If the kid was a spoiled brat, why was he still on the team? Why not drop him? Why not suspend the player if he was a problem child? Whether the student was a star player, disgruntled punk or a spoiled rich boy, once he was injured it was medical not a disapline problem. No justification for putting the student(Adam James) in a dark shed because he couldn't practice due to a concussion. Sue your boss, expect to get fired.
The money saving path was to suspend Mike Leach. Have him handle the problem, admit he could have handled the situation better. Instead he dug in his heals as soon as the problem surfaced and wouldn't cooperate with anyone. Then he sued. The Unversity fired him. Now it will cost the University a new coaches contract + a payoff for Mike Leach's contract, legal costs. And a stalled football program.
Mike Leach may get all or part of the $800,000 bonus + $400,000 per year(as per current contract) + go away money. The idea the University acted to save the $800,000 bonus is rediculus.
