Boston College Head Football Coach Fired

Boston College Head Football Coach Jeff Jagodzinski was officially fired this afternoon after interviewing for the Jets' head coaching position.

I'm a little bit confused why BC is firing Jagodzinski. Yes, he did defy the Athletic Director, the school, the team and the fans by interviewing for the position, but I would think they should be happy to let him interview.

There is a difference between coaching at the college level and coaching at the pro level. Not as big a difference as playing in college or playing in the pros, but an NFL head coaching position is the dream of any head coach. It's the top rung of their professional ladder. Boston College was essentially trying to block Jagodzinski's promotion. Why?

Secondly, Jagodzinski -- as far as I know -- was not offered the Jets' head coaching position. He just interviewed. Isn't that a good thing to have on a resume? "Interviewed for NFL Head Coaching position for a team in one of the largest media markets in the world." Even if he's not offered the job he was still considered a better candidate than all the other college head coaches and NFL coordinators in the league.

NCAA programs love to brag about all the players they've helped reach the pros. Why wouldn't they be equally proud of all the coaches they've helped reach that level as well? Doesn't that just help build the program? Make it that much stronger? Wouldn't that be huge for recruitment, letting players know they're playing for a pro-level coach?

I understand that the school feels slighted. I understand that they expected Jagodzinski to honor the contract that he signed. I understand that AD Gene DeFilippo felt personally insulted because he thought he had a handshake and an agreement that "Jags" wouldn't interview. Ultimately though, it's expected now-a-days that a coach seek out a promotion mid-contract if it's offered. Everyone does it. At least he's not abandoning a team mid-season like Bobby Petrino.