Carl Stephens has been a fixture in Auburn athletics for 43 years. Stephens has announced that he is retiring. Most recently, he has had one of my dream jobs, stadium public address at Auburn football and basketball games.
"For the fans outside the stadium..." Nothing is more exciting to a young Tiger fan than to hear that booming voice count down to kickoff.
Prior to his PA work, Stephens was the host of the Auburn Football Review television show with Coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan.
"You're so right, Carl."
Interestingly, the man taking over his PA duties will be Ric Smith, who was my teacher in a Radio Management class at Auburn. Smith's first gig will be A-Day this Saturday. Good luck. Big shoes to fill.
In a statement, atheltic director Jay Jacobs said, "Carl Stephens has been an outstanding ambassador for Auburn athletics and this University."
You're so right, Jay.
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