"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 discuss give their most influential exec in sports and share their favorite holiday traditions.
- Bucks COO Mike McCarthy
– Depends on his kids Jeremy and Maggie to keep him up to date on pop culture.
- BDA VP/Client Management Shauna Smith
– Is a big fan of the Thursday night Shonda Rhimes shows on ABC.
- LPGA Senior VP/Strategic Partnerships Kelly Hyne
– Can't get enough "SNL."
- Under Armour Senior VP/Global Communications & Entertainment Diane Pelkey
– Depends on her 13-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son for pop culture.
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Most influential exec in all sports |
Coldest I've been at a sporting event |
Favorite holiday food and activity |
Which Seinfeld character are you? |
Favorite sports talk personality |
McCarthy |
His dad John - head groundskeeper at Shea Stadium ('62-'74) |
All Blacks-USA Rugby at Soldier Field |
Eating Mookie Wilson's Quick 'N Easy Candied Yams |
The "Close Talker" |
Michael Kay and Don LaGreca on ESPN N.Y. |
Smith |
Adam Silver |
I'm from California - try not to go to cold events |
Playing UNO, eating fried turkey |
Elaine
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Michael Wilbon |
Hyne |
Adam Silver |
Any Browns playoff games in the '80s |
Golf with my family on Christmas, HoneyBaked Ham for dinner |
Elaine - I only wish I had her dance moves |
"Mike & Mike" |
Pelkey |
Adam Silver |
Patriots-Colts in '03 AFC Championship |
Spending time with friends/family, peanut butter kiss cookies |
Elaine |
"Mike & Mike" |
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