If Boston College football coach seeks NFL job, will the school fire him?

BOSTON -- Boston College football coach Jeff Jagodzinski has been invited to interview for the New York Jets' coaching job, a BC official told The Associated Press, and the school has reportedly threatened to fire the coach if he goes through with it.

Athletic director Gene DeFilippo would not confirm that he gave Jagodzinski an ultimatum, saying only, "I want a coach who wants to be at BC for a long time." But ESPN.com reported yesterday that Jagodzinski would not be welcome to return if he seeks work in the NFL.

A BC official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the school was not commenting publicly, said the former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator committed to stay in Chestnut Hill longer than two years when he was hired. Leaving during the last week of recruiting also would put the BC program at a disadvantage.

DeFilippo first learned of Jagodzinski's contact with the Jets on Saturday and had not spoken to him since Sunday, according to the official. The school did not know whether Jagodzinski planned to withdraw from the Jets search.

The Jets declined comment through a team spokesman, neither confirming nor denying that Jagodzinski was interviewing for the team's coaching vacancy.

Earlier today, DeFilippo said he would not rule out Jagodzinski's return.

"I like Jeff. I mean, I really like Jeff," he said. "We're going to handle the situation as it unfolds."