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Brian Kelly Made His Intentions Clear in Obtained LSU Firing Email

Brian Kelly Made His Intentions Clear in Obtained LSU Firing Email

Summary

LSU fired head football coach Brian Kelly after a heavy loss to Texas A&M. Kelly had a 10-year, $95 million contract, but LSU will owe him nearly $53 million as a buyout. Kelly is open to negotiating the terms of this buyout.

Key Facts

  • LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly on October 26 after losing 49-25 to Texas A&M.
  • Kelly had a 10-year contract with LSU worth $95 million.
  • LSU will have to pay almost $53 million to buy out Kelly's contract.
  • Kelly expressed willingness to negotiate the buyout details in an email obtained through an open records request.
  • Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criticized the contract and suggested taxpayer money might cover the buyout.
  • Kelly achieved a record of 34 wins and 14 losses during his time at LSU, with 19 wins in SEC play.
  • The financial settlement between Kelly and LSU remains unresolved and might go to court.
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