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re: I’m shocked Kelly’s attorney thinks his client didn’t do anything wrong and LSU owes him.
Posted on 11/11/25 at 8:43 pm to lsusteve1
Posted on 11/11/25 at 8:43 pm to lsusteve1
In an interview with WDSU shortly after Kelly's termination but before the November 10 lawsuit filing, Scott Ballard clarified the financial aspects of Kelly's potential $54 million buyout. He emphasized that it would be covered entirely by self-generated revenue from LSU Athletics (e.g., ticket sales, donations, and media rights), rather than state taxpayer funds. This was positioned as a reassurance amid public scrutiny over the massive payout for a coach with a 28-20 record. Ballard stated:
"The buyout will be financed by self-generated revenue... We're committed to handling this responsibly without impacting the university's core operations."
This comment came during ongoing negotiations, which Kelly's lawsuit later alleged were mishandled by LSU.
"The buyout will be financed by self-generated revenue... We're committed to handling this responsibly without impacting the university's core operations."
This comment came during ongoing negotiations, which Kelly's lawsuit later alleged were mishandled by LSU.
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Posted on 11/11/25 at 8:43 pm to dos crystal
LSU agreed to a contract. They owe him that amount. Personally, considering the last 2 coaching departures, it makes us look slimey AF to always find some “cause” to disqualify payment.
This whole matter is gross.
This whole matter is gross.
Posted on 11/11/25 at 8:47 pm to dos crystal
This is making LSU look dysfunctional. You fired the man without cause and started negotiating the buyout.
Then 14 days later you said, no we didn’t fire you. Now we are firing you with cause.
Because to fire him with cause you had to notify him within 7 days of the termination. LSU didn’t do that. So now they just claim that they never fired him until now.
It’s nasty politics and it will be a huge red flag when recruiting coaches in the future
Then 14 days later you said, no we didn’t fire you. Now we are firing you with cause.
Because to fire him with cause you had to notify him within 7 days of the termination. LSU didn’t do that. So now they just claim that they never fired him until now.
It’s nasty politics and it will be a huge red flag when recruiting coaches in the future
Posted on 11/11/25 at 10:39 pm to LSBoosie
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So why hasn’t LSU filed their answer yet?
So much gold in this thread. This saga will give us some truly breathtaking legal takes.
Posted on 11/11/25 at 11:04 pm to 1999
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he's actually suing the state and not louisiana.
What state is he suing?
Posted on 11/11/25 at 11:05 pm to Red Stick Tigress
He's suing the state
Posted on 11/11/25 at 11:53 pm to REG861
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So much gold in this thread. This saga will give us some truly breathtaking legal takes.
I’m not referring to “filing their answer” as their response to the law suit. I’m referring to them stating why they are firing him with cause, we they should have already done by now.
Posted on 11/12/25 at 1:45 am to deathvalleytiger10
U don’t know shite
Posted on 11/12/25 at 2:42 am to Pettifogger
They don’t have anything on Kelly if they did he would go quietly into the night! Imo
Posted on 11/12/25 at 5:55 am to dos crystal
Serious or joking?
Posted on 11/12/25 at 5:56 am to dos crystal
Attorneys are slimy scum of the earth. They're the sole reason auto insurance is barely affordable.
They'll do anything for a penny.
They'll do anything for a penny.
Posted on 11/12/25 at 6:48 am to 1999
quote:Stiffing him on his buyout after losing in court would basically nullify every LSU contract, present and future. No LSU contract would be worth the paper its printed on if there's no way to enforce the terms.
so scone said he's actually suing the state and not louisiana. and the state has 300 million in unpaid lawsuits, so kelly would probably not end up collecting anyting.
This post was edited on 11/12/25 at 6:51 am
Posted on 11/12/25 at 6:49 am to Red Stick Tigress
Kelly is suing the Board of Supervisors which is a state agency. That means taxpayers have been on the hook for this buyout all along if the donors didn't step up and they aren't.
Posted on 11/12/25 at 7:53 am to deathvalleytiger10
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BK has ALL of leverage here
Posted on 11/12/25 at 8:36 am to dos crystal
Well, if he actually did anything wrong, why hide the details? It's a pr nightmare. It looks as if we are just trying to stiff him or the billionaire's didn't show up with the buyout check. Or , there are no billionaire's. Why hide it? There's nothing to gain, but there is a huge downside when you are trying to hire a new coach. Pay the man or give the details of what "cause" is.
Posted on 11/12/25 at 8:42 am to JPLSU1981
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The $800k/mo til 2031 was smart. It’s the reason Kelly is scrambling, cause he wants the cash now.
CASH NOW?
1-855-688-9669
JG Wentworth
Posted on 11/12/25 at 8:43 am to dos crystal
What exactly was the cause and where is evidence of that cause and when did he get notice ?
Posted on 11/12/25 at 8:48 am to deathvalleytiger10
you think a lump sum of mil now is the same as 800k a month til the mil is paid off? wow we have some stupid fans
Posted on 11/12/25 at 9:12 am to SOL2
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Well, if he actually did anything wrong, why hide the details?
To avoid a
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pr nightmare
Kelly doesn’t care about his reputation. That’s why he is going for the max buyout, even with mitigation duties remain. He doesn’t plan on working he doesn’t give a shite.
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