Even without fans, Saints announcer plan to bring the noise

AsylumGuido · 09-09-2020, 02:55 PM

Even without fans, Saints announcer plan to bring the noise

Author: Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News
Published: 9:00 PM CDT September 8, 2020
Updated: 9:01 PM CDT September 8, 2020

NEW ORLEANS — The Mercedes Benz Superdome is a hub of activity as the stadium prepares to host the Saints home opener on Sunday.

There won’t be any fans in the stands because of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. But, the show must on for the Romig family in the public address booth.

Mark Romig is the Saints announcer in the dome.

“The Mercedes Benz Superdome will be a little lonely this Sunday, but we are going to do our part to bring as much enthusiasm to it,” Romig said.

Mark’s sister Mary Beth is his spotter, helping to identify playmakers on the field.

It’s a family tradition.

Their late father Jerry Romig was behind the microphone for 44 years before Mark took over 8 years ago.

“There are two seasons in the Romig house, football season and the waiting for football season,” Mary Beth Romig said. “Now it’s football season.”

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,513	Even without fans, Saints announcer plan to bring the noise Even without fans, Saints announcer plan to bring the noise Author: Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News Published: 9:00 PM CDT September 8, 2020 Updated: 9:01 PM CDT September 8, 2020 NEW ORLEANS — The Mercedes Benz Superdome is a hub of activity as the stadium prepares to host the Saints home opener on Sunday. There won’t be any fans in the stands because of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. But, the show must on for the Romig family in the public address booth. Mark Romig is the Saints announcer in the dome. “The Mercedes Benz Superdome will be a little lonely this Sunday, but we are going to do our part to bring as much enthusiasm to it,” Romig said. Mark’s sister Mary Beth is his spotter, helping to identify playmakers on the field. It’s a family tradition. Their late father Jerry Romig was behind the microphone for 44 years before Mark took over 8 years ago. “There are two seasons in the Romig house, football season and the waiting for football season,” Mary Beth Romig said. “Now it’s football season.” Read the rest here ... OldMaid likes this.
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