"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 opine on the college bowl season and sports that could be the next big thing in five years.
- IndyCar President of Competition & Operations Jay Frye
-- His favorite TV show is "Two and a Half Men."
- NESN President & CEO Sean McGrail
-- Never misses AC/DC on tour.
- Duke Senior Deputy AD/Administration & Legal Affairs and Chief of Staff Nina King
-- Is always ready to watch whatever is on Bravo.
- WTA Senior VP/Legal & Business Affairs David Palanzo
-- Is excited for the "Game of Thrones" finale.
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College bowl season needs... |
Undervalued sport that will be hot in 5 years |
Describe eggnog in three words |
Favorite sports movie character |
The NHL's expansion to Seattle is... |
 Frye |
Fewer booth reviews
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College volleyball
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Nasty, not good
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Rocky Balboa
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Awesome, and the Grand Prix of
Portland is close by
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McGrail |
A big win by Wake Forest in the Birmingham Bowl
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Esports
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Really, really terrible
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Rudy
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Great for the league. May increase
umbrella-related merchandising
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 King |
More teams in the CFP
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Women's volleyball
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Son's favorite drink
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Ollie from "Hoosiers"
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Exciting. Seems like a great fan base
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 Palanzo |
Expanded playoffs
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I wish I knew --
rooting for curling!
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Not for me
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Rudy and "Big Ern"
McCracken from "Kingpin"
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Great for the Canucks
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