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Going Off The Grid: Execs Reveal Expectations For Rio Games, Favorite Song Lyrics

"Going Off The Grid" is a weekly survey of sports execs and personalities offering their thoughts on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. This week, four execs share their thoughts on All-Star fan voting, their expectations for the Rio Games and which old technology they would like to see make a comeback.

  • Franklin Sports VP/E-Commerce Sales & Marketing Adam Franklin
  • – Daily routines include Starbucks Double Espressos, Instagram and Barstool Sports.
  • Cordish Cos. Development Dir Chase Martin
    – Twitter is his news filter.
  • Pocono Raceway COO Nick Igdalsky
    – Did not think he would be this out of touch with pop culture until his 70s.
  • Wasserman Senior Dir Creative & Client Services Chris Beeby
    – Enjoys live experiences like Burning Man, Secret Cinema and Sleep No More.

Going Off The Grid

Fan voting for All-Star games?

Old tech you'd like to see make a comeback

Store where you'd most like to go on a shopping spree

Favorite song lyric

Expectations for the Rio Games in 3-4 words


Franklin
For, but players should have a vote for one spot on either team. Real cameras Morrison Hotel Gallery

"Celebrate we will. Life is short but sweet for certain."
- Dave Matthews Band

Lots of bug spray

Martin
For. No Question. Flip phones and batteries that last longer than half a day! Under Armour Brand House "In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina."
- James Taylor
High ratings, low attendance

Igdalsky
For. It's an exhibition for the fans, so give them what they want. Transportation by horse Pottery Barn "I love you like a fat kid love cake."
- 50 Cent
No Russian Zika

Beeby
For. The next generation of sports fans demand this level of engagement and control. "GoldenEye" for Nintendo 64

If only the Consumer Electronics Show were a store!

"Around The World."
- Daft Punk
Eight years too late

 Do you want to get your thoughts in the Grid? If so, shoot an email to jperez@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

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