Sources: BC threatens coach over Jets interview

[UNHWildCats]

Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski has been told he will be fired if he interviews for the head coaching vacancy with the New York Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nyj), which is scheduled for Monday, according to sources.



Despite the threat from athletic director Gene DeFilippo, Jagodzinski plans to do the interview with the Jets, the sources said. Those sources said that in the event Jagodzinski is fired, BC would promote offensive coordinator Steve Logan to head coach.



According to the sources, DeFilippo first told Jagodzinski on Saturday that he would fired if he interviewed and then reinforced the school's position Sunday. Jagodzinski declined to comment when reached by ESPN.



BC spokesman Chris Cameron told ESPN's Joe Schad the school would have no comment. But another BC source said Jagodzinski informed his coaching staff of the development this weekend after at least two discussions with DeFilippo.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3810186

[93henfan]

If I was him I'd tell BC to KMA. And then if he was fired and was not hired by the Jets I'd sue the hell out of them if they didn't give a reasonable buyout. His case would be strong. Coaches don't usually get canned after a 9-win season for poor performance.

[Franks Tanks]

If I was him I'd tell BC to KMA. And then if he was fired and was not hired by the Jets I'd sue the hell out of them if they didn't give a reasonable buyout.

BC cant possibly be so stupid. Not only would that be a lawsuit waiting to happen but it can harm the perception of the BC job within the coaching ranks.

[danefan]

He may have a clause in his contract that restricts the interviews he can take during the term of the contract. I wouldn't be surpised to see schools adding that in with the recent examples of coaches jumping ship so quickly.

[ISUMatt]

how can ANY college hold a guy back from an NFL head coaching job

[danefan]

how can ANY college hold a guy back from an NFL head coaching job

They aren't holding him back. They are telling him its fine to interview for an NFL job, just don't expect to have your job at BC when you get back.

He still has a choice.

[Pards Rule]

Wow he is in a tough spot. Essentially he has to have the Jets say, you got the job before the interview which I'm sure they will not do.

[appfan2008]

according to Dan Patrick on the radio he said that BC has already decided to fire him regardless of whether or not he interviews...

[Pards Rule]

Wow sounds like they were looking for an excuse to fire his tail! No love lost there apparently!

[Cobblestone]

Paging Mr. Turner Gill!

[Marcus Garvey]

BC cant possibly be so stupid. Not only would that be a lawsuit waiting to happen but it can harm the perception of the BC job within the coaching ranks.

Actually, I think they can be this stupid. Let's see, to date, under Gene DeFillipo, Boston College has:
1) Joined the ACC, thus ending long-standing rivalries with Big East teams in both football and basketball. Not to mention dramatically increasing the athletic department's travel budget on account of the closest conference rival being near Washington, D.C.
2) Hired Jags in the first place. (Yeah Cobblestone I know, we disagree, respectfully, on this point).
3) Are talking of promoting Steve Logan to Head Coach should Jags be fired instead of Jack Bicknell Jr., who's also on the staff.

They're wrong to fire him should he interview.

Oh, Jags is a complete idiot for even talking to the Jets so long as that prima-donna f--ktard Douchey McFavre is the QB for the Jets.

[Cobblestone]

Marcus, we agree about Whipple.

[Marcus Garvey]

You know, after hearing that B.C. threatened to fire Jags, should he interview, it left me with this mental image of how it was probably handled:

http://www.selfhelpdaily.com/george-and-spacely.jpg

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

I don't know the particulars in this matter, but in principle is sure sounds like the administration at BC is being a bunch of wankers. You should be happy you have a coach that is of that caliber and to threaten him is just a really childish thing to do. I say he does the interview and takes his chances with the Jets and the court system. xnodx

[Pards Rule]

At this point you might as well because A) Obviously all bonds are now broken between the two B) Even if they dont fire him, sux to coach in that environment and C) When his contract is up, they won't renew.

[tribe_pride]

Not sure why everyone is saying he should sue. I am assuming he has years left in the contract. Did the administration say they wouldn't pay him or are firing him for cause? If no, I am assuming they will pay him.

If they are firing for cause (meaning no pay) then I see a lawsuit happening but otherwise no need.

[Marcus Garvey]

I'll give B.C. the benefit of the doubt here and assume that all their legal ducks are in a row, thus their threat is credible.

That aside, you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Threatening to fire a coach for interviewing, even if you are legal entitled to, is not the best way to handle this situation.

And even if Jags can sue, and is likely to win, is that necessarily the most pragmatic solution? Even if he's likely to win, how long will the case take? How much will it cost him in legal fees? While he's suing his former employer, how many coaching opportunities will he be given by other employers? A lawsuit is in absolutely nobody's best interest, even if it's warranted. Everyone needs to calm down and discuss this rationally.

[Franks Tanks]

Not sure why everyone is saying he should sue. I am assuming he has years left in the contract. Did the administration say they wouldn't pay him or are firing him for cause? If no, I am assuming they will pay him.

If they are firing for cause (meaning no pay) then I see a lawsuit happening but otherwise no need.

This would be firing for cause would it not? I am not a lawyer or HR manager but this fits the definition as I understand it. In that case I can see a lawsuit (if they dont pay him of course). Also it has been mentioned that perhaps a clause preventing this behavior was in the contrcat-- if that is the case this discussion is moot really.

[tribe_pride]

This would be firing for cause would it not? I am not a lawyer or HR manager but this fits the definition as I understand it. In that case I can see a lawsuit (if they dont pay him of course). Also it has been mentioned that perhaps a clause preventing this behavior was in the contrcat-- if that is the case this discussion is moot really.

Absent a provision in a contract, why would interviewing for another job be a "firable for cause" event? That is the only way to get a new job.

If his contract says he is not allowed to interview for another job, that is another story and BC has every right to fire him but to fit in to a general "for cause" argument, I can't see it unless someone can explain why. As others have said, this may hurt getting a new coach but if the contract says they can, then they have every right to fire him.

[jstate83]

Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski has been told he will be fired if he interviews for the head coaching vacancy with the New York Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nyj), which is scheduled for Monday, according to sources.



Despite the threat from athletic director Gene DeFilippo, Jagodzinski plans to do the interview with the Jets, the sources said. Those sources said that in the event Jagodzinski is fired, BC would promote offensive coordinator Steve Logan to head coach.



According to the sources, DeFilippo first told Jagodzinski on Saturday that he would fired if he interviewed and then reinforced the school's position Sunday. Jagodzinski declined to comment when reached by ESPN.



BC spokesman Chris Cameron told ESPN's Joe Schad the school would have no comment. But another BC source said Jagodzinski informed his coaching staff of the development this weekend after at least two discussions with DeFilippo.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3810186


B.C. need to STFU.xlolx
I don't think he is too worried about being fired by B.C. if he's getting call's from the NFL. xlolx

He can be somebody's assistant coach in the NFL and get paid more/perks than B.C. is giving him. xlolx