Common use of Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action Clause in Contracts

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from DocuSign Envelope ID: BA523816-055E-457A-948A-FE096A1264BC DocuSign Envelope ID: 5171E73B-04A8-4644-8B28-3F711C6C6ACE receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has materially violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and EMPLOYEE and COMPANY shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE or COMPANY, as the case may be, the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE or COMPANY during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, LSU shall have the right to suspend EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE and COMPANY shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 ninety (90) days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the sole reasonable discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five (5) calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis in accordance with the terms of this Agreement for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F126320-7C02-4E33-952C-29DE5A7AD468 DocuSign Envelope ID: 54C56A7A-B277-492E-8288-5D5D578345DA affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process, except as provided under respective and appropriate SEC or NCAA policies and procedures. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFACAEF77B09-C969BC7E-43BF-4E07A8A0-B041-D18716B3693C 5A03A20B90EE and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFACB64CC4CD-C969ABC6-4E074423-B041B191-D18716B3693C 3640D04E14C7 and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or DocuSign Envelope ID: 4A1FBDC2-4AA5-455E-8212-613FE463DA94 Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, DocuSign Envelope ID: 7D8E21F5-98E0-4477-87DB-17144840E887 respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC8EAD7ACC-18D9-C9694B96-4E07AE64-B041-D18716B3693C 65D976CA8CEC and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC66F5736F-2413-C969466F-4E07B9E3-B041-D18716B3693C AB4A5AE0F75F and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC1CD71C4A-C969F366-4E0748EB-B041A558-D18716B3693C 34CE3C823C51 and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any DocuSign Envelope ID: 644BE54B-40C2-4CF4-BA37-64D3149BFD67 compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or DocuSign Envelope ID: 24E10DA4-6B18-49CD-8D5B-CFA2D5DE875C Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than DocuSign Envelope ID: 62B401F5-2165-4CD1-AC49-DF7CFA0A23F5 termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any DocuSign Envelope ID: 278D2F6C-4CF0-4AAB-88DA-4A3404C461CC compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC57D296F5-C9692B63-4E074ED9-B0418362-D18716B3693C 831A91C11DF8 and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any DocuSign Envelope ID: 946EB2A6-632D-4470-B873-A5AF6F9E684D compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFACC5FF2C5A-0516-C9694760-4E07AD88-B041-D18716B3693C C1481C2F5ABB and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any DocuSign Envelope ID: C8371B11-C7E3-43D2-890C-D828BE8D946D compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or DocuSign Envelope ID: 7727DE59-2610-427A-B354-171DD07FBAE6 Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any DocuSign Envelope ID: 8CAB8830-2543-4EC7-9AC6-2A9F87036F98 compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or DocuSign Envelope ID: 5B6813DB-C25D-4051-B473-F1F35CE4EF6D Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any DocuSign Envelope ID: 2242A27A-0CFF-4ED3-A3C9-BD49FF674734 compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.

Suspension or Other Disciplinary Action. 1. In lieu of termination for cause, and apart from any rights it may have under this Agreement, LSU may impose disciplinary sanctions less severe than termination upon EMPLOYEE, up to and including suspension or leave without pay for a period no longer than 90 days for any act or omission which would be grounds for discipline or termination for cause. Imposition of such sanctions shall be at the discretion of LSU, which shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior to suspension without pay under this provision, EMPLOYEE shall be provided written notice of the grounds for the suspension and shall have five calendar days from receipt of such notice to respond in writing to the Athletic Director. After review of any such response, the Athletic Director or the Athletic Director’s designee(s) will provide EMPLOYEE with written notice of a decision and/or suspension. 2. Upon written notice and after reasonable opportunity to respond in writing, LSU may suspend EMPLOYEE for an indefinite period during any investigation by LSU, another governmental entity, or the NCAA or SEC to determine whether EMPLOYEE has violated any laws or Governing Athletics Regulations. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall receive only the Base Salary and any compensation earned but not yet paid as of the date of the suspension, along with fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement, and shall not be entitled to receive any other benefits, compensation or remuneration set forth in this Agreement for the period of such suspension. If the matter giving rise to the suspension is finally resolved completely in favor of EMPLOYEE, and does not otherwise represent an independent basis for termination herein for cause, LSU shall pay or make available to EMPLOYEE the benefits DocuSign Envelope ID: 532CBFAC-C969-4E07-B041-D18716B3693C and other compensation herein otherwise payable to EMPLOYEE during the period of suspension. Any such benefits which are payable pursuant to this Agreement by an affiliated foundation shall only be paid by such foundation, subject to its approval. Suspension under this subsection shall not limit any rights of LSU to terminate EMPLOYEE for cause. 3. EMPLOYEE shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action by the NCAA or SEC for any violation of NCAA and SEC regulations, respectively. Such action by the NCAA or the SEC shall not preclude or in any manner affect LSU’s right to take such other corrective or disciplinary action as it deems necessary or proper, including termination for cause. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if EMPLOYEE is suspended by the SEC or NCAA, EMPLOYEE shall automatically be suspended by LSU for the duration of the SEC or NCAA imposed suspension without further notice or process. During such suspension, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to receive any DocuSign Envelope ID: 102FFFC5-63AD-4FE2-A341-4446A133F974 compensation, benefits or any other payments under this Agreement except for fringe benefits provided under Section 9 of this Agreement.