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Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:06 pm
by GregParks
https://www.101espn.com/episode/ufl-ceo-russ-brandon/
I haven't listened to this interview yet from the ESPN St. Louis affiliate, but UFL Reddit page on "X" said Brandon mentioned Blandino will be a part of the UFL. Wonder if his presence is a sign the league will feature more of the XFL rules.
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:46 pm
by 4th&long
GregParks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:06 pm
https://www.101espn.com/episode/ufl-ceo-russ-brandon/
I haven't listened to this interview yet from the ESPN St. Louis affiliate, but UFL Reddit page on "X" said Brandon mentioned Blandino will be a part of the UFL. Wonder if his presence is a sign the league will feature more of the XFL rules.
Never was a fan of Blandino but they can't leverage off Fox (Mike P) as much as USFL so it makes sense.
As far as Rules:
Keep the 1 foot in bounds rule (XFL)
Keep PAT from USFL rules the XFL was too far out (2 pts from 5yd line)
I like the USFL kickoff rules better but can move the kicker up
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:00 pm
by GregParks
GregParks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:06 pm
https://www.101espn.com/episode/ufl-ceo-russ-brandon/
I haven't listened to this interview yet from the ESPN St. Louis affiliate, but UFL Reddit page on "X" said Brandon mentioned Blandino will be a part of the UFL. Wonder if his presence is a sign the league will feature more of the XFL rules.
Just saw the News Hub article where Brandon also brought up working with Pereira again too, so I guess nothing to read into here.
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:18 pm
by yg1968
GregParks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:00 pm
GregParks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:06 pm
https://www.101espn.com/episode/ufl-ceo-russ-brandon/
I haven't listened to this interview yet from the ESPN St. Louis affiliate, but UFL Reddit page on "X" said Brandon mentioned Blandino will be a part of the UFL. Wonder if his presence is a sign the league will feature more of the XFL rules.
Just saw the News Hub article where Brandon also brought up working with Pereira again too, so I guess nothing to read into here.
He mentioned both in the same sentence. So, yes nothing to read into. He also mentioned Daryl Johnston. The USFL rules were better. I prefer the USFL's extra point rule and their kickoff rule.
Towards the end, Brandon was asked why there is no teams out west. He said that they might expand out west in the future.
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:23 pm
by 4th&long
yg1968 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:18 pm
GregParks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:00 pm
GregParks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:06 pm
https://www.101espn.com/episode/ufl-ceo-russ-brandon/
I haven't listened to this interview yet from the ESPN St. Louis affiliate, but UFL Reddit page on "X" said Brandon mentioned Blandino will be a part of the UFL. Wonder if his presence is a sign the league will feature more of the XFL rules.
Just saw the News Hub article where Brandon also brought up working with Pereira again too, so I guess nothing to read into here.
He mentioned both in the same sentence. So, yes nothing to read into. He also mentioned Daryl Johnston. The USFL rules were better. I prefer the USFL's extra point rule and their kickoff rule.
Towards the end, Brandon was asked why there is no teams out west. He said that they might expand out west in the future.
USFL PAT rules way better, agreed. But I do like the 1 foot rule catch rule. More "O".
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:34 pm
by GDAWG
Blandino has been very critical of the ineptness and incompetency of NFL officiating in recent weeks.
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:39 pm
by 4th&long
GDAWG wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:34 pm
Blandino has been very critical of the ineptness and incompetency of NFL officiating in recent weeks.
him and 340mm red blooded Americans! Man its been awful
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:42 pm
by GDAWG
4th&long wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:39 pm
GDAWG wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:34 pm
Blandino has been very critical of the ineptness and incompetency of NFL officiating in recent weeks.
him and 340mm red blooded Americans! Man its been awful
A lot of media who cover the NFL on a weekly basis have started to criticize officiating too, including Rich Eisen, who actually works for the NFL as part of NFL Network.
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:11 am
by 4th&long
GDAWG wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:42 pm
4th&long wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:39 pm
GDAWG wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:34 pm
Blandino has been very critical of the ineptness and incompetency of NFL officiating in recent weeks.
him and 340mm red blooded Americans! Man its been awful
A lot of media who cover the NFL on a weekly basis have started to criticize officiating too, including Rich Eisen, who actually works for the NFL as part of NFL Network.
I hope that ahole Rodger no-so-Goodell isn't angling for all calls from NY or some sh#t.
Re: Russ Brandon confirms Dean Blandino will be part of UFL
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:22 am
by GDAWG
4th&long wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:11 am
GDAWG wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:42 pm
4th&long wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:39 pm
him and 340mm red blooded Americans! Man its been awful
A lot of media who cover the NFL on a weekly basis have started to criticize officiating too, including Rich Eisen, who actually works for the NFL as part of NFL Network.
I hope that ahole Rodger no-so-Goodell isn't angling for all calls from NY or some sh#t.
Mike Florio believes that the NFL won't do anything with officiating until there is a scandal involving referees that leads to a Congressional investigation.