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When Dave Brandon hinted at familiarity with the radio broadcasts, he wasn't lying.
In fact, former teammates will be reunited in the process.
The University of Michigan Athletic Department and IMG College announced Thursday that former CBS NFL color analyst and former offensive lineman for U-M Dan Dierdorf will be joining Jim Brandstatter in the radio booth for the upcoming season.
With this addition, it means that Brandstatter will handle play-by-play duties.
"Jim and Dan are hall of fame broadcasters and great Michigan Men," said Michigan coach Brady Hoke in a statement. "They will provide a unique perspective to the broadcasting booth that I’m sure our fans will enjoy on football Saturdays, and you can guarantee they will have a keen analysis of Michigan Football on each broadcast."
Dierdorf, who was teammates with Brandstatter during the 1969 and 1970 seasons returns home to where it all started.
"I’m so excited to be able to come back to my alma mater and contribute in this manner," said Dan Dierdorf in a statement. "This is the only broadcasting job that I would have considered after retiring from the network television. It’s a chance to return to the city where Bump gave me an opportunity to play for the greatest program in the world and Bo made me a man.
"I was always jealous of Jim calling games at Michigan and often said that one of my goals was to come back and call a couple of series with him. To work with one of my best friends, someone that I’ve known my entire adult life is really special, and I’m looking forward to getting in the booth with Jim this fall."
Brandstatter will be replacing longtime play-by-play voice Frank Beckmann who retired after last season.
"I’m really excited about the challenge of moving to play by play," said Brandstatter in a statement. "I have huge shoes to fill, but, I have learned so much from the great ones I’ve worked with and I can’t wait to get started. And, it’s Michigan Football….it doesn’t get any better than that!
"Dan knows the game inside and out and is an outstanding broadcaster. First and foremost, he loves Michigan Football, but he’s also a good friend, a teammate, an NFL Hall of Famer, and we have fun when we’re together. I just hope the listeners have as good a time as we expect to have broadcasting Michigan victories this Fall."
Michigan opens the 2014 season Aug. 30 at home against Appalachian State.