Herb Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 This is beyond awesome! https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_3fcfe024-b2f9-11e8-b7b8-9fe8446b1071.html Quote A committee within the LSU Board of Supervisors authorized Friday morning the construction of a plaza outside Alex Box Stadium that will include a statue of Hall of Fame Tigers baseball coach Skip Bertman. No cost was listed for the plaza project, which the Property and Facilities Committee detailed would cover just more than 3,000 square feet, and it will be paid in full by the Tiger Athletic Foundation. LSU won five of its 11 College World Series appearances during Bertman's 18-year coaching career from 1984-2001, and he totaled an NCAA tournament record of 89-29 — the highest winning percentage in NCAA history. A decision on LSU women's basketball coach Nikki Fargas' contract was tabled for the second time in three months when the board ran out of time to bring up anything athletically related. A new contract was on the agenda during the last board meeting on June 29, which included a proposal that included a three-year contract extension through 2021-22 with no increase in her $700,000 annual pay with a $200,000 buyout. In 2014, Fargas received a five-year extension on her $350,000-per year contract, and the contract is scheduled to end on June 30, 2019. With a full year left on the contract, LSU would be required to pay Fargas $300,000 if it were to fire her without cause before the season. A partial year would be prorated. Fargas is 132-93 in seven seasons at LSU, and the Tigers have been eliminated in the first round of the NCAA tournament in their three appearances in the past four seasons. LSU went 19-10 (11-5 SEC) in the 2017-2018 season, and the No. 6-seeded Tigers lost 78-69 in the first round of the NCAA tournament to No. 11 Central Michigan, which eventually reached the Sweet 16. Leading scorers Chloe Jackson (18.1 points per game) and Raigyne Louis (16.1) have expired eligibility, and LSU will return its other three major starters: sophomore center Faustine Aifuwa (5.1 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game), junior forward Ayana Mitchell (11 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game) and junior guard Jaelyn Richard-Harris (4.6 points per game, 1.8 rebounds per game). Three public speakers, which included season ticket holders and a former LSU player, spoke before the board in support of extending Fargas’ contract at the beginning of the meeting. LSU opens the season against Loyola at home on Nov. 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachsie Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Great! Can't think of anyone better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 People have a lot of strong feelings about various LSU football coaches, but Bertman is loved and revered by all LSU baseball fans. The statue will be a literal embodiment of those sentiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 THANK YOU! only coach of any sport that i think absolutely deserves all the attention and love he gets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Agree with the above two sentiments. Coach Bertman deserves this, and should be loved by not only LSU baseball fans, but ALL LSU fans. The man did so much more than turn LSU into a baseball powerhouse. He loved LSU and bled purple and gold. I was thrilled to see him as AD because to him, it didn't appear the world was about $$$. To him the world was about what was best for LSU. He had a way of dealing with people, and representing the school, that made us proud to have him at the top. A statue to honor Coach Bertman is due. Will the passing of Coach Garrido this year, it reminded me that the Skipper isn't getting any younger. I want him to see his own statue dedication and to know how much he is loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I think they should have one of Smoke Laval right next to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 if only there was a way we could talk him into returning to the AD spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachsie Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 25 minutes ago, Nutriaitch said: if only there was a way we could talk him into returning to the AD spot If we lose to A&M this year, I hope the BMTs (Big Money Tigers) ride Alleva and F*King out on a rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paducahmichael Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 16 hours ago, Hatchertiger said: I think they should have one of Smoke Laval right next to him Maybe Skip could be beating Smoke with a bat? Good to see you Hatcher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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