"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, four execs share their thoughts on All-Star fan voting, their expectations for the Rio Games and which old technology they would like to see make a comeback.
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Franklin Sports VP/E-Commerce Sales & Marketing Adam Franklin
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– Daily routines include Starbucks Double Espressos, Instagram and Barstool Sports.
- Cordish Cos. Development Dir Chase Martin
– Twitter is his news filter.
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Pocono Raceway COO Nick Igdalsky
– Did not think he would be this out of touch with pop culture until his 70s.
- Wasserman Senior Dir Creative & Client Services Chris Beeby
– Enjoys live experiences like Burning Man, Secret Cinema and Sleep No More.
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Fan voting for All-Star games? |
Old tech you'd like to see make a comeback |
Store where you'd most like to go on a shopping spree |
Favorite song lyric |
Expectations for the Rio Games in 3-4 words |
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 Franklin
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For, but players should have a vote for one spot on either team. | Real cameras | Morrison Hotel Gallery |
"Celebrate we will. Life is short but sweet for certain." - Dave Matthews Band |
Lots of bug spray |
 Martin |
For. No Question. | Flip phones and batteries that last longer than half a day! | Under Armour Brand House | "In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina." - James Taylor |
High ratings, low attendance |
 Igdalsky |
For. It's an exhibition for the fans, so give them what they want. | Transportation by horse | Pottery Barn | "I love you like a fat kid love cake." - 50 Cent |
No Russian Zika |
 Beeby |
For. The next generation of sports fans demand this level of engagement and control. | "GoldenEye" for Nintendo 64 |
If only the Consumer Electronics Show were a store! |
"Around The World." - Daft Punk |
Eight years too late |
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