"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 give their thoughts on tonight's NBA All-Star Draft, which is being televised for the first time, and compare recent "Star Wars" on the big screen to those of the past.
- SEC Network VP/Programming & Acquisitions Chris Turner
-- Is an avid golfer and runner.
- KnightEady CMO Michael Eady
-- Credits WGN for his love of the Cubs, despite growing up in Birmingham.
- BallerTV Exec VP/Founding Team Sandeep Hingorani
-- Once worked as a ball boy in the NBA Summer League.
- CSCAA Exec Dir Greg Earhart
-- Would rather "do" than "watch" when it comes to leisure activities.
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Interested in tonight's NBA All-Star Draft? |
Should esports be a D-I varsity sport? |
Pick a Star Wars: George Lucas' or Disney's |
Sports betting in 10 years will be... |
Coffee or tea? |
 Turner |
Not a huge NBA fan, but enjoy the big events like this
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I'd be okay with it if NCAA/schools can figure out administrative side
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I like my job...I'll say Disney
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Far more prevalent
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Tea
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Eady |
Pulls on childhood nostalgia of picking teams, but don't think I'll watch
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Eligibility/amateur status is a slippery slope
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George Lucas
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Extremely accessible and part of the overall fan experience
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Sweet Tea
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Hingorani
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Curious who is picked first/last. No need to watch
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If demand is there from students, then yes
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Excuse me?
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Dominated by tech companies that create mobile-first experiences
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Coffee
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 Earhart |
Nope
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Yes. They support the educational mission of institutions
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Have to ask my brother
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Woven into the fabric of every event
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Tea
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