"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 chime in on their favorite Wimbledon moments, as well as how they approach leadership.
- NASCAR Foundation Exec Dir Nichole Krieger
– Is a closet "Sons of Anarchy" fan.
- All England Lawn Tennis Club Commercial & Media Dir Mick Desmond
– Is a David Bowie freak.
- Iowa Cubs President & GM Sam Bernabe
– Says President Trump creating a new level of pop culture has his constant interest.
- WNBA Dallas Wings Dir of Player & Franchise Development Erin Phillips
– Thinks Alex Baldwin should run for president.
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Most memorable Wimbledon moment |
Favorite movie/TV athlete cameo |
My leadership style in a few words |
Most overrated band/musical artist of all time |
On the plane: window or aisle |
Krieger |
"You cannot be serious!" - McEnroe in '81 |
Brad Keselowski in "Sharknado 3" |
Passion, integrity, direction |
K.I.S.S. |
Aisle |
Desmond |
Andy Murray winning his first Wimbledon in '13 |
Mike Tyson in "The Hangover" |
Employ very good people |
ABBA |
Aisle |
Bernabe |
Any kind of John McEnroe moment |
Alex Karras in "Blazing Saddles" |
Safe, clean and fun |
Vanilla Ice (he's better at construction) |
Window |
Phillips |
Australian Lleyton Hewitt's win in '02 |
LeBron James in "Trainwreck" |
Lead by example |
Britney Spears |
Window
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