MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF IN TERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of February 2020 by Michigan State University (the ?University? and Mel Tucker (the ?Coach?), Head Coach of the University?s Men?s Intercollegiate Football Team, to establish the terms and conditions of the Coach?s employment by the University and to re?ect a shared commitment to the educational purpose of the University and to the standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (the and the Big Ten Conference (the ?Big Ten?). In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement, the University and the Coach agree as follows: I. DUTIES A. Employment Status. The University employs the Coach, and the Coach accepts employment, to serve as a contract employee under the terms of this Agreement, not as a part of any of the University?s tenure or other employment systems. The Coach shall devote his best efforts full time to the performance of his duties for-the University, and shall undertake and perform properly, ef?ciently, to the best of his ability and consonant with the standards, rules, and regulations of the University, all duties and responsibilities described in this Agreement, and/or as may be assigned or delegated'to him. Reporting RelatiOnShip. The Coach shall report to the University?s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (the ?Athletics Director?). The Coach?s job duties and responsibilities and the University?sexpectations will be reviewed, revised, and assigned from. time. to time. by the Athletics Director. Duties. The Coach shall serve as Head Coach of the University?s Men?s Intercollegiate Football Team (the ?Team?), and in such capacity, oversee and manage the University?s Men?s Intercollegiate Football Program (the ?Program?). In furtherance and without limitation of the foregoing, the Coach shall perform the following duties, among others: 1. Supporting the University?s academic mission by adhering to the University?s then?current practices for admissions of prospective student?athletes, by encouraging academic accountability of student-athletes class attendance, progress towards degree, study hall attendance, and tutoring sessions attendance), and by working to integrate sports into the University?s academic life; 2. Evaluating, recruiting, training and coaching the Team?s student-athletes to compete successfully Recruiting, recommending the employment of, supervising, and evaluating the performance of the Team?s coaching staff; 4. Complying with, and assuring that the Team?s student?athletes, the Team?s assistant coaches and all other University employees associated with the Program comply with the governing constitutions, bylaws, policies, procedures, interpretations, rules and regulations, as amended from time to time, of the University, the NCAA and the Big Ten or any of their respective successors in interest (?Governing Rules?); 5. Reporting to responsible University of?cials any violation of any Governing Rule of which he becomes aware or which he has reasonable cause to believe may have occurred; 6. Proposing a budget for the Program to the Athletics Director and managing the Program within the budget established for the Program by the Athletics Director; 7. coordinating the scheduling of the Team?s games, which shall be the ?nal responsibility of the Athletics Director; 8. Maintaining and enforcing disciplinary rules and sanctions fairly and uniformly for all student-athletes on the Team so as to promote academic and moral integrity while encouraging competitive excellence; 9. Appearing exclusively on television and radio shows produced by the University and assisting with University websites and other electronic media relating to the Program; Attending and participating in a reasonable number of uncompensated alumni, public and media appearances promoting the Program, including those whose purpose is to enhance support for the Program among the University?s students; 10 11. Working with Spartan Fund staff and University Development generally in planning, coordinating and promoting ?indiraising events to benefit the Program, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (the and the University, and participating in fund-raising to bene?t the Program, the Department and the University, including identifying potential donors; 12. Attending all Big Ten and NCAA meetings, conferences and clinics at which coaches- of rank are customarily expected; 13. Working closely and cooperatively with Department and other University staff on all matters affecting the Program and on all other matters connected with the discharge of his duties as an employee of the University?; 14. Operating and participating in summer football camps exclusively through the University, making every effort to conduct such camps in a manner that generates suf?cient revenue to fund the payments to the Program coaching staff described in Section.lI.E of this Agreement; and 15. Keeping positive and construCtive in tone any public comments about University policies or actions taken by University administrators and conducting himself professionally "and ethically, with integrity and sportsmanship at all times. D. Cooperation in Investigations. In ?irther-ance and without limitation of the Coach?s duties in Section LC of this Agreement, the Coach shall cooperate ?illy in the NCAA infractions process. This includes, but is not limited to: (1.) af?rmatively reporting instances of noncompliance to the NCAA in a timely manner and'assisting in developing full information to determine whether a possible violation has occurred and the details thereof; (2) timely 2 participation in interviews and providing complete and truthful responses; (3) making a and complete disclosure of relevant information, including timely production of materials or information requested, and in the format requested; (4) disclosing and providing access to all electronic devices used in any way for business. purposes; (5) providing access to all social media, messaging and other applications that are or may be relevant to the investigation; and (6) preserving the integrity of an investigation and abiding by all applicable con?dentiality rules and instructions. Performance Evaluation. The Coach?s performance of his job duties and responsibilities will be evaluated by the Athletics Director not less frequently than annually, generally about 30 days after the completion of the football season, including post-season competition, if any. These evaluations will take into account prior evaluations (including any evaluations under prior centracts) and the duties, expectations, and goals set for the Coach. The Athletics Director shall notify the Coach of any performance de?ciencies. Discipline. If the Coach violates NCAA or Big Ten rules or regulations or otherwise breaches this Agreement, the University may suspend the Coach ?'orn his duties for a period of time without pay or subject the Coach to other discipline or corrective-action, but only in accordance with any applicable University, NCAA, and/or Big Ten rules and procedures. Such right to discipline or take corrective action is in addition to the University?s rights to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section of this Agreement. G. Program Tickets. The University shall provide the Coach with 60 tickets to each of the Team?s regular season? home football games, along with 24 tickets in a suite (?Program Tickets?). The Coach shall use these Program Tickets only for the promotion and development of the Program. The Coach shall not sell any Program Tickets and the Coach shall use Program Tickets in accordance with applicable NCAA rules and regulations concerning the disposition of complimentary tickets. The Coach shall submit to the University?s Athletic Ticket Manager, not more than one week following each such home football game, a list of the individuals to whom the Coach provided Program Tickets for that game. COMPENSATION A. General. The Coach?s compensation under this Agreement is subject to required deductions and Withholding, as determined by the University, for state, local and federal taXes and fer any retirement or other bene?ts to which the Coach is entitled or in which he participates. Base Salary. The base salary paid by the University to the Coach for services and satisfactory performanCe of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be $3,800,000 per year, payable in 12 installments in accordance with customary University payroll procedures. The Coach?s base salary will be reviewed annually and upward adjustments, if any, will be at the discretion of the Athletics Director. Supplemental Annual Income. 1. In addition to the Coach?s annual base salary, and in consideration for his exclusive television and radio appearances on shows produced by the University and for assisting with University website Or other media participation in connection 3 with or arising out of his position as Head Coach for the Team, his participation in contracts for apparel and/or footwear for Team student-athlete and staff use and for sideline products which are to be negotiated exclusively by the University, and for making personal appearances on behalf of the University, the University shall pay to the Coach as supplemental income the amount of $1,200,000 per year, payable in 12 installments in accordance with customary University payroll procedures. Except as provided in Section II.C.2 of this Agreement, the University shall receive all revenues generated by the activities" described in this Section TLC. The University shall cause the Coach to receive direct payment of $100,000 annually from suppliers of footwear and apparel for the Program, but only in accordance with contracts negotiated exclusively by the UniverSity with such suppliers. I). Fringe Bene?ts. During the term of this Agreement, the University will provide the Coach with the following fringe bene?ts and no others unless such other benefits, if any, are provided to all University employees: 1. 6. Employment fringe bene?ts equal to those accorded full?time, ?xed term faculty not covered by a collective bargaining agreement above the rank of Instructor whose appointments have speci?ed end dates with terms nine months or longer; provided that if any such bene?t is based in whole or in part upon the Coach?s compensation, it shall be based exclusively upon the Coach?s base salary under Section 11.13 of this Agreement; and further provided that the University?s contribution to the Coach?s retirement account shall not exceed the maximum permitted by applicable law and regulations; Course fee courtesy credit for the Coach?s spouse and children, as described in and subject to the Course Fee Cemtesy Policy contained in the University?s Faculty HandbOOk, as such Policy may be amended from time to time; I Use of two automobiles; Purchase of a membership and payment of or reimbursement for dues in .a country club selected by the Coach (which does not engage in diacriminatory practices in violation of applicable federal and state laws), the Michigan Athletic Club, and the University Club of Michigan State University, which memberships are required for the du ct of development activities and entertainment associated with the Coach?s official reSponsibilities; Six complimentary football season tickets, four complimentary ice hockey season tickets, and four complimentaly men?s and women?s basketball season tickets, all for personal use by the Coach in accordance with the University's complimentary ticket policy applicable to Department employees; Insurance bene?ts consisting of a $2,000,000 term life insurance, or a benefit amount of $6,000 for 60 months, including a cost of living annual bene?t adjustment and a lump sum distribution at the end of 60 months; and Four seats on the Program team plane and two hotel rooms any post-season football games, in addition to team plane seats for the Coach?s wife and dependent children. 4 8. For the personal, non~business travel for Coach and/or his guests and his family, use of a private plane for 25 hours annually. E. Summer Camps. The Coach?s summer camp compensation shall be governed by separate agreements between the University and the Coach and by Department policies in effect from time to time. The University guarantees minimum annual compensation to Program coaching staff from summer camps equal to at least $50,000 in the aggregate to such coaching staff. Such compensation shall be paid to Program coaching staff; as directed by the Coach, following standard University payroll procedures. F. Performance Incentive Bonuses. l. The University shall pay an incentive bonus of $100,000 to the Coach if the Team wins the 'Big Ten divisional championship and participates in the Big Ten Conference championship game. 2. The University shall pay an incentive bonus of 100,000 to the Coach if the Team wins the Big Ten Conference Championship game. 3. The University shall pay yearly performance incentive bonuses to the Coach as follows: 0 $25,000 if the Coach is named the Big Ten Coach of the Year; .- $5 0,000 if the Coach is named the National Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association; 0 $75,000 if the Team plays in any bowl game as the Big Ten?s #4 or lower overall team; or 0 $125,000 if the Team plays in a non-College Football Playoff (CFP) bowl game as either the Big Ten?s #2 or #3 overall team; or $250,000 if the Team plays in a CFP non-semi??nal bowl game; or $275,000 if the Team plays in a CFP Semi-Final Game; and $300,000 if the Team plays in the College Football Championship game; and $375,000 if the Team wins the College Football Championship game. The University shall pay the foregoing bonuses to the Coach no later than 60 days following the end of any football season in which a relevant achievement is attained, provided, however, that the University shall not be obligated to pay any bonus to the Coach if he has provided notice of teamination to the University pursuant to Section of this Agreement. 4. The University shall pay a yearly bonus of $100,000 to the Program, to be allocated between the Coach, the assistant footballeoaches, and the Program administrative staff, at the discretion of the Athletics Director with input from the Coach. The University shall pay such bonus. no later than June 30?1 following the end of each football season, provided, however, that the University shall not be obligated to pay such bonus to the Program if the Coach has provided notice of termination to the University pursuant to Section of this Agreement G. Contingent Annual Bonus. The University shall pay to Coach an annual bonus of $400,000, previded that the Coach has served continuously as the Program Head Coach for the twelve 5 consecutive months immediately preceding July 1St of the year in which the bonus will be paid. Such bonus will vest on the ?rst business day following the conclusion of the 12-month period and will be paid to Coach on or before the end of the month in which the bonus vests. H. 401(a) Plan. The University shall make an annual contribution (the ?Contribution?) for Coach?s bene?t to a de?ned contribution retirement plan that meets the requirements of Internal Revenue Code (the ?Code?) Section 401(a) (the ?Qualified Plan?). The 12?month plan year (?Plan Year?) of the Quali?ed Plan and the Qualified Plan?s Section 415 limitation year shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31. The amount of the Contribution each Plan Year shall be the maximum employer contribution for the Coach? bene?t to the Quali?ed Plan that is permitted by Code Section 415(0) for that Plan Year. Each such annual Contribution shall be deposited into the trust or custodial account relating to the Quali?ed Plan not later than the last day of the Plan Year to which that Contribution relates. This annual Contribution shall be made for each Plan Year that ends during the term of this Agreement. I. Post-Coaching Football Tickets. The University will provide four complimentary football season tickets in the Spartan Club and one complinrentary football parking pass in the lot adjacent to the football stadium to the Coach for his lifetime, provided that Coach will not be eligible for this bene?t if his employment terminates pursuant to Section or Section ILLBA. This bene?t is personal to the Coach and may net be transferred. J. Surviving Spouse Insurance Coverage. In the event the Coach dies while employed by the University, his surviving spouse may continue health and dental coverage on the terms and subject to the conditions of the University?s Policy and Procedure for Health and Dental Bene?rsfor Surviving Spouses and Surviving Other Eligible Individuals, as it may be amended from time to time. K. 'Exclusivity of Services. 1. The Coach agrees that during the term of this Agreement, hewill not engage in any outside activities, including but not limited to, television, radio, internet, shoe and/or apparel consulting, promotion, appearances, endorsements and charitable ?mdraising, except for those activities on behalf of the University as described in this Agreement, unless such activities are expressly approved in writing and in advance by the Athletics Director, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Reasons for the Athletics Director?s withholding approval may include, but not be limited to, his reasonable and good faith determination that the activity conflicts with then-existing or pending University agreements, con?icts with any Governing Rule or obligations of the Coach under this Agreement, or may- reflect poorly upon the University. Permitted outside activities may not use University intellectual property or suggest an association with or endorsement by the University. All income derived from the Program, including, but not limited to, the University?s athletic apparel and beverage agreements, the Coach?s television and radio shows, and other University agreements and commercial activities (but speci?cally excluding summer camps referenced in Section ILE of this Agreement), shall belong to the University. All income received by the Coach from approved outside activities will belong to the Coach. 2. Pursuant to certain-Governing Rules, the Coach shall provide a written detailed account annually to the University?s President and the Athletics Director of all athletically- related income and bene?ts that lie-receives ?'om sources outside the University. 6 3. The Coach agrees that during the term of this Agreement he will provide the Athletics . Director with written notice prior to or within 48 hours after engaging (either directly or indirectly through an agent or representative) in any material discussions pertaining to coaching opportunities with any professional football team or intercollegiate football team or any other coaching or non-coaching positions that could result in termination of his employment with the University. TERM OF TERMINATION A. Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section 111, this Agreement is effective. for a ?xed term that expires on January 15, 2026 (referred to herein as the ?six- year term?). Early Termination; Damages. 1. The University may terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of its term at any time, for cause, without liability to the Coach or any other penalty. Cause for such termination includes, without limitation, the following: the Coach materially breaches this Agreement; the Coach commits a crime, other than a minor traf?c offense, whether prosecuted or not; the Coach engages in any conduct which Constitutes moral 'turpitude or which, in the University?s sole judgment, would tend to bring public disrespect, contempt or ridicule upon the University material insubordination or impropriety involving a student). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the University shall not terminate the Coach for cause unless the University has provided the Coach with written notice, specifying the grounds for termination, and afforded the Coach the opportunity to present reasons to the Athletic Director and the University?s President as to Why he should not be terminated on the grounds therein stated. 2. The University may terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of its term at anytime, for any or no reason, by giving written.- notice to the Coach. In the event of such termination, the University shall pay- to the Coach liquidated damages equal to 8.5% of the Non-Performance Related Compensation (de?ned below) remaining on the six-year term. The University shall pay such liquidated damages in installments over the remaining six-year term. For purposes of this Section ?Non?Performance Related Compensation? means the sum of the following components. of the Coach?s compensation: annual base salary pursuant to Section II.B of this Agreement; plus supplemental annual income pursuant to Section II.G of this Agreement; plus contingent annual bonus pursuant to Section II.G of this Agreement. By way of illustration, upon commencement of the term of this Agreement, Non-Performance Related Compensation equals $5,500,000, ta, $3,800,000 in base salary pursuant to Section ILB of this Agreement, plus $l,3 00,000 in supplemental income pursuant to Section II.G of this Agreement, plus $400,000 in contingent annual bonus pursuant to Section II.G of this Agreement. Upon notice to the Coach by the University of its election to terminate pursuant to this Section the Coach shall mitigate the University?s payment obligations under this Section by making reasonable efforts to obtain other cemparable 7 employment (which may include, but is not. limited to, employment coaching a professional football team or an intercollegiate football team) as soon as reaSonably practical following such termination. This obligation includes a duty to seek compensation for such comparable employment at the market-rate, which is more than nominal compensation. If subsequent to termination under this Section the Coach obtains other comparable employment, then each of the University?s obligations to pay the Coach as set forth above in this Section HI.B.2 will be reduced by the Coach?s total compensation relating to such comparable employment, excluding employee reimbursements - and standard employee bene?ts under broad?based plans (the ?Other Compensation?). If the Coach obtains other comparable employment, he shall immediately provide written'notice to the University describing the position and his total compensation. The University may request reasonable evidence of the amount of compensation paid to or vested in favor of the Coach in the new position; in such case, the Ceach shall provide such evidence in a timely manner. The OtherCompensatien shall be set off from the amounts due pursuant to this Section for the same period that it is earned by the Coach, whether it is paid on an ongoing basis, as a sign-on or otherwise in advance or on a deferred basis. Any amounts subject to a vesting schedule will be deemed earned when vested. If in any month the Other Compensation exceeds the University?s obligations to the Coach as set forth in this Section such excess will be carried forward and set off against the University?s next future obligations. The Coach shall provide the University on an ongoing basis with the information reasonably requested which is necessary to implement the foregoing and shall respOnd to the reasonable inquiries of the University. The Coach shall refund to the University any amounts that he receives that should have been set off under the provisions of this Section; Payment by the University in accordance with the provisions of this Section is conditioned upon the execution and delivery by the Coach of a release and' separation agreement in a form reas0nab1y acceptable to the University. Notwithstanding the above, the University agrees to modify the timing of the initial payment and/or the installments to comply with Section 457(i) of the Internal Revenue Code and any applicable exceptions (namely, the severance exception and/or the short-term deferral requirement). The Coach may terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of its term at any time when the Team is not involved in regular or post-season competition by providing written notice of termination to the University. This Agreement will terminate automatically if the Coach accepts a position coaching a professional football team or an intercollegiate football team other than the Team. In .. the event of Suchtermination, the Coach'shall pay to the University liquidated damages as follows, within 60 days of the termination date: $6,000,000 if suchtermination occurs at any time on or before January 15, 2021; $2,500,000 if such termination occurs between January 16, 2021 and January 15, 2022; (0) $2,000,000 if such termination occurs between January 16, 2022 and January 8 15, 2023; $1,500,000 if such termination occurs between January 16, 2023 and Janua1y 15, 2024; $1,000,000 if such termination occurs on or after January 16, 2024; C. Limited Liability. In the event of termination of this Agreement prior to its expiration date, all obligations of the parties under this Agreement (including, without limitation, the University?s obligation to provide the Coach with the fringe bene?ts described in Section ILD of this Agreement) will cease as of the effective date of termination. In no event will the University be liable to the Coach for the loss by the Coach of any collateral business opportunities or other bene?ts, perquisites or income reSulting from activities such as but not limited to camps, clinics, media appearances, apparel or shoe contracts, consulting relationships, or from any other sources, whether or not the University had assured the Coach of income from such sources under Section II of this Agreement. MISCELLANEOUS A. NCAA Sanctions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, this Agreement will not be affected in any manner whatsoever by any sanction by the NCAA, consisting of loss of scholarships or loss of bowl eligibility, arising from actions or omissions on the part of the University or its. personnel that pro-date the date of this Agreement, other than the following: if the University is so sanctioned, an additional one year will be added to the six-year term as. of the date the sanction takes effect or, if such sanction lasts more than one year, the six-year term will be extended to match the length of the sanction period; University Property. All materials and information of any kind, including, without limitation, personnel recoi'ds, team information, play books, ?lms, statistics, and recruiting ?les ?irnished to the Coach by or on behalf of the University or developed by the Coach at the University?s direction, for the University?s use or otherwise in connection with the Coach?s employment, in hard copy, in electronic form or otherwise, are and shall remain the sole ?property of the University. Except in the normal course of his duties, the Coach may not remove, or cause or authorize the removal, of any University property from the University. Licensing and Enforcement Representation. - l. The Coach grants to the University, for a duration not to extend beyond the expiration date of this Agreement, a non-exclusive, worldwide right and license to use, copy, reproduce, exhibit, display, and sub-license for the purpose of managing oppmtunitics for the licensing of the publicity rights of the Coach (?Licensing Opportunity?) including, but not limited to, the name, image, quotes, voice recording, signature, and biographical information of Mel Tucker or version thereof in relation to Creating, producing, promoting, or selling merchandise (?Licensed Products?) associated with Coach?s Employment Duties as described in SectionI of this Agreement and status as Head Coach of the Team. 2. The University may manage the rights granted in Section IV.C.1 itself or through its agent, seivicc company, publishers, sub?licensees, distributors, or other parties (?University Agents?) for commercial and non-commercial purposes. 3. The University shall present Licensing Opportunities to the Coach as they arise and to the extent they-are acceptable to the University. The Coach is under no obligation, but 9 may elect, to have the University participate in any presented Licensing Opportunity. 4. Upon election by the Coach to have the University participate in any Licensing Opportunity, the University shall (or shall cause University Agents to) facilitate contract terms that shall govern the elected Licensing Opportunity. 5. The University agrees that it will (or will allow University Agents to) facilitate a contract for a Licensing Opportunity in connection with Licensed Products only if such Licensed Products and any associated promotion(s) are of the kind and character approved by both the Coach and the University. 6. The Coach further grants the University a non-exclusive, worldwide right to. enforce the publicity rights of the Coach against unauthorized uses by third parties. Such enforcement rights may include, but are not limited to, the initiation, maintenance, settlement, or other resolution of an enforcement action undertaken by the University in its discretion and at its expense. The Coach agrees that the University is not obligated to monitor the infringement activities of third parties and the University may abandon its enforcement of the publicity rights of the Coach at its discretion. 7. The Coach agrees to reasonably cooperate with the University in connection with the Licensing Opportunity presented and timely provide signatures and approvals required for University to exercise the rights granted in this Section IV.C including, but not limited to providing approvals of artwork for Licensed Products and providing signatures to powers of attorney or license agreements. D. Tax Censequences. The University cannot guarantee personal or estate tax treatment of any G. payments or bene?ts under this Agreement, and the Coach acknowledges being advised to seek, and has sought, professional advice to determine compensation options preferable to him. Notices. Any notice or other communication to either party under this Agreement will be effective only if the notice is in writing and delivered 'to. the party at the address below either personally, by electronic mail, by a recognized overnight courier service, or by United States mail (?rst?class, certi?ed or registered with postage prepaid, retorn receipt requested). University: Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Michigan State University, 550 S. Harrisoa, East Lansing, MI 48823 Coach: Neil M. Comrich, NC Sports, LLC, 2000 Auburn Drive, Suite 315, Beechwood, OH '44122 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions, or the application of such provisions to a person other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, will not be affected and will besvalid and "enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. Delegation; Assignment. Neither party may delegate any performance under this Agreement. Neither party may assign any right "under this Agreement. A purported delegation or purported assignment in violation of this Section is void. . Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. The laws of Michigan (without giving effect to its 10 conflicts of law principles) govern all meters arising under and relating to this Agreement. Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Michigan Court of Claims and the Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan for the purpose of any suit, action, proceeding or judgment relating to or arising out of this Agreement and the transactions it contemplates. Service of process in connection with any such suit, action or proceeding may be served on each party anywhere in the world by the same methods as are speci?ed for the giving of notices under this Agreement. Each party irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding and to the laying of venue in such court. Each party irrevocably waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such courts and irrevocably waives any claim that any such suit, action or? proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. . Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the ?nal, exclusive agreement between the parties 'on the matters contained in this Agreement. All earlier and contemporaneous . negotiations and agreements between the parties on the matters contained in this Agreement are eXpressiy merged into and superseded by this Agreement. Amendment; Waiver. This Agreement cannot be amended, and no? provision of this Agreement may be waived, unless set forth in a written document signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of the amendment or waiver is sought. A waiver by either party of any breach or failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement by the other party may not be construed as or. constitute a continuing waiver of such provision or a waiver of any other breach of, or failure to comply with, any other provision of this Agreement. - Caunterparts; Electronic Signature. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which together will be deemed to be one and . the same-agreement and willbecome e?ective and binding on the parties at-such time as all the signatories have signed a counterpart of this Agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, e?maii or other means of electronic transmission (to which a signed copy is attached) will be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement. . [Signature Page(s) Foliow] 11 0 evidence their agreement as setforth above, the Coach and a duly authorized University o?icer have executed this EmploymentAgreetnent below. A . Date: ?1 52,423 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Date: c9"{2? 202C) 12 LETTER AGREEMENT This Letter Agreement is entered into as of February 2020 by Michigan State University (the ?University?) and Mel Tucker (the ?Coach?), Head Coach of the University?s Men?s Intercollegiate Football Team (the ?Team?). The parties hereby agree to the following: 1. The gross amount available to Coach for ten (10) full-time on??elcl assistant coaches for the Team shall be $6,000,000 for the ?rst year of Coach?s six-year term under the Employment Agreement between the parties. 2. The University shall pay $3,000,000 to the current employer for Coach?s current contractual buyout and shall be responsible for any tax liability that Coach may owe or be assessed as a result of such buyout. The parties agree to work cooperatively to assist the University?s ful?lling its responsibility for such tax liability. COACH .rZr?n 2?2:??ng ate. Date: