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Going Off The Grid: Panelists Discuss Millennials, Memorabilia, Craft Beer

"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 how they would improve the in-game experience and discuss their most-prized piece of sports memorabilia.

  • Ducks Dir of Corporate Partnerships Graham Siderius 
    -- Barstool Sports keeps him socially relevant. 
  • WTA VP/Partnerships Kathryn Chappetto 
    -- If she can't find it in an Instagram story, it probably didn't happen. 
  • Red Bulls General Counsel & Chief Talent Officer Djenaba Parker
    -- Enjoys watching "Billions" on Showtime. 
  • D-backs VP/Special Projects & Fan Experience Graham Rossini
    -- Is just trying to stay forever young. 
Going Off The Grid
  One way to improve the in-game experience Things about Millennials you'll never understand Netflix/Amazon show that let you down Most prized piece of sports memorabilia Favorite craft beer

Siderius
Faster speed of service -- parking, ingress, bathrooms, concessions. Blind trust in online sources It's not Netflix or Amazon, but "Silicon Valley," season 5 on HBO Drew Bledsoe autographed football (Go Cougs!)
Golden Road Wolf Pup

Chappetto
Personalization Entitlement "Breaking Bad" -- too stressful! First Wimbledon ticket stub 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale out of St. Pete. Gotta support the locals

Parker
Winning, goals, shutouts Watching others play video games
"Narcos"
'92 Eagles signed football Dogfish Head 90-Minute IPA

Rossini
Every detail matters, driveway to driveway FOMO - fear of missing out "Bloodline," season 3 Seat from Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha 10 Barrel & Four Peaks

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

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