"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 experts chime in on the NBA Finals, as well as the recent trend of big-name schools selling venue naming rights.
- USL club FC Cincinnati VP/Operations Dan McNally
– Growing up in Northern England, he loves soccer and music.
- NYRA Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer Lynn LaRocca
– Is fascinated with the growing trend intersecting music, smart technology and sports/fitness.
- 76ers Manager of E-Sports Business Development Sookjo Park
– Is an "obvious esports nerd," but also likes "Game of Thrones" and "The Handmaid's Tale."
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Should schools sell venue naming rights? |
Favorite NBA announcer |
NBA Finals prediction |
Summer concert you're excited for |
Obsession you're afraid to tell people about |
McNally |
If a strong percentage of revenue helps fund scholarships, then yes |
ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy. Calls it like it is |
Cavaliers in 7 |
I would love to see U2 |
"Survivor." My wife and I watch every season |
LaRocca |
Yes. Revenue should help support all athletic programs |
ESPN's Mike Breen |
Warriors in 6 |
Zac Brown Band in Saratoga |
I collect recipes but only make less than 1% of them |
Park |
No. I think it takes away character from the school |
76ers radio man Tom McGinnis |
Warriors in 7 |
Kendrick Lamar |
I recently started watching "The Bachelorette" after rejecting it for so long |
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