"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, execs offer their thoughts on Olympic memories and their favorite fast food.
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Downstream Dir of Sports John Searby
– His favorite spot on earth is anywhere off the grid in the Appalachian Mountains.
- Under Armour VP/Sports Marketing Ryan Kuehl
– Loves Elton John's music.
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CBS Sports Exec VP/Programming Dan Weinberg
– Has saved every major sporting event credential he's received since '93.
- USTA Managing Dir for Marketing Nicole Kankam
– Thinks Pat Summit is the best all-time coach or manager.
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Favorite book series? |
Favorite fast food?
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Top Olympic memory?
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NBA Finals prediction? |
Hardest job in sports?
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John Searby |
I love John Grisham legal thrillers.
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I’m a sucker for the Chinese restaurants in airport food courts.
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The entire L.A. Olympics, particularly Carl Lewis. It was the first Olympics that I remember watching on TV. |
Warriors in 5.
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Owner’s rep on a major stadium or arena project. |
Ryan Kuehl |
I’m a big fan of author Stephen Ambrose.
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Chick-Fil-A.
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Lewis in '84 and Michael Phelps in '08. |
Warriors in 5.
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NHL equipment manager.
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Dan Weinberg |
“Killing….” Series by Bill O'Reilly on Kennedy, Reagan, etc. |
In-N-Out
Burger. |
The '80 Miracle on Ice. Watched with my family at age 7. |
Warriors in 6. |
Gianni Infantino, FIFA President. Big recovery job needed.
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Nicole Kankam |
"Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" trilogy.
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Shake Shack. |
Muhammad Ali lighting the torch.
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Cavs in 7. |
Ticket sales rep. |
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