Feb 27, 2026
Episode 2768 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with retired LSU gymnastics legend D-D Breaux and "The Fighting Tiger" documentary, building excellence, and living on the bayou.
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Building Excellence
- SEC fans can dive into the fascinating story of LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux in the latest SEC Storied. The documentary is “The Fighting Tiger," and was created by filmmakers Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern Winters.
- The nature of Donaldsonville bayou names and nicknames. (2:00)
- ESPN and the SEC Network are running a show about LSU and D-D Breaux’s illustrious career. (6:30)
- D-D wants to encourage others give back to the community she
grew up in. (13:00)
- They share memories from their hometown and what a vibrant community it once was before a certain industrial plant moved in.
- Vinnie has admired D-D and her career for years. (24:00)
- How did D-D get involved with Louisiana State University (LSU)?
(30:00)
- There was minimal equipment and resources to start.
- When she started, gymnastics was treated as an intramural club sport.
- Title 9 helped improve some of that.
- They discuss how funding has affected college recruitment.
(43:00)
- NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness and refers to how a college student earns money and is controlled by being a “brand.”
- There are many instances where it works well, but it has evolved into something much larger.
- They discuss some of the ESPN documentary about D-D's career, "The Fighting Tiger."
- D-D discusses the progression of her career and how she has
worked and been grateful for its growth.
- She is now “retired”, but only kind of. (1:07:00)
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