Turkey (and Pasta for Pianow) Day Live Blog
It's supposed to be 83 degrees today here in Southern California. Our family is heading over to a non-sports fan's house for Thanksgiving today - it'll be interesting trying to maneuver to get the games on. I don't think they're DirecTV owners, either, so chances of hitting the NFL Network for the nightcap are pretty slim. What are your plans for the day?

NFL Notes
A look around the league regarding Week 11:

Was McGrady ever as good as LeBron?
As Tracy McGrady struggles to return from the knee and back injuries that ended his last season and have limited him for the last several years, there is some question as to whether he will ever be an impact player in the NBA again.  Meanwhile, LeBron James is considered to be at worst one of the two best players in the NBA.  But my question today is: was McGrady ever as good as LeBron is right now? 

A Big Week for the Bucks
I really want to believe in the Bucks. After three years of lottery-land, Milwaukee's opened the season with a remarkable 8-3 start. That leaves them percentage points ahead of the Cavaliers and the Celtics in the Eastern Conference, though Cleveland (10-4) and Boston (10-4) are a half-game ahead. Brandon Jennings has obviously been a big factor, rekindling my memories of Nate "Tiny" Archibald. And the Bucks' defense has been just as important as Jennings. They are 7th in the NBA, allowing 94.5 points per game (+5/5 point differential, 7th). The defensive numbers improve to second place when looking at points per 100 possessions (according to basketballreference.com). This team has

Peyton Manning - Great Quarterback, or the Greatest Quarterback?
When Peyton Manning retires one day, will he go down as the greatest quarterback in NFL history?