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March 20, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino speaks during a press conference at the annual NFL meetings at the Arizona Biltmore.

Even Dean Blandino’s brother believes NFL is rigged for Taylor Swift and the Chiefs

"My brother who is convinced that the league is rigged, that is convinced that I signed an NDA when I left the league office"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 28, 2025 0
Mark Sanchez alongside Adam Amin on Fox's Dec. 22, 2024 Seahawks-Vikings broadcast.

Fox’s Mark Sanchez shouts out CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore

"Where is Gene Steratore when you need him?"

By Reice Shipley OnDec 22, 2024 0
Prominent rules analysts for the 2024 NFL and CFB seasons.

The 2024 Awful Announcing NFL/CFB rules analyst rankings

Our readers have had their say on the current NFL and CFB broadcast rules analysts.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 19, 2024 0
Prominent rules analysts for the 2024 NFL and CFB seasons.

Grade the NFL/college football rules analysts for 2024

Have your say on the NFL and CFB rules analysts in our poll, open through 10 p.m. ET Dec. 17.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 13, 2024 0
Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire. Photo Credit: Fox

Texas Tech coach’s angry PA message to fans clearly audible on Fox broadcast

"Stop throwing stuff on the field! Please!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 9, 2024 0
Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young (0) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) for a safety in the second half at SoFi Stadium.

Dean Blandino says NFL will consider enhancing replay assist after Sam Darnold blunder

"I do think they're going look at that and allowing replay to assist in those situations."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 1, 2024 0
Dean Blandino Photo Credit: 33rd Team

Rules analyst Dean Blandino: NFL could consider mic’d replay booths

"I think it eliminates any of, you know we have these crazy conspiracy theories."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 23, 2024 1
Dean Blandino

Rules expert Dean Blandino on why his value lies beyond on-air appearances

Dean Blandino's transition shows rules experts' crucial, often invisible, role in crafting precise NFL analysis.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 16, 2023 0
Dean Blandino

Awful Announcing Podcast: Dean Blandino on NFL officiating, Brotherly Shove, Jerry Jones, and more

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox NFL rules analyst Dean Blandino. Brandon and Dean discuss a wide range of...

By Phillip Bupp OnDec 15, 2023 0
Dean Blandino on the Awful Announcing podcast.

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Dean Blandino: NFL officials have been approached to manipulate games for sports betting reasons

Dean Blandino

Dean Blandino feels NFL ‘not interested’ in XFL-level transparency

"I don't think the league under the current setup would want to broadcast everything. I just feel like it's not something they're interested in."

By Chris Novak OnMar 26, 2023 3
Dean Blandino in the XFL command center.

Hot mic seems to catch XFL’s Dean Blandino saying ‘We actually screwed that up’ after explaining a call on broadcast

Having "We actually screwed that up" make it to a broadcast right after a replay review explanation was not exactly ideal.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 25, 2023 0
The XFL on ESPN broadcast shows off a new replay system with Dean Blandino in the Command Center.

XFL on ESPN debuts score bug, crowd-pleasing replay system

The transparency and efficiency of the XFL replay system impressed viewers.

By Matt Clapp OnFeb 18, 2023 0
Dean Blandino in 2017.

Dean Blandino to be announced as XFL’s head of officiating

Blandino is expected to be announced on Tuesday.

By Phillip Bupp OnJan 4, 2020 1
Christine Flowers had the hottest take from May 3-9.

This Week In Hot Takes: Christine Flowers is “wistful for a time when athletes didn’t crusade for social justice”

"The heroes from the past broke social barriers and worked toward a more perfect justice by being the best they could be in their fields. They did it with courage and dignity — not with outrage, accusation, and obscene lyrics."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 10, 2019 6

NBC could have used a rules analyst on two crucial Eagles touchdowns

Cris Collinsworth and Al Michaels were off on their rules interpretations, and it left viewers confused.

By Alex Putterman OnFeb 5, 2018 18

AA Weekly Recap: Myles Garrett refused ‘Mike & Mike’ appearance over fill-in host Booger McFarland

Myles Garrett isn't a fan of Booger McFarland

By Liam McGuire OnApr 15, 2017 0

NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino is expected to follow Mike Pereira into TV

You'll be seeing Blandino on a TV near you in the fall

By Ken Fang OnApr 14, 2017 0

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