Virginia to Hire Mike London

Virginia will name Mike London as its next football coach, ACCSports.com has learned. An announcement is expected at a Monday press conference. London, 49, has spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Richmond. He compiled a 24-5 record there and led the Spiders the 2008 FCS national title. London has numerous ties to UVa, having previously coached in Charlottesville a total of six years during two stints (2001-2004 and 2006-07). Just as important as London’s ties to Charlottesville are his recruiting connections within the state. He is a graduate of Hampson’s Bethel High, in the talent-rich Tidewater region and went on to play defensive back at Richmond. London served as the Cavaliers’ recruiting coordinator during his first coaching stint at UVa. – ACC Sports