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Going Off The Grid: Panelists Discuss Pitaro's First Order Of Business

"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 ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro's first order of business and their thoughts on the revamped NCAA Tournament Selection Show.

  • ESL Gaming VP/Global Sponsorships Paul Brewer
    -- Wants more of "Fast and Furious," less of "The Bachelor."
  • CSE VP/Marketing Daniel Goldstein
    -- Says the best way to spend St. Patrick's Day is in Savannah, Ga.
  • CBSSports.com Dir of Editorial Operations & Managing Editor Jeff Tobin
    -- Notes popular doesn't necessarily equal cultural regarding pop culture.
  • Legends President of Global Sales Mike Ondrejko
    -- Knows enough pop culture to beat his kids in HQ Trivia
Going Off The Grid
  Jimmy Pitaro's first order of business should be...
The NCAA Tournament Selection Show was...
Who wins next: Tiger or Phil?
NCAA Tournament bracket name Should daylight savings time exist?

Brewer
Develop a robust OTT strategy inclusive of marquee leagues Progressive but drawn out The G.O.A.T. (Tiger) "Nice Pick, Jay Bilas" Absolutely not. Viva Arizona!

Goldstein
Best-in-class OTT network Trending...negatively Phil. Tiger won't stay healthy "Won and Done" No

Tobin
Bring back "The Schwab" A decent first effort Tiger "My Morning Bracket" No! We're not farmers in 1919.

Ondrejko
Broadcasting our old man Saturday morning hoops run Not watched in my house I love Phil, but going with Tiger "I still hate Keith Smart" As long as Microsoft can get my calendar to sync up

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

 

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