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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Just sayin': If you can believe Google AI (below), you can bet your bottom dollar that LSU and the "Tomato Gumbo Guy" sure wants him to get the Free Shoes job.....
Google AI: Following his late 2025 firing without cause, LSU is paying a total buyout of $54 million. This massive severance package stems from his original 10-year, $95 million contract, which guaranteed 90% of his remaining compensation upon termination. The resolution was reached after Kelly filed a lawsuit against the university when they initially attempted to avoid the payment. LSU backed down, agreeing to pay the full amount in equal monthly installments of approximately $750,000 to $800,000 through December 2031.
The Offset and "Duty to Mitigate" Clauses
Yes, there is an offset and a strict "duty to mitigate" clause in his agreement:
- The Duty to Mitigate: Per the terms confirmed by AP News, Kelly is contractually obligated to make "good-faith, reasonable, and sustained efforts" to find comparable football-related employment. He is required to maintain documentation of his search, including interviews and offers. However, he is legally permitted to turn down lower-tier positions that do not match his professional standing.
- The Offset: If Kelly signs a contract to coach another football team, his new salary will act as a direct dollar-for-dollar offset. LSU would then only be responsible for paying him the difference between his monthly buyout payment and his new income.
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