Today I've got a very special guest, and that is Dan Deirdorf, a guy that I have had the

absolute pleasure to get to know. Michigan legend, the godfather of Michigan football,

is going to join us today to talk about his entire career from playing, the decision to retire,

the decision to go into broadcasting, and then finally his partnership with Jim Brandstader, the final eight years of Jim

Brandstetter's great career, what those moments were like, this past season, what it's been

like, and a lot of other topics.

So stay tuned here on In the Trenches.

Let's go in the trenches with John Jansen.

The former Wolverines captain in Michigan Sports Hall of Famer will take you inside the locker room with players and coaches.

It's a shame.

I'm not younger so I could have this memory for four years that I'm going to have it.

But that's Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor when we beat Ohio State,

that occupies a very prominent role in one of the great days of my life. Once again,

here's John Jansen. I'm now joined by a Michigan legend. When you talk Michigan legends that it's probably the number one name that comes to mind.

Other than the guy that retired just today, we're recording this on Tuesday, and that is Dan Dierdorf.

Dan, thanks for joining me.

And I guess I'll just get your initial reaction.

I'm sure you've seen that

Tom Brady has retired your thoughts on his career and what he's meant to Michigan.

Well, John, first of all, let me say, I'm glad you recovered right there because for a moment,

I was going to say, you've lost your mind.

If you think I'm a bigger, a bigger legend to Tom Brady, I, I, I'm glad you recovered there.

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