Dennis Lin put out a piece in The Athletic Tuesday night discussing some of the challenges Mike Shildt will be facing as the manager of the San Diego Padres: maintaining organizational alignment, winning over the clubhouse, filling out a coaching staff and integrating young players. Why is he fit to overcome these challenges? Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest on SDSU's football coach search!

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