Boston College fires Jagodzinski

Jeff Jagodzinski compiled a 20-8 record over two seasons at Boston College.

Boston College announced the firing of head football coach Jeff Jagodzinski at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

The move came a day after Jagodzinski met with the New York Jets about their head coaching vacancy.

BC athletic director Gene DeFilippo, who was the lone participant at the press conference, met Wednesday morning with Jagodzinski. DeFilippo learned over the weekend that Jagodzinski would interview with the Jets, but said he'd be fired if the coach met with personnel for an NFL team.

'This decision was mine. I asked for approval from the administration and they gave me that approval,' said DeFilippo. 'I made the decision because I think Jeff and I were really divided on the future of this program and what we wanted from the program. With that I think the decision had to be made.' ... Continue