"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 the suits NBA draftees will wear tonight, the USWNT's dominance in the Women's World Cup and pick an esport to watch.
- DraftKings CMO Tom Goedde
-- Likes to smoke things: tires, meats, cigars.
- USTA Senior Dir of Partnerships Rich McCarthy
-- Tries not to wake up his kids while playing guitar every night.
- 16W Marketing VP Ralph Vuono
-- Prefers going to movie theaters over watching Netflix.
- USL Exec VP Court Jeske
-- Full name is Courtney, wife's name is Ryan: leads to interesting hotel check-ins.
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NBA Draft Day suits are... |
USWNT's dominant opening victory was.... |
Food/drink that makes you think of sports |
Esport you'd be most likely to watch |
Shopping: online or in person? |
 Goedde |
Personal expression -- none of my business
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A coaching opportunity
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Peanuts, Red Vines & beer
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Madden, of course
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Online, except sneakers
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McCarthy |
Inspired
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Reality
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Brats & beer
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Fortnite
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Depends on what I'm shopping for
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Vuono
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So good that E! Fashion Police are sponsoring next year's red carpet
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Once in a lifetime -- enjoy it
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Natural Light & Cracker Jacks
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Capcom Cup
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After kids, online 24/7
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Jeske
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Very cool
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Impressive & embarrassing
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Hot dog = baseball
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FIFA
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In person, always. Hate online shopping
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