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By Edward Pevos

He's been enthusiastically calling Detroit Lions games on the radio for 31 years. WJR has fired Jim Brandstatter as the color analyst, and that has many fans and fellow broadcasters stunned.

Brandstatter is being replaced by former Lions legend Lomas Brown. Here's what some fans and journalists are saying about the move, including Brandstatter's broadcast partner Dan Miller. See what Lomas Brown has to say at the bottom of this story.

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This is depressing news. I’ve always love your call of Lions football with Dan and Mark. Not just that - but you’ve always been a class act to fans and colleagues alike. Really, really sorry to hear this Brandy. — Jamie Samuelsen (@JamieSamuelsen) July 10, 2018

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Guys I'm gathering my thoughts and about to get on a plane. Today is a very tough day. I love @jimbrandstatter like a brother and most importantly, he is fantastic at his job. One of the best in the NFL. I'm so lucky to have spent 13 years worth of Sunday's with him. — Dan Miller (@DanMillerFox2) July 10, 2018

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WJR GM tells me they thought Jim Brandstatter was great, but his contract was up. @LomasBrown75 will be joining the Lions broadcasts. — Jamie Edmonds (@Jamie_Edmonds) July 10, 2018

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This is a sad day. Sorry to hear this news, Jim. I have always enjoyed listening to you. Keep the faith. — Arthur J. Regner (@ArthurJRegner) July 10, 2018

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Sorry to hear the terrible new Brandy. Really enjoy your work. — Mario Impemba (@mario_impemba) July 10, 2018

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What!?!?!?!? You are the Ernie Harwell for Lions football on the radio. This is terrible. We love you Brandy. What can fans do to reverse this decision. — robert wedge (@wedgeCRNA) July 10, 2018

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Really sorry to hear this, Jim. You have been the gold standard for football analysis in town, and a class act. — jhillman (@jashillman) July 10, 2018

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This is a loss for the Lions and their fans — Larry Lage (@LarryLage) July 10, 2018

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The news is fresh for Jim Brandstatter, but minutes after he found out, he told me he found a silver lining.



“I get to have Thanksgiving dinner. How about that? For the first time in 35 years. Thanksgiving dinner.” — Brad Galli (@BradGalli) July 10, 2018

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Sorry to hear Jim. You and @DanMillerFox2 worked together so great. Will not be listening on the radio anymore. — Adam Burkitt (@adamburkitt1) July 10, 2018

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What??!!! That’s ridiculous!! Sorry to hear this extremely disappointing news. Good luck to you. Wherever you land, they will be lucky to have you. — Jamal Hayden (@jamalaboutsport) July 10, 2018

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You were always the best in the business @jimbrandstatter ... When the Lions would do what the Lions do, I could hear the pain in your voice that we were feeling too.... — Michigan SuperFan (@misuperfan) July 10, 2018

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Unreal. You are my favorite part of the Lions radio broadcast. You will be missed! — Brando (@GoBlueBrando) July 10, 2018

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So sorry to hear that Brandy.Your insight and humor will be missed.Thank God we still have you on Michigan football.Go Blue and God Bless you. — Dale Collins (@pffr58) July 10, 2018

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It would be nice if the play on the field went in a different direction and stop worrying about the stuff that works and is already great. — Mark Meier (@MarkHMeier) July 10, 2018

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It was a pleasure working with you these last two seasons Brandy. Sad to see you go. Wish you nothing but the best. — Michael Stets (@Michael_Stets) July 10, 2018

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I’m going in a different direction, too, and won’t be listening to WJR anymore. You made those broadcasts special. Big mistake on their part!! — Bruce Kahn (@detroitbk11) July 10, 2018

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It all started with the Lions leaving @971theticketxyt — Jeremy Zahn (@jpz1598) July 10, 2018

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What!?! The team of you and Dan were the reason I would mute the TV and listen to the radio broadcast while watching the game. 😡 — Jesse (@matrix_prime) July 10, 2018

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They should have let you go out on your own terms. You earned that! — Chillbilly (@brian_perrymore) July 10, 2018

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Holy mackerel! No way! Thank you for the memories Jim. Just hearing your voice always reminded me of my grandma (RIP) and my mom. We would always listen to lions pregame shows on our way to the game at the Silverdome. Thank you Mr. Brandstatter!!! — James Thrushman (@JamesThrushman) July 10, 2018

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This is absolutely heart breaking. I grew up listening to you Brandyman. I’m sorry 😞 — Goldmember2 (@Goldmember2) July 10, 2018

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Very sorry to hear this. You're a staple of Lions football. Thank you for providing stellar analysis, personality, and information to all of us over the years. You'll be missed on Sundays. — Brenden Welper (@BrendenWelper) July 10, 2018

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HUGE shoes to fill. Replacing a legend but I’m up for and excited for the challenge. Gonna lean on y’all to provide constructive criticism through the process... https://t.co/M4bYpkGvAx — Lomas Brown Jr. (@LomasBrown75) July 10, 2018

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