Boston College Football

Okay, maybe its just me, but I just can't see wanting to apply for the head football coaching position at Boston College. Besides the fact that I don't have any of the qualifications, lets just look at this story.

As you probably know Jeff Jagodzinski was fired as head coach at Boston College after he interviewed with the New York Jets. Athletic director Gene DeFilippo had threatened to fire Jagodzinski if he went to the interview.

Here is why the firing is wrong. First and foremost, Jagodzinski was invited to the interview by the Jets. His invitation was a direct result of why BC should not lose him. The BC program is a top notch program, and that is due primarily from the direction the head coach has led the school. If anything, DeFilippo should treat the invitation to interview as a compliment.

Second, DeFilippo has just told every coach in the country that BC does not want their coaches to be successful. Think about it. We've all worked for bosses that were micro managers, not even allowing their minions to attempt to better themselves.

Boston College's actions have told quality coaches that they are not welcome. While BC will get a decent coach, I guarantee you it will not be as good of a coach as they could have had before the firing of Jagodzinski .