Saban Reflects on Bertman's Legacy | Baton Rouge News

Nick Saban pays heartfelt tribute to Skip Bertman, the legendary LSU baseball coach and athletic director who passed away at 88, reflecting on how Bertman’s wisdom—urging him to build a legacy in college football—was ultimately spot-on. Though Saban left LSU for the NFL in 2004, he credits Bertman with everything he could to keep him, praising his leadership, motivational genius, and ability to turn vision into action—like launching LSU’s Academic Center for Student-Athletes in just three months. Saban also highlights the deep bond between their families, calling the Bertmans a supportive, experienced team. He closes by calling Bertman an icon—a revered leader, coach, and mentor whose impact will never be forgotten. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86cdb45383ca4083