Jerome Tang’s $18.7 million buyout in question as K-State fires him ‘for cause’
K-State seeks to fire Jerome Tang “for cause,” potentially voiding $18.7M buyout. Tang’s postgame tirade could be evidence of bringing “public disrepute, embarrassment.” If dispute goes to court, Tang will likely sue to recover buyout or prompt settlement.
Kansas State faces tough battle to fire Jerome Tang for cause, says sports law expert
Kansas State is attempting to fire Jerome Tang for cause, but a sports law expert believes it faces a tough battle and a settlement is likely.
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Kansas State Fires Basketball Coach Over Publicly Trashing His Own Team, But That’s Not All
Amid a disastrous 1-11 season in the Big 12 Conference, Kansas State fired Jerome Tang, who was in his fourth year as head coach. The termination took place after a public rant from Tang, which may look like a reason to not pay out his remaining contract ...
Jerome Tang releases statement disputing K-State basketball firing him for cause
Jerome Tang was “deeply disappointed” when K-State fired him as its basketball coach. A legal fight may ensue.
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Kansas State basketball carrying Jerome Tang's 'crazy faith' mantra after firing
Kansas State basketball's attempt to fire Jerome Tang for cause has been widely derided by the basketball world. After a 90-74 win over Baylor with interim coach Matthew Driscoll on the bench, the Wildcats still mentioned Tang several times postgame.