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Going Off The Grid: Panelists Chime In On Winter Games

"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, with the Winter Games upon us, our panelists opine on their favorite host cities and how the lack of NHL players will impact their viewing habits. 

  • Priority Sports & Entertainment athlete marketing exec Amber Park
    -- Is a big fan of "This Is SportsCenter" spots and a proud member of the "Beyhive."
  • InviteManager VP/Partnerships Troy Tutt 
    -- Thinks Bruno Mars is the Michael Jackson of this generation.
  • Nationwide Associate VP/Sports Marketing & Sponsorships Jim McCoy
    -- Thinks downloadable Netflix shows/movies are a gamechanger.
  • ParkHub CEO & Founder George Baker Sr.
    -- His favorite Winter Games memory is the Miracle on Ice.
Going Off The Grid
  Favorite Winter Olympics host city Will lack of NHLers dampen your enthusiasm? Event you'd most likely be able to compete in Will you try and watch live or on tape delay? Pick one Winter Olympic event to watch

Park
Vancouver Hockey is fun to watch regardless of who is playing What's the one where you drink hot chocolate? I'll have my DVR set! Figure skating. Grace, talent and the best outfits in the Games

Tutt
Salt Lake City No Watching it on TV Live for sure Men and women teaming up for co-ed hockey would be great

McCoy
Salt Lake City No Bobsled

Live

Alpine skiing

Baker
Beijing Yes, but will still support the U.S. team Bobsled

Live, as it should be for all sports

Curling. No, seriously

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

 

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