Sara "D.D." Breaux Appreciation Thread (semi-long)

The passion and fire that this woman displays for the University is unmatched. Just watching her walk through the smoke and onto the PMAC floor tonight, you can see that she truly loves this University, this city, and the sport of Gymnastics.

A couple of years ago after the disaster that took place in the National Semifinals, it could have been a long rebuild, but D.D., Jay, Bob, and Ashleigh have done a tremendous job coaching these young ladies up. I know D.D. lacks a SEC Tournament title/ National title, but look where this program is currently. Oklahoma has a monster team, but if we are on, I think we can compete!

Today's atmosphere was absolutely amazing and from the student section, to the band, to the insane fights over Chick-fil-A cows, D.D. has made gymnastics at LSU a spectacle. Kudos to LSU Athletics for enhancing the experience because in less than two hours per meet, you can can see one of the best events in Baton Rouge.

Today's regular season championship is great for the team, but the real challenge will be in a few weeks at the SEC Tournament Meet in Jacksonville. Florida will certainly be better and home cooking is quite real. Alabama usually finds a way to come out of nowhere and be close until the last performance.

I, personally, knew nothing about gymnastics until a few years ago and now I am hooked. Extremely proud of the team, the unbelievable support from the community, and the head coach who truly bleeds purple and gold. I know there is alot to go, but there are many coaches around the country who can learn from D.D. and I am thankful to be able to see this team where those LSU letters week in and week out.