Former LSU coaching great Dale Brown served as an assistant coach during Andersen's tenure. Andersen recommended Brown as his successor, but when USU officials rejected the idea, Brown went to Washington State for one season as an assistant before succeeding Press Maravich as LSU's coach, where he remained for 25 seasons (1972–97), compiling a 448–301 record.
During Andersen's time at LSU, Dale Brown served as an assistant coach. Andersen recommended Brown to be his successor, but when USU officials declined the offer, Brown joined Washington State for one season before becoming LSU's head coach under Press Maravich. He coached LSU for 25 seasons (1972–97), compiling a record of 448 wins and 301 losses.