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Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:55 am
Posted by homemadeshine
Member since Dec 2024
364 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:55 am
Hypothetically, Saban agrees to come to LSU and signs a massive, fully guaranteed contract for 3-4 years.

What happens if he passes away during his time at LSU. Is LSU on the hook for the remainder of the contract or is it voided?

I'm only asking because he is 74 and death is a real possibility for all of us as we age, whether we like it or not. It's also worth mentioning that Saban has an A-type personality and stress can be a real killer.

I also ask because we recently paid $18M to O, and from the looks of it, LSU will be writing another big check to CBK real soon, so finances could become an issue down the road.
Posted by ElderTiger
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2010
7647 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 10:00 am to
Great question and I’m sure the legal eagles on here have an answer.
my guess would be a contract like this has clauses in it to deal with situations like this. Also, I’m sure one or both parties probably insure themselves for situations like this.
How did LSU handle the Bo Rein situation?
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
22036 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 10:37 am to
I dont recall but I would expect an “unable to work” clause of some sort.
Posted by mpwilging
Punta Gorda Isles, Florida
Member since Jan 2011
9463 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:30 am to
Simple answer. Bury him in TS. Now that can be called Saban Field!
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
26516 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:33 am to
Legends never die.
Posted by TigerNE
Everett, MA
Member since Jul 2013
1162 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:34 am to
Are you making a play for a Rant Dead Pool?
Posted by Blueghost1978
Metairie, LA
Member since Jan 2024
622 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:34 am to
Yea, when someone dies, you’re no longer financially responsible for their contract UNLESS that’s written in the Contract which NO ONE DOES!! LMFAO
Posted by Curtis Lowe
Member since Dec 2019
1591 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:36 am to
Kelly Contract

Section 11 E is the applicable section. Link taken from the Tiger Rant stickied thread entitled Brian Kelly's full Contract.
Posted by ReverendJeffro
Mandeville,LA
Member since Dec 2013
1161 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 11:43 am to
Damn Woodward was worse than we thought. This dude guaranteed his contract after his death?!? Give me that deal.
Posted by semjase
New Smyrna Beach FL
Member since May 2014
14253 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 12:01 pm to
quote:

How did LSU handle the Bo Rein situation?
They promoted Jerry Stovall to Head Coach. I do not remember 100% what Stovall was doing with the Program at the time. (I think he was either coaching RB's or was in some Administrative position) Anybody on here recall that?
Posted by Curtis Lowe
Member since Dec 2019
1591 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 12:06 pm to
quote:

amn Woodward was worse than we thought. This dude guaranteed his contract after his death?!? Give me that deal.


What? Obviously you did not read the section 11 E.
Posted by shinerfan
Duckworld(Earth-616)
Member since Sep 2009
27823 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 12:06 pm to
quote:

How did LSU handle the Bo Rein situation?



Were any coaching contracts guaranteed in those days? I know the money was more in line with a good job than generational wealth. There was considerable outrage when LSU made Saban the first million dollar man.
Posted by coolpapaboze
Parts Unknown
Member since Dec 2006
20267 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 12:09 pm to
quote:


Great question
Posted by homemadeshine
Member since Dec 2024
364 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 1:21 pm to
quote:

Yea, when someone dies, you’re no longer financially responsible for their contract UNLESS that’s written in the Contract which NO ONE DOES!! LMFAO


It's clear you know very little about college football. In case you didn't know, Saban is not your run of the mill college coach, so what applies to other coaches, doesn't apply to Saban. I encourage you to do some research and you will learn he was a pretty good coach and won a few games and a few NCs.

You will also learn things change quickly in college football and things that "no one does," no longer holds water!

10 years ago, college coaches weren't given guaranteed contracts and massive buyouts
3 years ago, college players couldn't get paid legally
A few years ago, school could be placed on probation for buying a player a coke
5 years ago, college players had to wear knee pads, but now they can wear short shorts
A few years ago, a player had to sit a year after transferring

Before you go around making broad statements like, "no one does that," you need to understand Saban isn't just a normal college coach and he creates trends, not follows them.

Posted by oldskule
Down South
Member since Mar 2016
23099 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 1:22 pm to
contract language should address these situations...
Posted by Red Stick Tigress
Tiger Stadium
Member since Nov 2005
19905 posts
Posted on 11/16/25 at 1:31 pm to
quote:

death is a real possibility for all of us as we age, whether we like it or not


Tomorrow isn't guaranteed for anyone of any age.

Eric Andolsek
Wally Pontiff, Jr.
Don Redden
Carl Otis Trimble
Ralph Norwood

Joe Paterno was older than God and still coaching.





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