Coaches Should Be Careful When Breaking a Contract
By Robert J. Romano, Esq.
A few weeks ago, Boston College athletic director Gene DeFilippo fired head football coach Jeff Jagodzinksi after he interviewed for the head coaching vacancy with the New York Jets. True, Coach Jagodzinski was warned by Mr. DeFilippo prior to meeting with the Jets that such action would occur. But, this brings up an interesting issue; what could Boston College have done if Coach Jagodzinski was offered and eventually accepted the head coaching position. Or in