Source: BroBible
Summary
Kenni Burns, former football coach at Kent State, is suing the university for wrongful termination and breach of contract. He claims the school made a “malicious scheme” to force him out with a lower buyout. Burns alleges the university changed his contract without his knowledge, reducing his payout from $2 million to $371,000. He also claims he was not paid his full salary and was forced to take out loans from a booster, which he repaid with interest.
Our Reading
The habit of rewriting contracts gets a new name.
Kenni Burns’ lawsuit against Kent State reveals a familiar tale of alleged deceit and contract manipulation. The university’s attempt to slash his buyout from $2 million to $371,000 is a stark reminder that even coaches can fall victim to contractual fine print. Burns’ claims of unpaid salary and forced loans add to the narrative of a coach being squeezed out. The question remains: will he receive the compensation he believes he’s owed?
Coaches’ contracts: where the fine print is mightier than the sword.
Author: Evan Null
