Attorneys: LSU's conduct has 'made it nearly impossible' for Brian Kelly to land job - ESPN

Attorneys for Brian Kelly have informed LSU in a letter that the school's claim that it had not «formally terminated» Kelly as its football coach has «made it nearly impossible» for Kelly to get another coaching job.

According to the letter, which was sent Nov. 18 to LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry and board of supervisors member John H. Carmouche, Kelly says he «reserves all rights to seek any and all damages to the fullest extent permitted by law» for the interference in any potential job candidacy.

«As you know, there is absolutely no basis to LSU's contrived positions that Coach Kelly was not terminated or that cause existed for such termination,» the letter, which was obtained by ESPN, reads. «LSU's conduct, including its failure to confirm that Coach Kelly was terminated without cause and its unsupported allegations of misconduct on the part of Coach Kelly, has made it nearly impossible for Coach Kelly to secure other football-related employment.

»LSU's conduct continues to harm Coach Kelly, particularly during this critical hiring period."

LSU declined comment because it is part of an ongoing legal matter.

The LSU board of supervisors voted Friday to allow new president Wade Rousse to formally terminate Kelly. The board did not indicate whether the firing would be for cause or without cause.

Kelly, 64, was initially relieved of his duties Oct. 26, one day after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M dropped the Tigers to 5-3. At the time, the school made clear in public statements that the dismissal was performance-related.

In November, according to a legal filing by Kelly, the school informed Kelly's representatives that then-athletic director Scott Woodward did not have the authority to dismiss Kelly. The school then