Boston College has told people that they had an understanding with Jagodzinski that if he took the BC job he wouldn't look for a pro job for at least 3 seasons. Coach Jags recently finished his second season at BC, where he has been 20-8 in those seasons. Apparently, BC takes a very hard tact when it comes to negotiating (I shudder to think what their business classes are like). Are they new at this college coach thing? This is what coaches do. For all we know Jags just wants a new contract. He's been very good at BC, getting to the ACC Championship game in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year. He signed an original 5-year contract when he took the job and may just be looking for a bump up in pay. Hell, Charlie Weis was half a year into his time at Notre Dame when they tore up his contract and gave him a massive 10-year extension. If this is just a guy trying to get a raise after performing above expectations then BC looks even worse:
: "I want a raise."
: "You're fired."
(thanks to the Boston Herald.com for both images)
People are speculating that the reason for the interest from the Jets is that Jagodzinski used to be offensive coordinator for the Packers when they had Brett Favre and this is a way to appease old #4. I can't see it. They were only together for 2006, I don't think that's enough time to form that strong of a bond. Favre would more likely push for Mike Holgren or Mike Sherman. Besides, Favre is going to be around for 1 more year, if that, and he's not the most popular guy in New York right now. Going against his wishes would probably go over better with the New York media. With names like Brian Billick, Mike Shanahan and Bill Cowher (I won't believe he's not coaching until every job is filled) floating around, Jagodzinski isn't getting the job unless he has an amazing interview, which makes the BC stance all the more surprising.
Now, let's be honest with each other here. Boston College has never been the job that coaches aspire to get. It's not USC, it's not Florida - coaches use BC as a stepping stone to another job. So, I understand why they would like Jagodzinski to be a little more loyal and feel insecure that he's already got a wandering eye. But, like I said, he's not getting the Jets job, so why not let him just interview? If anything it would help BC. When you're in a league with Miami, UNC and Florida State you need any edge you can get. It's got to be hard as hell to get kids from anywhere south of New Jersey to want to come up to a school in Massachusetts. This gets his name on SportsCenter as a guy who has NFL-level coaching skills. When the thing that kids want the most is to play on Sundays any NFL buzz is going to help. He comes back, he reaffirms his commitment to the school so that no recruits think he is on the way out and everyone is happy. Guess it just can't be that simple.
Not surprisingly, Jagodzinski is saying he will still go through with the interview (a football coach who's stubborn and won't have anyone else tell him what to do? I'm stunned). BC, not about to back down, is already talking about the guy in the past tense. Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo was quoted as saying "He did a wonderful job for us while he was here at BC." Nice.
Even when he doesn't get the Jets job and if BC backed off their "interview and you're fired" stance, I still can't imagine any way Jagodzinski will go back to BC. He could probably get a job as a position coach in the NFL , if not as a coordinator, or another head coaching job in college. Besides, whats the point of going back to a place where they try to control you like that. So, he'll get a new job, which he may or may not have wanted all along, and Boston College will come off looking very petty. Well played, BC - at least you can claim the moral high ground.
-So, she's back on the market. I'm single, she's single... I like where this is going.
(thanks to the Boston Herald.com for both images)
People are speculating that the reason for the interest from the Jets is that Jagodzinski used to be offensive coordinator for the Packers when they had Brett Favre and this is a way to appease old #4. I can't see it. They were only together for 2006, I don't think that's enough time to form that strong of a bond. Favre would more likely push for Mike Holgren or Mike Sherman. Besides, Favre is going to be around for 1 more year, if that, and he's not the most popular guy in New York right now. Going against his wishes would probably go over better with the New York media. With names like Brian Billick, Mike Shanahan and Bill Cowher (I won't believe he's not coaching until every job is filled) floating around, Jagodzinski isn't getting the job unless he has an amazing interview, which makes the BC stance all the more surprising.
Now, let's be honest with each other here. Boston College has never been the job that coaches aspire to get. It's not USC, it's not Florida - coaches use BC as a stepping stone to another job. So, I understand why they would like Jagodzinski to be a little more loyal and feel insecure that he's already got a wandering eye. But, like I said, he's not getting the Jets job, so why not let him just interview? If anything it would help BC. When you're in a league with Miami, UNC and Florida State you need any edge you can get. It's got to be hard as hell to get kids from anywhere south of New Jersey to want to come up to a school in Massachusetts. This gets his name on SportsCenter as a guy who has NFL-level coaching skills. When the thing that kids want the most is to play on Sundays any NFL buzz is going to help. He comes back, he reaffirms his commitment to the school so that no recruits think he is on the way out and everyone is happy. Guess it just can't be that simple.
Not surprisingly, Jagodzinski is saying he will still go through with the interview (a football coach who's stubborn and won't have anyone else tell him what to do? I'm stunned). BC, not about to back down, is already talking about the guy in the past tense. Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo was quoted as saying "He did a wonderful job for us while he was here at BC." Nice.
Even when he doesn't get the Jets job and if BC backed off their "interview and you're fired" stance, I still can't imagine any way Jagodzinski will go back to BC. He could probably get a job as a position coach in the NFL , if not as a coordinator, or another head coaching job in college. Besides, whats the point of going back to a place where they try to control you like that. So, he'll get a new job, which he may or may not have wanted all along, and Boston College will come off looking very petty. Well played, BC - at least you can claim the moral high ground.
-So, she's back on the market. I'm single, she's single... I like where this is going.
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