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Dennis Fithian is among the most versatile and experienced sports broadcasters on Detroit's airwaves. Since 1994, Dennis has covered all of the major professional sports teams in Detroit, as well as major college athletic programs. Dennis' significant experience allows him to perform a broad array of broadcast roles, including hosting his own programs, serving as a beat reporter for specific teams and serving in-studio as a pre-game, post-game, and update correspondent.Dennis has developed a loyal following throughout his broadcast career through his "down to Earth" approach that appeals to true sports fans who value substance over style.Prior to joining 97.1 FM The Ticket, Dennis had a 12-year career in Ann Arbor where he became one of the most recognizable voice on sports talk radio and a recognizable face at an array of University of Michigan sports venues. In Ann Arbor, Dennis led his own afternoon drive-time radio program, Sportsbeat, as well as hosting pre-game and post-game programs for University of Michigan football and conducting weekly coaches shows for the U-M football, men's basketball, and women's basketball teams. Dennis also became the play-by-play voice for U-M women's basketball and for select baseball and softball games. In Ann Arbor, Dennis was known for being a true fan (not only covering the sports he talked about on the radio but also attending games in person) and drawing attention to non-revenue sports such as gymnastics, wrestling, field hockey, and track.Prior to hosting his own program, Dennis also co-hosted a morning show and produced a variety of the station's programs. Dennis also was a contributor for The Wolverine, a weekly sports newspaper covering U-M sports.Dennis' professional and personal sports highlights include being in the locker room following the Tigers' victory at Comerica Park in the American League Championship Series in 2006, covering Justin Verlander's no-hitter in Comerica Park in 2007, covering the