"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 opine on the FedExCup Playoffs and Apple's new iPhone products.
- Amazon Head of Sports Jim DeLorenzo
– Never misses Bill Simmons' and Crooked Media podcasts.
- MLSE President & CEO Michael Friisdahl
– Is a big fan of live music.
- Football Bowl Association Dir of Communications Doug Kelly
– Loves '70s music, notably the Eagles and Bob Seger.
- Lammi Sports Management COO Dan Cary
– Fascinated by how stars connect with fans on social media.
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Level of interest in the FedExCup Playoffs (1-10) |
Apple iPhone: 8 or X? |
More concerning for leagues: viewership or attendance? |
Favorite sports theme song |
Starbucks or Dunkin' |
DeLorenzo
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7 |
Neither, Apple Watch Series 3 |
The leagues will be fine |
"One Shining Moment" |
Starbucks |
Friisdahl |
5 |
8 |
Both, but excited about the opportunities it presents |
"Hockey Night in Canada" |
Starbucks |
Kelly |
Maybe a 2 - it's football season!
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X, though I wouldn't mind doing quality control on the 8
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Viewership |
Fox' NFL and MLB open
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Neither - cold bottled water
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Cary |
Sadly, just a 1, but I love the golf majors |
Riding with my 6 for another year or so |
Viewership, the spike in rights fees seem most responsible for increased team valuations |
Now, the "SEC on CBS." All time: "NBA on NBC" |
Starbucks - Venti Pikes |
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