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Jim Brandstatter sees silver lining in ‘classless’ firing as Lions broadcaster

Radio and television sportscaster Jim Brandstatter talks about his dismissal from Lions football broadcasts and his love of Michigan football. Daniel Mears, The Detroit News

Commerce Township – It has been nearly a month since Jim Brandstatter was unceremoniously fired by WJR as the Detroit Lions’ analyst on radio broadcasts, a job he had held for 31 years. And after the initial sting, he’s fine, just fine, thank you.

He will continue working Michigan games as the play-by-play radio announcer, calling them with fellow former Michigan offensive lineman Dan Dierdorf.