Boston College Punishes Jeff Jagodzinski for Jets Interview

Head coach Jeff Jagodzinski of Boston College's football team was told a couple of days ago that under no circumstances was he to interview with the New York Jets: If he did, then he would be canned. Jagodzinski called Boston College's bluff and paid the price. Today, it was announced that Jagodzinski was fired with three years remaining on his employment contract with the school. Some, mostly Jagodzinski supporters, might say that Jagodzinski's termination was unfair. Being an NFL head coach is the highest level that a coach can obtain. With an opportunity to coach for an NFL team, why wouldn't Jagodzinski jump at the chance to do so? Boston College athletic director Gene DeFilippo hired Jagodzinski under the belief that the coach wanted to be at Boston College for the length of the contract and not as a temporary gig before getting into the big leagues. Though he had 20 wins in his two seasons at Boston College, he is not among the big names ... (link)