re: LSU's best coaching hires of all time?

No contest, Skip Bertman is the best hire, ever! Considering where LSU baseball was prior to his arrival (students going to Alex Box to study during games because it was quiet, single-digit SEC Championships). He built not only a dynasty (5 Nat'l Championships in 10 years) but built the fan base (baseball tailgating for weekend series almost rivaled football games at the height of his program), upgraded Alex Box, NCAA record-setting attendance year after year, the reputation LSU baseball now holds is all because of Skip!