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LSU Sports Banquet - 2000

54th Annual Sports Banquet

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	Chapter President Jan Liuzza introduced the head table, then turned the mike over to Jim Hawthorne. Jan returned at the end to pick door prize and raffle winners.
	Jim Hawthorne, "The Voice of the Tigers" for over 20 years, was Master of Ceremonies. (The photographer really messed up on this picture!)
	The coaches gather their final thoughts before speaking to the packed house.
	Dr. Jack Andonie, member of the LSU Board of Supervisors, that although LSU is already a Carnegie I research institution, the Board recently decided to raise admission standards. LSU will become an elite (not elitist) school.
	Chuck Zatarain, former President and current member of the Sugar Bowl Committee (and the only LSU grad to be President), said that last year's Sugar Bowl Basketball Classic, hosted by LSU, had the highest attendance for the Classic. Chuck announced that LSU will host again this year and will play Oregon State. The other game will be Florida vs. Tulane (Who do you root for in that* game?)*
	Millie Guichard, Chapter Advisor, briefly listed the accomplishments of Chapter scholarship award recipients. The list was amazing, but the one that sticks out was the *59 hours in one year* earned by one of the scholars. (Afterward, Jim Hawthorne said he crammed 4 years worth of college into 5 1/2 years!)
	Millie congratulates an award winner. (The program didn't have the recipient's names. If you know their names please email me!)
	Millie congratulates an another award winner.
	Skip is greeted with a rousing standing ovation!
	Coach Bertram tells the crowd to settle down or he'll turn the mike over to Gerry Dinardo.
	The coach of the 2000 NCAA College World Series National Champions (5th National Championship in 10 years) relates a story of a childhood friend who saw recently after many years. The guy was a successful businessman, but really wished he had pursued his musical career. Coach told people to follow your dreams!
	Coach Bertman explains the amazing journey to the National Championship
	Skip tells John Brady that a tornado recently hit Starkville MS (Brady went to Grad. School at MSU) and made $1 million worth of improvements.
	Another standing ovation for the Coach of the Year and Coach of the Decade!
	Coach Brady discusses last season's success and his thoughts on the upcoming season.
	John Brady tells the audience that when he brought his team into the New Orleans Arena to watch the game before the LSU game and the fans erupted, that it made a big impression on his kids. He asked that the fans do it again. He then announced that LSU has signed a three year contract with the Sugar Bowl to host the Basketball Classic. The opponents are Oregon St, Miami and a team to be determined.
	Jim Hawthorne introduces Nick Saban for the first time.
	Coach Saban explains that he told his players to work hard, come to the game prepared and leave it all on the field. If this is done, even if the scoreboard comes up short, the fans will appreciate the effort, and knowing that the players gave it their all, will support them.

	Mrs. Bertman tries to hide her excitement over Skip's pending retirement...or...maybe she just realized that the Skipper will be home trying to teach her the sign for "Get me a cigar".
	Nick fields questions from the audience.
	Former LSU football player Tommy Clapp tries to convince Nick Saban that he has one more year of eligibility left.
	Former LSU football player Nicky Hazard gets broadcasting advice from Jim Hawthorne.
	Ron and Jan Liuzza with Coach Saban.
	Ron and Jan Liuzza with Coach Brady.
	Ron and Jan Liuzza with Coach Bertman.
	The Big Three LSU Coaches (Saban, Brady and Bertman)
	One *lucky* kid!
	The Dickson's with Coach Bertman.
	Defensive coach Pete Jenkins didn't break the camera like he said he would.

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