re: After Mainieri does leave, what will he be most remembered for?

Personally, as an avid fan, I will remember his decision to start the bottom of his bullpen in Game 1 of the CWS Final vs FL

But, honestly, just as Miles was, he has been a great ambassador for LSU. I have met him unexpectedly on 3 occasions. sidelines for a football game, Game 3 of 2016 WS in Chicago included, and he could not have been more approachable.

I think he does a great job of figuring out his best lineup as the season progresses. The Lemahieu to 2nd and Nola to short being a prime example.

Being a bus driver drunk who never changed the oil and spark plugs.

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Smoke Laval

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You guys must not remember how bad Smoke was. I was a student during those years and it was horrible. Talk about handling pitchers- he wasted the careers of Justin Meier, Clay Dirks, and nearly wasted Coleman and Bradford. His recruited a team of Adam Dunn’s who couldn’t hit for average.

He'll be remembered for staying longer than anybody should have allowed.Time to go!!!

Uncanny runs in SEC Tourney. Then collapsing

Alienating local high school coaches, bailing on appearances, and camps he promised to attend.

This isn't from me. I have heard this from several coaches. In fact, pretty much every local baseball coach has a "frick Mainieri" story.

He is the anti-Orgeron.