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Going Off The Grid: Execs Talk Romo At Midseason, Traditional Teams Joining Esports

"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, panelists offer their opinions on traditional sports teams moving into esports and the end to a thrilling World Series.

  • NFL Jets Senior Dir of Marketing Tim Kemp
    – Favorite college football rivalry is UConn versus everybody.
  • DraftKings Chief Business Officer Ezra Kucharz
    – Is rooting hard for NYCFC in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
  • LeadDog Marketing Chief Partnership Officer Danit Aronson
    – Staying on top of pop culture keeps her young.
Going Off The Grid
  Traditional sports teams moving into esports is... Favorite movie character Thoughts on Tony Romo at midseason? Too early for holiday preparations? Better World Series: Cubs-Indians or Astros-Dodgers?

Kemp
Going to become a requirement Forrest Gump Will let you know when he calls a Jets game Christmas never ends in my house Astros-Dodgers (series); Cubs-Indians (Game 7)

Kucharz
A great opportunity to grow and expand the business Indiana Jones His insights give a unique perspective Still working on Thanksgiving Astros-Dodgers

Aronson
A smart hedge on changes in consumer behavior Buddy The Elf He's the best It's never too early! Cubs-Indians -- Reverse the Curse!
Do you want to get your thoughts in the Grid? If so, shoot an e-mail to jcarpenter@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

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