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Going Off The Grid: Execs Discuss In-Stadium Experiences, Bad Halloween Costumes

"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 discuss their fantasy football teams and biggest gripe with in-stadium experiences.

  • Texas Motor Speedway VP/Events & Assistant GM Kenton Nelson
    – Recently read Chip Gaines' book "Capital Gaines." 
  • Fox Sports Senior VP/Brand Partnerships Sarah Tourville
    – Is a big fan of the shows "This Is Us" and "Bloodline."
  • Buccaneers General Counsel David Cohen
    – Keeps TweetDeck up on one of his screens at his desk.
Going Off The Grid
  What is the status of your fantasy football team? Warriors-Cavs IV or new blood? Interest in the Breeders Cup on a scale of 1-10 Biggest gripe with in-stadium experience Worst Halloween costume you have ever seen

Nelson
Below .500. My 1st round pick got hurt and is out for the season I'm good with Warriors-Cavs 3 Cell service Probably a former President

Tourville
4-3. Optimistic that my team can take it all I'd love to see the Warriors play the Bulls or Celtics 4 My viewpoint is often too limited; TV gives me better access A child dressed as a box of Marlboro cigarettes

Cohen
Nonexistent. Do not feel right rooting for other team's players I want to see the best two teams regardless of who they are 5 Lack of diverse food offerings Incredible Hulk. Green paint ended up everywhere!

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

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