The Advocate Ex-LSU assistant John Chavis turns over phone records in on-going suit vs. school; Depositions to begin soon The Advocate 13, 2015 – a key stretch of time in LSU's lawsuit against the now-Texas A&M defensive coordinator. LSU contends Chavis owes the school a $400,000 buyout for leaving before Jan. 31, 2015. Chavis and A&M claim the coach did not officially begin work ... Continue reading...