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At least the 1 time transfer rule. Its dumb AF, we dont have it and communities act like they own kids. let the school compete in terms of academics, coaching, facilities etc. Dont want a kid to go to a rival school....than get better.


That’s fine within a school district. Make all public high schools have an attendance zone that’s the size of the school district.

Allowing out of district students on a large scale causes issues far greater than athletics
Whatever issues the LHSAA has, it is because it is ultimately run by principals, 90 percent of them who are incompetent.

And that’s still far better than involving the state government.
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Private Organization using public school kids to make money.


Non-Profit that no one is getting rich off of
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Don’t be surprised to see him on the sidelines Saturday.


Since we’ve reached the “let it all burn down” phase… why the hell not? Kinda want to see this now!
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Because they know it will be litigated and likely go to trial. If they pull that card, Brian gets nothing.


Or, Brian wins, and lsu has to pay other damages as well.

Anyone who believes lsu has the upper hand here has a level of confidence that does not seem warranted, given the people in charge right now.
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Why would LSU give up that negotiating chip? Even if it’s borderline and would undergo litigation you keep that in your back pocket.


Because future coaches are watching.

And future players are watching. When will LSU try to do this to a player?
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LSU would be well within its rights and would in fact be GENEROUS to try to negotiate a reduced lump sum settlement despite having the ability to fire for cause.


The ability to fire for cause must be backed up with actual proveable cause.

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negotiating in good faith an ending.


Why is lsu negotiating if they have what they need to fire for cause?

Because they either don’t have it or aren’t confident it will withstand trial.
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The terms of separation have not been settled. Kelly is trying to frame that as LSU changing the deal, while a deal hasn’t actually been made.


The terms of separation are in the original contract.

Both sides can certainly amend the contract to select other terms. But the “default” is there.

Very rarely at this level are contracts completely fulfilled.

Coach is fired
Coach resigns
Coach retires
Contracted is extended
Contract is replaced
Contract is fulfilled

That last option is least common
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The contract doesn’t say he is owed his full compensation no matter what. You have to understand that part first.


No one has said that.

He is owed 90 percent of certain parts, over time, with duty to mitigate.

The duty to mitigate is much like a non-compete… hard to enforce.

So lsu has to prove cause, or has to prove BK is not mitigating.

Easy to understand why LSU wants negotiated lump sum.

BK may be betting that lsu does not have cause and he is not worried about mitigation, maybe smart maybe not.
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You can be sent home from work and not be fired.


I’m not told to clean out my desk if it’s temporary
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The post that said Kelly should be coaching until the paperwork is finalized is ridiculous.


When other schools have fired for cause…

They initially suspend the coach with pay “pending an investigation”

Then the coach is given cause for termination and there is an appeal process.

Then he is terminated.

This is standard procedure. This was not followed.
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That should be an easy sell to Kelly, as long as both parties are reasonable.


If LSU offered the present value of the future payments, sure.

Seems like they are offering less than that.
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I’m offering this as a potential explanation. People need to forget the lawsuit, that’s just Kelly’s side of the story which LSU deserves a chance to respond to.


There are three sides to every story.

What’s concerning people is we see how Landry / the state / the university handle things and it’s not exactly inspiring confidence.
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I haven’t seen anything suggesting that they haven’t paid or are not planning on paying Kelly.


Well if they are now trying to terminate for cause…
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Nothing has been said, and I doubt he would say so publicly, but there is a possibility that Van Buren could chose to "opt out" of the next two games. He's played in 3 games. He can only play in one more without losing his ability to RS.


And there is I think a good chance Nuss opts out if a bowl game

So play Nuss rest of regular season then MVB in bowl game.
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Agreed. Are you just trying to say what LSU is doing is wrong? I think most people would agree with you


People are human and make mistakes

To me, this goes beyond that and is destroying the reputation of the university and the state.

re: It's all on Woodward

Posted by LSUFanHouston on 11/12/25 at 7:51 am to
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What makes you think I need a "better" job? Insecure much


A “man” with low expectations.

Might want to get your t levels checked.
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This is a paid media hit piece. Kelly’s attorneys are placing media stories to gain leverage.


The media doesn’t need much help…
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the decision has been made pending formal board approval


So until that happens… 1-3 should not have.

If this was the way lsu wanted to go, they should have suspended him and issued notice to intend to terminate for cause.

If you are terminating a contract for cause, you better have every duck in a row from the start.

Weeks later, lsu can’t even find the ducks, much less have them in a row.