Report: Jagodzinski meets with Jets

What the hell? Jags is sounding more like a whore by the minute. I used to love this guy, but good for BC for standing up to him.

Guess he must be recruiting high school football players somewhere!!

His absence speaks volumes. The Post-Jags era has begun.

Fire him now, ask questions later.

Hey, Gene, pull the freaking trigger already. It's clear that you do not want Jags and it is the middle of recruiting season. Issue a press release stating that Jags has been fired and that Spaziani is the new head coach.

I have lost my respect for this man. Between lying and hiding he is sealing his fate. I won't even wish him luck.

Seems pretty hypocritical Mr. Defillipo that you can tell Villanova that you were leaving for B.C. and they let you stay on but you won't give you're own coach the same respect if he wants to further his career.

It always struck me as odd whenever a coach actively campaigned and was courted for other, "better" jobs, and the team/university usually just stood by and let it happen. I've got to applaud BC for doing what always seemed like the logical thing to do in this situation, hold the coach accountable. His focus should be getting the very best high school student-athletes to play for the Eagles, not the NFL.

The time has come to unfortunately fire him, this program is bigger than Coach Jags. Everyone has the right to better themselves and work where they want to but do it with class and honor. Jags appears to be making choices that show neither!! How about Tuner from Buffalo or would that be another short-term solution?

Assuming this report is accurate, Coach Jagodzinski needs to be fired tonight. Don't hesitate, Mr. DeFilippo.

This guy is annoying me, he has no respect for his employer, players, or the fans. Something tells me BC will make him come back with his tail between his legs then fire him. Too bad what a bad reputation he's garnering himself with.

I will be disappointed if tomorrow does not bring a press conference with Gene standing next to Coach Spaz.

Jag used up all of Tom O'Brien's kids over his 2 year stay and finally realizes recruiting is not so easy at The Heights

Agreed! Say if they don't hear from him by a certain hour today, they will treat that as his resignation and just move on. Can't hold our team hostage like this!!!

he doesn't want to coach college. he does not want to recruit. he lied to all of us two years ago. ''i always wanted to come back to b.c.''.
he lied to g.d.f about the interview. there is more baggage ,if you know the total story
b.c. can't live with a liar

he doesn't want to coach college. he does not want to recruit. he lied to all of us two years ago. ''i always wanted to come back to b.c.''.
he lied to g.d.f about the interview. there is more baggage ,if you know the total story
b.c. can't live with a liar

he doesn't want to coach college. he does not want to recruit. he lied to all of us two years ago. ''i always wanted to come back to b.c.''.
he lied to g.d.f about the interview. there is more baggage ,if you know the total story
b.c. can't live with a liar

I heard he went to NY for the Teixeira news conference! They are alot alike!

punt from the 33rd yard line again stupid as you did in the acc championshig game what a shame

Good Job Jags. You know you're history at BC so why not act like a jerk that you obviously are.....

Gene should have expected as much from a former NFL guy. If he really wants a long-term coach he needs to look locally for someone without higher aspirations. BC is a stepping stone for these guys - wake up and face the reality. Coach Flutie sounds pretty good!

Good Job Jags. You know you're history at BC so why not act like a jerk that you obviously are.....

BC needs a good coach who wants to promote and improve the program and is able to recruit decent athletes. Let him go if he does not want to be here, which is unfortunate, and let's give Coach Spaz his long awaited chance.

Why can't a coach interview for a undeniably better job than he has? It speaks volumes about the BC program that a lifetime assistant coach gets his first head coach job with BC and is successful. Also, I bet the Eagles will have a fun time the next off season in which they look for a coach from the outside.

This like the Hooters tour getting upset that a player tried to Monday qualify for a PGA event. Unlike BC they promote their former players (coaches in BC's case for the morons) hoping to attract future talent.

Who the hell does BC think they are, Texas? Let's face reality, BC is a stepping-stone job. No up-and-coming, young coach dreams of being the BC football coach forever...Earth to Boston College, football coaches lie and are always looking for the next big job. Firing a coach for interviewing someplace else is certainly not going to attract any legitimate coaches to the program. Every college program in the country deals with this issue. BC isn't special and they look rediculous at the moment.

Looks like Jags has an offer from another college. After he forces BC's hand to fire him, he'll then be free to speak with other bigger name schools about their Head Coach openings. That means more money and a program with greater resources.

Jags didn't let BC know, let Gene go off, and now won't return phone calls.
Sounds like someone who has burned bridges.

Is he related to Parcells?

Spaz deserved the job in the first place, he is loyal and has built a top 10 defense. He doesn't sit there with a perma grin when his players make a mistake. Jags caught the coat tails of Matt Ryan, he is a nobody. Good luck, I hope you get the job and Favre stays. Now we just need to have DeFillipo stand by his team and say he will guarantee a sell out at a realistic bowl. Donate the tix to local charity and give the kids a superfan shirt. It will help recruiting and Spaz can get these kids fired up.

Good riddance Jags! Just like your boy Favre in GB last spring - don't let the door hit ya on the way out. Well done, Gene. Seriously. I vote Spaziani vs. Logan.

Will someone (BC) please hire Doug Flutie as Head Coach or Offensive Coordinator. Seems to me like a no-brainer.

Free markets are a great thing

Breaking News????? Didn't The Herald report this on Sunday! Great for credibility Oh yeee Boring Broadsheet!!!!

Petty, petty BC. Good luck EVER again getting a coach worth his weight in salt. You are NOT Notre Dame. Hell, these days you're not even UConn. DeFillippo handled this horribly and the repercussions will be felt for years.

DeFilippo is a fraud and a hypocrite...he ditched Villanova for BC..come down off your thrown gene-O !!!!!!

If BC is surprised that Jags would have a strong inclination to return to the NFL, shame on them. Many coaches that came from the NFL go back if successful at the collegiate level - BC should know that. I applaud Gene D's desire for a long-term commitment, but that should have been made clear in the contract terms in 2006. Despite his laudable intentions for program stability, Gene D is NOT clean on this - this is the second desirable coach who has left in three years - that fact shuld not be lost on the huddled BC masses. After his falling out with O'Brien, he could have avoided this situation with clarity of expectations in the contract. If Gene wants stability, he has to plan, develop and manage a top-to-bottom program framework, and not "assume" things. As for Jags inconsistent and duplicitous representations to BC leadership, bad on him, and it only served to inflame a delicate situation that could have been resolved in a more low-profile manner - his future employers will make note of his methods. I think Jags is a gifted coach who leads with infectious enthusiasm, but I see no going back at this juncture given the much-publicized mistrust and brinksmanship. Once this matter became public, egos and appearances got in the way, and the tooth paste could never be put back in the tube. I hope Spaz is ready for the task. I believe he understands tactics and teaching kids and the BC ethos, but can he recruit and deal with administrative responsibilities of coaching at a university? And of course, BC has tubed yet another recruiting season (2 times in three years) because of this debacle. BC can and should do better.

OK _ as a double eagle I agree with Gene where is the loyalty? BC gave him a job as an alumni and he has kept things moving forward post O'Brien- but we need the next step past those non graduates from Virginia Tech to a BCS bowl
How about Steve Logan?

What is with the double standard? BC can and will fire any coach when it is in their best interest. It's up to Jags to look out for his career!

Jags,

As a BC alumnus I have no problem with you wanting to better your position in life. However you could have handled this much better. BC deserved better treatment than this from you. You have shown yourself to be a fake and a phony. You will fit well in the NFL. I do not want you back at BC ever. Get back to Boston pack your bags and get out of here.

Can we just hire Spaz now. His defense is what kept us in the games this year.I thought he should of been hired before Jags anyway. He's earned his keep, now give it to him!!!

Hey Jags, get on the phone you jackbag.

Jags is for Jags if he didn't like the recruiting and academic end he should not have taken the job. The BC bashers are probably former BU and NU people who are jealous of the success BC has had. I am a UMASS grad and have a family connection to BC and I laugh at the bashers. The Hush puppies will always be wannabes To all you BU alum take your anger out on John Silber who dropped the football program years ago.

I'm not a college football fan, but i do find it refreshing that B.C. put loyalty and ethics first - even verbal, an agreement is an agreement.

I don't begrudge someone trying to advance their career or their economic situation, but there is a good way and a not so good way to go about doing something, and all indications point toward Mr. Jagodzinski having gone about this the not so good way.

Good for B.C.

reports of his remaining in his office resulting in less than active recruiting and not following up on groundwork of his assistants seem to be an indication he is trying to get out,but also get fired, so he can collect unearned salary.

BC will never be able to hire an up and coming coach ever again. BC will be known as where you either play out the twilight of your coaching career or where you go when no one else would hire you. Sad. He was never going to get that job. The only odd part was Jags deceit, I just dont get it

From bclurker.

According to Mike Francesca (From WFAN in NYC) today, Jags did not have an interview scheduled for today but has one tomorrow (Tuesday). The Jets are not certain he will show up with the ultimatum BC has given him. Mike thinks that BC is doing this because they want to get rid of him and this is an excuse to terminate his contract.

Geez, sounds like another coach who didn't understand the work involve at the college level (Mike Milbury as BC hockey coach, anyone?) Let's get someone who cares about BC, or at least will commit to a few years. I loved Jags, but the fact he looked around last year is nuts. Put Coach Spaz in charge - BC's not the easiest place to run a football program, but it isn't the worst either - big city where you get noticed when you do well and don't get so much heat when you're not so good, ACC exposure, BCS eligibility, a fanbase that will travel when the team isn't sent to the Peoria Sleeping Bowl. As a Jet fan too, I am now convinced they poison everything they touch.

It's about time a school stood its ground ... a contract is a contract. This man lied to his boss! That would get most of us dismissed immediately.

It takes two to tango. The Jets have proven to be a Boston-envious organization with Parcells, then Belichek, followed by stealing Mangini, then Belichek-gate. Now they take a run at Jeff Jag. Wow. I say if Jeff Jag went to NY then he is there man. A loser goes to work for a bunch of losers. BC should fire Jeff Jags no matter. Traitor.

I wonder if Jags had had two 4-8 seasons, whether DeFlippedout would have honored the long-term commitment he speaks about today. I think not. He's a complete phony, and hats off to Jags for calling his bluff.

I can't wait to hear his side of the story.

Sounds like the guy wants to coach in the pros. Good for him. BC can find a replacement. In short, it's not the end of the world for Jags or BC.

Did the guy sign a contract or even make a deal to stay longer than two years on a handshake? Is he going back on his word? Move on and find someone who stands behind what he says.

Money is the root of all evil...ask manny...ask tex...wheres the money? i say the hell with them all...lets watch high school sports.
Joe L

You all idiots...screw BC!

Go UNH! Go Blue!

Didn't they just LOSE to Vanderbilt? Fire him now.

Time to move on. The recruiting clock is ticking...

Why am I hearing what a good job he did the past 2 years at BC? The defense carried them, and you can credit that to Obrien for his recruiting and Spaziani! for his excellent coaching on defense! As an experienced Offensive coordinator I think he brought very little to the table! On offense he mismanaged the last few minutes of the Bowl game. He continually had his freshman quarterback pass the ball, which was irratic , when he should have mixed it up with a few running plays! Did he not realize at that point in the game if you make a first down whether passing or running the clock stops!

Hard work is recruiting.
He hates doing it.
Good by to the Jags era.

SPAZIANI!!!

Jags has been OK but SPAZ should have been the choice 2 years ago...needless to say it would have prevented this mess...

Who cares?

Regardless of the coach BC will end up in the toilet bowl again next year. LOL!

Hire Spaz! He obviously is loyal and has proven himslef. They should of done it in the first place.

Jag - Just Another Guy and he doesn't even know it, yet. If and when he fails in the NFL no college program or prospective athlete's parent will come close to him.

the man deserves the right to expand his horizons without the threat of being fired

Leave the freaking guy alone...there is no crime in acquiring better experience in with becoming a head coach of an NFL Franchise Team. He will be making more money, taking care of the financial interest of his family. BC can find another coach. God I miss the Coach Tom Coughlin Era....

Coach Spaziani is the man for the job, no doubt. He loves his job at BC, in contrast with Jags and has earned the position. Good luck, Coach.

Heyy, maybe BC can hire Charlie Wiess. He'll make a long term commitment. Loves New england.....Besides it's been years since BC went 3 and 9......

Let him go. His offensive game plan against Vanderbilt was ridiculous and it was not the first time his coaching decisions wasted the talents of a very good team.

Go after Doug Flutie. He has excelled in everything he has tried and he WILL stick around for a long time. I hope he is interested in a coaching job. I think a lot of high school players would love to play for him.

Why couldnt Jags just be a man and say he wanted an NFL job and leave. We don't need him to abandon us. Fire him, and move on, lets hope Spaz takes the job and Logan stays on or vice versa. Jags was lying from the start. If that happened in the real world he'd be fired on the spot! Nice work and congrats to Gene for sticking up for us at BC

What i don't get is why DeFilippo insists on handling this situation through the media. Has he ever heard of "no comment"

He have no respect to Boston College and a lot high school went to boston college as join their football program and their school as study. Now he was seeking other job and think himself before the student. that is no respect to boston college students at all.. fire him. find someone who love to be college campus and want to be with us for years to come

What does BC have to gain by firing Jags? If they fire him, they'll be on the hook for the remaining three years of his contract. And let's face it--if he's fired, he'll land a coordinator position in the NFL in a heartbeat, so he'll be getting paid by BC and an NFL team. The only winner in a "fire Jags" scenario is Jags.

Wow, how pathetic...he did nothing for BC. Only inherited O'Brien's kids who carried him the past 2 seasons. It's Spaziani's team now and the kids will respond in a tremendous way!

Who cares, The guy has a shot to coach in the show.

Let him interview, would you turn down opportunity in these days?

Dumb sh%^ doesn't know how good he has it.

It turns out that Jags is more "Pretty Boy Floyd" or Clyde of "Bonnie and Clyde" than Knute Rockne or Frank Leahy.

BC threatening him with his job is pathetic on their part. If you do end firing an exceptional coach, it won't prove much at all. BC does all it can to be competitive in a weak conference and they are not far off from being a very mediocre program. The guy has delivered big time during his short stint and BC should be grateful, not spiteful. Grow up!

Jags had so much promise but Spaz should have probably have been offered job when OBrien left.....reward loyality...!

Hard to believe that DeFilippo would expect loyalty from anyone. Isn't he the guy who shook hands with the Big East administrators and pledged BC's commitment to the league...only to bolt about 2 months later?

Wonder what Gene D would do if given a similar opportunity to move?

BC SUCKS!

What happened to keeping your word.Just too many lawyers reshaping the standards.I must be old school I still haven't forgotten Clemens breaking his word and contract when he jumped.The courts should enforce living up to contracts but they're lawyers too.Great role models for kids growing up huh?

AD Gene D has got my support all the way! Jagodinski must go! His credibility is zero. Time for Spaz to take over. People come and go. He's been loyal, as well as a proven leader and recruiter.

Remember Caesar. You have a duty. To keep the peace, so crucify him! ...

This blog is the first and, I believe, ONLY place where it has been reported that the AD "knows that Jagodzinski has made inquiries throughout the NFL about a possible return to an environment where he spent seven years before coming to BC as head coach in 2007."
All that has been reported to date is that the Jets contacted him. When did this twist come to light? Sounds more like the AD is backing into this part of the story to elicit support from the masses after the AD's overreaction to the situation. Jags has been a good coach (20 wins in 2 years) and the BC community should not be so quick to dismiss him. Be careful what you wish for.

yea, like any of you moral soldiers would turn down an interview with another company offering more money.

Go Spaz!

Typical arrogant BC........doesn't Jags know BC is the greatest place to go to school, work, live and on and on.....?!?! Hello! Earth to Boston College! There are a hundred other places to go to school or play football that are 100 times better than BC...This is why BC types are so hated around here. Of course they are so arrogant they don't realize it

The Issue here is Values , including Character, Integrity, Honesty and Ethics ... AT a Jesuit University.
Did Jags make an express long term commitment? Did he give his word when he accepted the job? Most importantly, in the last few days did he lie about the Jets interview? If so, adios, Jags.
Football is important, but BC Values are first.

If he wants to go coach a miserably bad NFL team, then let him.
Now let's sit back and watch the comments from the imbecilic fans of other college teams/conferences commence!

The Big East still sucks. Donkeys.

It seems Mr. Difllipo is very hypocritical. When he was AD at Villanova it was OK for him to inform his school that he was leaving for BC in the fall. They let him finish out as his term as long as he needed. Why can't he give the same respect to his coach who wants to advance his career as he did by coming to BC. Double standard Gene.

he clearly wants out of BC and if he gets fired he gets all his money and a job in the NFL. What a country!

It's BC, which can't pay more, why work there.

Good for Jags.. he should do what's right for him not for BC.

Anyone of you ever leave a job for one you thought was better? I guess if you have you cannot judge. Football is his career...he and his family make their money coaching it. You feel he wasn't loyal, but your just football fans who feel slighted. BC fired Jack Bicknel who recruited DF and guided BC to 4 bowl games in his first 6 years....Loyalty?

BC will not find qualified coaches with this policy and without good coaches you won't recruite the best players.

I'm a VT Hokie fan through and through... And because y'all have beaten us 3 times in a row in the ACC regular season..... I like to see Jags gone for the sake of my program... (not serious).

BC is a great program, and deserves much better than this. I'll hardly ever cheer for ya, but you always have my HOKIE respect.

I hope you get this worked out soon, and can get to the recruiting season before UCONN, Buffalo and Syracuse gets all the best New England talent. We need to keep the ACC at a competitive and high level!!!

NORM

Jags would be nuts to turn down an NFL hc position. It is unreasonable to not expect the possibility that somone competitive enough to become a hc of a top college program that was an NFL asst to not have ambitions for an NFL hc position

Seeya !!!

Yeah fire him, because all of you would turn down and interview for a seven figure promotion and a job you have worked for and wanted. Yeah you would all cave to your bosses demands, of course you would!!!

DeFilippo needs to get real. The hotheaded ginzo chased O'Brien out of town and now Jags is next. DeFilippo now knows how the Big East felt. What a clown!

I wonder if this ever happened at Notre Dame.

Wah wah... Snooty BC'ers upset that someone would have the nerve to look for a better job... God forbid. I am guessing NONE of you have ever coached before...AD's want it both ways... You have to win or you get fired! You look for a higher paying job after you win, you get fired! I applaud this coach for trying to better his situation in a profession that affords zero job security in a fan base that is about as unrealistic as Red Sox nation! You guys have NEVER won anything...You would think you were Alabama for God's sake... Get a grip! Go Syracuse! Enjoy the ACC basketball season finishing seventh!

DeFilppo shouldn't wait to meet Jags face to face ... fire him and MOVE ON!
Spaziani has served BC very well for 12 years - give him the keys to the store and can Jags now!

Gene forgot to mention that he failed to offer a contract extension to a guy who just lead his no-name team to another ACC division conference championship. Oh, and he aslo failed to report that Jags had no interest when Auburn, Washington and Iowa State callled with the opportunity to increase his salary. No Oh Geno forgot to mention someother cold hard facts. nice going Gene, way to go out of your way to make a young coach feel like he is truly a wnated man for the long term when you only had him tied up for another three years. What BSC school lets a good young proven coach go donw to three years?

I would hate to see Coach Jags dismissed over this, but if they have told him point blank not to go interview, then he probably should not go. But if he does leave or is fired for insubordination, they would be a fool to not hand over the head job to Steve Logan. Because of his close connection to Jags, who served as Logan's offensive coordinator at ECU, he offers the best chance of bringing continuity to the change in leadership. Logan also brings you someone with proven head coaching experience with a winning record and reputation for running a clean program. He was a winner at ECU, no small task. He also had a long tenure at ECU. I think he prefers the college game and enjoys a campus like BC where he can recruit a better class of student athlete. If they want someone that will stay, I think he would be the guy. Spaziani is a fine coordinator. He has proven results, but he does not bring head coaching experience. He has long tenure and I am sure desires the job, but I have to believe if he had been the right person for the job originally, he would have gotten it. I think any high profile recruits coming tp BC because of Coach Jags would be inclined to stay committed with Logan at the helm vs Spaziani.

The BC AD is retarded. Being considered for other jobs is a benefit of success. Would he have played the loyalty card if jags was not as successful and he fired him? Not likely. It's funny how employers expect loyalty and two week notices when they themselves have no such loyalty and never give any notice when they fire people and send them scrambling to feed their families while citing the "it's just business line"