Jeff Hafley has released a statement regarding his decision to transfer from Boston College to become the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.
He spent four years with the Eagles and seven seasons as a defensive backs coach in the NFL. “I loved my four years at Boston College,” Hafley said. “This is a special place for coaches given the caliber of student-athletes we recruit and the facilities and support of our varsity and JV fans. “I would miss the players who have given so much over the last four years, my wife Gina, the BC community and the many friends I have made here.” The carousel may slow down. Boston College is currently preparing a coaching search.
BC athletic director Blake James said a search will begin immediately. “As a world-class institution with a strong tradition and commitment to excellence, we are confident we will find an outstanding new leader for our football program and are committed to supporting our student-athletes,” he said. .
James said in a statement: Hafley compiled a 22-26 record with the Eagles, but is currently preparing for his return to the NFL. Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that the reason for his decision was the changing landscape of college football and the need to focus on other areas such as the NIL and maintaining the roster. “He wants to get back into football coaching in the Football League,” a source told Themel.
“College coaching has become about fundraising, NILs, recruiting teams and transfers. “We don’t have any football practice time right now,” Jeff Hafley told On3’s Pete Nakos: “We have to look at the magnitude of this as well.”
In a conversation with On3’s Pete Nakos earlier this month — before he decided to leave for Green Bay — Hafley talked about the NIL and the impact the transfer portal has had on college football.”Look, they’re very good people and good police officers,” Hafley said. “And just like anything else, really bad people try to take advantage of kids, and that’s not right and it’s not fair.
There are kids who leave good schools with only one or two semesters left, get a life-changing degree, and feel confident about transferring. It’s much bigger than making a few bucks now. “Okay. Easier said than done. I’m all for him. Let’s pay the players and give them money. I think that’s fine and I totally respect that. “But we also have to look at the magnitude of this.”
