A weekly survey of sports execs and personalities, offering their stance on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. In this week's edition: Should teams tank for draft position or give fans their money's worth? Also, will "The Force Awakens" top all other "Star Wars" flicks?
- Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment Senior VP/Team & Venue Services Chris Allphin
– Strives to be the "cool dad" at elementary school dropoff by blasting Justin Bieber's "Purpose" while others are still rolling with Taylor Swift's "1989."
- WNBA COO Christine Godleski
– Likes reality TV shows like "Shark Tank" for showcasing what’s possible -- and reminding us to act quickly!
- Galaxy Dir of Amateur Soccer & Fan Development Gordon Kljestan
– Read the recent People magazine issue with David Beckham on the cover on his last flight.
| Going Off The Grid | |||||
| Most overrated sports movie | Sports event with best hospitality | Tank for draft position or win out? | Will the Warriors reach 73 wins? | Favorite "Star Wars" movie? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allphin
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"Rudy" | Berkman's Place at The Masters | Just win, baby | Unless Blake Griffin takes out Curry with a folding chair, absolutely. | "Spaceballs" |
 Godleski |
Dare I say "Caddyshack"? | Kentucky Derby | Win out | The Bulls hope not. Will be fun to watch | Hopefully "The Force Awakens" |
 Kljestan
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"Hoosiers" | The Masters | Win out | Easily | Haven't seen any of them |
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