The Oregon Ducks announced about two hours before kickoff that the voice heard inside Autzen Stadium on Gameday would not be that of Legendary Autzen Stadium Announcer Don Essig who would miss just his second game in -get this- 47 years. Yes, you read that right 47 years. Essig is best known for his line during the weather forecast, “It Never Rains At Autzen Stadium” goes back decades to when fans were allowed to bring umbrellas into Autzen Stadium for football games.
Missing his 2nd game in 47 years, Don Essig says “It still never rains in Autzen Stadium.