college football as many games will decide division champions among conferences and who will play in the national championship game gets a little more clear. With so many rivalry games being played it should make for another great weekend of college football.
The marquee matchup of this holiday weekend is another big game in the SEC West Division as #3 Arkansas heads to Death Valley to take on #1 LSU.
Here are the point spreads and picks, as well as relevant information, for this weekend’s top games. [Read more...]
Kyle Orton’s 5 Most Likely Destinations
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Although Tim Tebow has won 4 out of his 5 starts so far, the everyday fan was still surprised to see Kyle Orton be waived by the Broncos.
John Fox is a coach who looks for a more traditional style quarterback, and that leads me to believe that he did not have much to do with the waiving of Orton. Orton is a quarterback that I feel is better than most quarterbacks starting in the NFL as of today, and many teams could use him as an upgrade from what they currently have.
Here are some of the teams that may have an interest in claiming him.
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Green Bay Packers at Detriot Lions: Preview and Prediction For The NFC North Thanksgiving Classic
November 23, 2011 By 4 Comments
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The first of the three Thanksgiving Day games features the undefeated Green Bay Packers as they travel to Detriot to take on the Lions. This will be one of the biggest games of the season for both of these teams.
And to be completely honest with you, I’m not sure I will be able to consume any turkey until after the game.
The Bottoms Line: Duke-Kansas Maui Championship Game Preview and Prediction
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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As usual, the Maui Invitational features the best top-to-bottom field of any preseason tournament, and there have been a number of exciting games leading up to Wednesday night’s final between #6 Duke and #14 Kansas, which can be seen at 10:00 EST on ESPN.
San Francisco 49ers at Baltimore Ravens: Preview and Prediction for ‘The Harbaugh Bowl’ on Thanksgiving Night
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Football fans are in for a treat this Thanksgiving, as this year’s Thanksgiving Day NFL games actually feature legitimate matchups.
Fans will be treated to a great game featuring the Packers and Lions in the afternoon, followed by the Cowboys and Dolphins, which could turn out to be a decent game, and then the best game of the day will be at night when the 49ers head into Baltimore with many storylines in tow.
Bettor’s Guide: NFL Thanksgiving Week 12 Picks, Point Spreads, and Over-Under Odds
November 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Update: All but one of the spreads are in now. Post updated with the late-addition spreads and my picks.
Damnit.
Another subpar week (4-7-2) has me at 72-78-7 for the season, a winning percentage of 45.9%. That just sucks. We all figured this season would be a bit unpredictable because of the lockout, and certainly it has been (the 49ers are 9-1!!!), but I never thought I’d struggle this much.
It’s time for a strong finish down the stretch, beginning with this week’s Thanksgiving Day games.
Texas-Texas A&M Preview: Point Spread, Prediction, Poll, and Keys to Victory for the Final Thanksgiving Night Battle
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Texas A&M and Texas will meet for the 118th time at Kyle Field this Thanksgiving and unfortunately it will be the last meeting between these two bitter rivals on an annual basis for awhile.
This is one of the oldest and most renowned rivalries in college football, and it is going to go by the wayside due to conference realignment once this season is over. Texas A&M will make the jump next season to the SEC, and with Texas’ non-conference schedule full until 2017 it could be a long time before they meet again. Neither one of these teams wants to lose the final game in this series as conference opponents, so look for emotions to be running high on both sides.
Here is what you can expect from these teams in this heated rivalry.
The 4 Best Muppet Show Sketches Ever – Plus The Complete Video History Of ‘Muppet Sports’
November 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
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In honor of The Muppets, which opens today and which still has a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, I’ve compiled every “Muppet Sports” sketch (hosted by Louis Kazagger) from The Muppet Show (1976–1981), which is the first show I can recall watching religiously every week.
Fantasy Football Week 12 Start Em, Sit Em Lineup Advice, Projections, and Roster Q&A
November 23, 2011 By 76 Comments
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It’s go time.
The playoffs are dead ahead. Now, more than ever, it is vital that you start the right guys.
We already advised you on the waiver wire. We’ve already outlined who you should start and sit on Thanksgiving. We’ve also told you about a fun Thanksgiving-only fantasy challenge.
Heck, we’ve even outlined the complete history of Thanksgiving Day football for you.
Now it’s time to look at the rest of Week 12.
Jon Washburn @The_Dr_TwitchFootball on Thanksgiving: A Brief But Comprehensive History
November 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Sunday, when the Detroit Lions overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Carolina Panthers, American football fans gave thanks four days early.
The 7-3 Lions are relevant on the fourth Thursday of November.
When families across the country tomorrow turn their televisions to Fox at 11:30 a.m. (Central Time), they’ll get to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal while watching a Lions team that is very much in the playoff picture (complete schedule here). Many of my MSF colleagues aren’t old enough to remember the last time that happened.
For the first time in years family members won’t be asking each other, “Why are we stuck with the Lions on Thanksgiving?” as they pass the mashed potatoes.
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Dear NBC, Please Don’t Cancel ‘Community’
November 22, 2011 By 4 Comments
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As many TV comedy nerds know, Community was not featured on NBC’s midseason schedule. This leads some fans to believe that the low-rated, but critically acclaimed show will eventually be canceled.
Some good news is NBC will shoot and air the rest of the 3rd season, but no word is out if they will come back for a 4th season.
