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Rohrs Marks Nearly 50 Years as the Voice of Bulldog Athletics

Rohrs Marks Nearly 50 Years as the Voice of Bulldog Athletics
Dave Rohrs has the best seat in the house for Auburn games, and he takes a lot of pride in having it. As the announcer or statistician for most Auburn High School athletic events over the last five decades, Dave has more than earned it.

Source: Nemaha Valley Observer photo by Rebecca Johnson

Dave Rohrs gets to the stadium hours before kickoff. He works down the roster name by name, coaches included, until he is sure he can pronounce every one of them before he steps to the microphone.

Auburn fans have known that voice for decades. Fewer may know the man behind it.

The Bulldogs open their athletic season this week, and football is hosting Mount Michael Benedictine at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 at home so Rohrs is already at work.

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