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4th And Reckless

After the Patriots won back-to-back titles, we all knew the Brady/Belichick Era was money.

They owned crunch time. They didn't take unnecessary risks. They always had a plan. In a close game, Belichick, Brady and our defense would take us home. Every time.

Not Sunday night. The Patriots looked rattled and unprepared.

So put away all your stats that try and say otherwise.

• Bill's blunder ... and Week 11 picks

On The Road Again

Season Preview
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

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

Jack Trudeau
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

Mark Loretta
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

Mexico fans
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

Sports Collectors Convention
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

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  • sportsguy33
    @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. 1 day ago
  • sportsguy33
    @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. 2 days ago
  • sportsguy33
    @sportsguy33 Someone in Denver asked me to sign their medical marijuana card. Thought that summed it up. Thanks to a typically lively-friendly crowd! 2 days ago
  • sportsguy33
    @sportsguy33 PS: Signed 40 books for Powell's + another extra 80 at Borders Beaverton. Also, thx to Portland Coffeehouse for fueling tomorrow's column. 3 days ago
  • sportsguy33
    @sportsguy33 Forgot to mention: 2 different people left me a fresh pack of Marlboro Lights tonight. High comedy. Only in Portland would this happen. 3 days ago
  • sportsguy33
    @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. 3 days ago
  • sportsguy33
    @sportsguy33 Thursday pick: PANTHERS (-3) over Dolphins. Also, Amazon bumped my book's sale price to 58% off ($12.50). http://bit.ly/f1F2n 3 days ago
  • sportsguy33
    @sportsguy33 Thursday pick: PANTHERS (-3) over Dolphins. Also, Amazon bumped TBOB sale price to 55% off. Just $13.50! http://bit.ly/29hlBW 3 days ago

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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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