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Going Off The Grid: Sports Execs On Little League World Series, NFL To L.A.

A survey of sports execs offering their thoughts on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. This week, opinions on late-summer staples such as the Little League World Series and football fever:

  • Learfield Sports COO Marc Jenkins – Tries to appear more relevant than he is.
  • SNY President Steve Raab – Will always appreciate the feel of a real newspaper.
  • Pelicans Digital Marketing Manager Beth Blackburn – She's hip, and she's with it!
  • OGIO Golf Global VP Tom Gocke – Stays Connected via famous golfing buddies.

Going Off The Grid
LLWS: Exploitation or fun showcase? Bad News Bears
or
Sandlot?
Which NFL team will be first to L.A.? Favorite tailgating food Best show on TV right now

Jenkins
Fun showcase Bad News Bears Bratwurst Veep

Raab
Fun showcase Bad News Bears Rams Homeland

Blackburn
Fun showcase "You're killing me, Smalls!"
(Sandlot)
Rams Popeyes chicken

Gocke
Fun showcase Raiders Tri-tip roast The Carbonaro Effect

Do you want to get your thoughts in the Grid? If so, shoot an e-mail to adamharris@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

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