Education
Lyle originally entered school at Louisiana State University on a basketball scholarship and played as a guard. After two seasons, he focused solely on baseball, playing outfield for the Louisiana State University Tigers from 1989 to 1991. He led the Tigers to three straight World Series tournaments, with the team winning the championship in 1991.
He also led them to back-to-back Securities and Exchange Commission championships, 1990-1991.
Was on the 1990 All-Tournament World Series team as a designated hitter, then again for the 1991 tournament as an outfielder.
