"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, execs share their dream super power and describe their athletic careers.
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Univ. of South Carolina AD Ray Tanner
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– Loves to watch "Seinfeld."
- Wells Fargo VP/Sponsorships Nick Carey
– Thinks the Giants will win the World Series. "It’s an even year, right?"
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IMG Tennis VP/Tennis Kevin Callanan
– His favorite ballpark food is the Fenway Frank.
- YES Network VP/Communications Eric Handler
– His favorite place is Long Point Pond on Martha’s Vineyard.
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If I could have any super power |
Best album |
Your athletic career in one or two words |
City you’d like to see get its sports team back |
A business person who influenced you greatly |
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 Ray Tanner |
Blazing speed. |
“Cracked Rear View” by Hootie and the Blowfish. |
Short, slow. |
Communities identify so much with its sports teams. Hate when any team relocates. |
Jerry Richardson |
 Nick Carey |
Time travel. |
“Stop Making Sense” by Talking Heads. |
Over par. |
Seattle. |
Richard Branson |
 Kevin Callanan |
Telepathy. | “Best of the J. Geils Band.” | D-III. | Hartford. |
Mark McCormack |
 Eric Handler |
Make the world a better place. |
"Live at Winterland 1978" by the Sex Pistols. |
Satisfying. |
Buffalo. | Tom Merritt, Kevin Monaghan, Steve Griffith |
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