LSU confirms Kelly was fired ‘without cause’ and is owed his full $54 million buyout

LSU confirms Kelly was fired 'without cause' and is owed his full $54 million buyout

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly received a letter from LSU on Wednesday confirming that he was fired without cause and is owed “liquidated damages as required" under his contract of about $54 million.

LSU confirms Brian Kelly was fired ‘without cause’ and is owed his full $54 million buyout

Former LSU football coach Brian Kelly received a letter from LSU on Wednesday confirming he was fired without cause and is owed “liquidated damages as required” under his contract of about $54 million. The letter, obtained by The Associated Press, clears the way for Kelly to withdraw a Nov. 10 lawsuit against the university. Kelly said in the suit that LSU officials had suggested he could be fired for cause, which could have substantially reduce…

Brian Kelly set for $54M payout after suing LSU over contract buyout dispute resolution process

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly will receive the full $54 million owed to him after suing the school, ending a tense contract dispute following his termination.

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly to receive a massive payday on one condition

For the better part of a month, there’s been a tug of war between Brian Kelly and his former employer, LSU.

Reports: Brian Kelly officially terminated; LSU to pay full buyout

LSU has ended the standoff with Brian Kelly.The school sent a formal letter Wednesday declaring the former head coach has been fired without cause, which means Kelly is owed $54 million for the six years remaining on his contract, according to multiple reports.The letter, signed by new LSU president Wade Rousse, also invokes the contract's mitigation clause. Kelly must make "good-faith, reasonable and sustained efforts to obtain qualifying emplo…

Reports: Brian Kelly officially terminated; LSU to pay full buyout

LSU has ended the standoff with Brian Kelly.