About Dean Blandino
Born 1971. Dean Blandino is a sports journalist.
Post-NFL career Blandino joined Fox Sports in June 2017 as a rules analyst for the network's NFL and college football coverage. In May 2018, Blandino took on an additional role, as director of instant replay for NCAA football; the role has an offseason focus, to allow him to continue broadcasting. Blandino was also an officiating consultant for the Alliance of American Football, and is a contributor to The Athletic. He was the executive producer of Her Turf, a 2018 documentary about three female football referees.
On January 6, 2020, Blandino was hired by the XFL to be the league’s head of officiating.
Personal life Blandino is divorced, with two children. At some point around 2005, he did stand-up comedy in several comedy clubs in New York City.
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Dean Blandino was born on 13 September 1971.
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