What's next after Dan Borné's retirement as voice of Death Valley

LSU Football fans often reference one of public address announcer Dan Borné’s most iconic lines: “Chance of rain – never!”.

Now, the longtime LSU public address has announced his retirement as the public address announcer for LSU football and men’s basketball, the University announced.

It’s the end of a nearly 40-year run for Borné’, whose voice could be heard over the speakers in Tiger Stadium for 38 years and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for 36 years. LSU won three national championships and six SEC titles during his run as PA announcer in Death Valley.

“I would like to thank LSU and our fans for so many seasons of fond memories,” Borne’ said in a statement released by the school. “It’s been a great honor and I deeply appreciate it. I’m 79 years old and it’s time to retire and return the microphone. I’ll be spending more time with our family and we’ll always bleed purple and gold!”

Borne’ coined the phrase “chance of rain – never!” to compliment the long-standing LSU mythical tradition of it never raining in Tiger Stadium.

As part of the transition from the end of the third quarter to the fourth quarter, Borne’ got the Tiger Stadium crowd into a frenzy by proclaiming, “the sun has found its home in the western sky. It is now Saturday Night in Death Valley!”

Borne’ has been behind the Tiger Stadium microphone for some of the great moments in program history and has been the Death Valley voice for two Heisman Trophy winners in Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels.

“Dan’s legacy and his booming voice in Tiger Stadium will never be forgotten,” LSU Director of Athletics Scott Woodward said. “Each Saturday night during the fall for 38 years, Dan’s voice was a big part of helping create the best atmosphere in college football.

“We are truly appreciative for Dan’s passion, his love of LSU football and helping create countless memories through the years for fans of all ages in Tiger Stadium.”

LSU will honor Borne’ for his decades of service during an LSU football game this fall and a men’s basketball game later in the season.

A search for the next LSU football and men’s basketball PA Announcer will begin immediately.

Who will be the next LSU voice to fill the big shoes left by Borné?

LSU Athletics is accepting applications for the next football and men’s basketball public address announcer.

The public address announcer will be responsible for working all LSU Tigers home football and men’s basketball games and other special events hosted by LSU. This individual will play a pivotal role in the game-day experience and will be responsible for introducing starting lineups, providing game updates as well as other in-venue announcements.

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit a resume and a sample audio recording. Following a thorough review of all submitted and valid applications, select applicants will be contacted for in-person auditions.

This is not a full-time position and will be paid on a per game basis. Rates will be determined based on experience and time commitment for each sport/event. If selected, the individual will be required to undergo a background check.

To be considered, applications must be submitted by Wednesday, July 30.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must email a resume and a sample audio recording to [email protected]. Please include “LSU PA Announcer Application” in the subject line. Any submission that fails to complete these instructions will not be considered.

Audio Recording Submission Guidelines:

Utilize this Sample PA Script for audio recording submission. Once recorded, save the file as FIRSTLASTNAME_LSUPA.mp3 and attach to your email.

Questions can be sent to [email protected].