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Going Off The Grid: Execs Opine On "Thursday Night Football," Golden Knights

"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, our panelists share their thoughts on "Thursday Night Football" and make their picks for the most stylish sports figure. 

  • Witt/Kieffer Sports Leadership Practice Senior Associate Katy Young
  • – Stays on top of pop culture with a healthy mix of Us Weekly and Twitter.
  • Pro Football HOF Exec VP George Veras
    – Gets news from social media, as well as outlets like the N.Y. Times and WSJ.
  • BodyArmor VP/Marketing Michael Fedele
    – Immerses himself in a variety of info sources and always listens to the kids. 
Going Off The Grid

Thoughts on "Thursday Night Football" Dream Jeopardy! category Thoughts on the Golden Knights brand/name

Will Conor McGregor fight Floyd Mayweather?

Most stylish sports figure


Katy
Young

It'll always be my night to grill!

 College Mascots

Golden Nugget meets Excalibur

Outlook, good


Craig Sager


George
Veras

Look forward to it

Classical Music


Could have been better

Yes


Tom Brady


Michael
Fedele

Thursday Night not necessary

Late 90's Hip Hop Smart to lose the "Las." I'm a fan of the look

Must see TV. I hope so

James Harden


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

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