On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge put a bow on the 2025 College World Series and LSU's eighth national championship. They put LSU's success into a historical context, discuss the idea that this is a new golden age for the Tigers and talk about what made this particular team special.

00:00 Introduction and Season Recap

00:34 LSU's Championship Journey

02:18 Key Players and Performances

08:44 Coaching Strategies and Decisions

13:27 Umpiring Controversies

21:07 Heckling and Umpire Reactions

22:16 The Role of Technology in Umpiring

23:12 Comparing Baseball to Other Sports

25:25 LSU's Baseball Legacy

32:53 Challenges of Recruiting During Championships

38:17 Jay Johnson's Coaching Impact

44:42 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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