Archive for December, 2009
All Mike London, All The Time
Dec 7th
The Virginia men’s basketball team returns to the court tonight against Auburn, in what will be a very tough test on the road. Basketball is my favorite UVa sport, and we’ll be getting back to discussion of hoops soon.
Until then, however, we’re in the tank for Mike London here.
I couldn’t be more excited about the hiring of London to head the football program. This guy is a winner, and he’s a recruiter, and I really don’t think UVa was in a position to get anyone better to be the head coach.
If you are underwhelmed by the hire, go read this article by Jeff White. The quotes from Chris Long are very encouraging.
I’m very hopeful that London will help get Virginia into some recruits’ homes in the 757, out there in Tidewater/Hampton Roads. For too long, UVa has lagged behind in that area, and if you want to recruit well in the Commonwealth, that’s where it starts. Period.
Welcome back, Mike London
Dec 7th
Welcome back to the University of Virginia, Mike London.
I couldn’t be happier that London is returning as the head coach of the football team at UVa. It’s an inspired choice, and one that I’m very hopeful will pay dividends quickly. Especially on the recruiting front:
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.
I may have to get season tickets again, after a one-year hiatus.
Mike London has been offered the job…
Dec 6th
…according to ESPN. Stay tuned.
UPDATE: …and that story has been updated to say that they are finalizing the terms of a contract. A press conference has been scheduled for 1:00 pm on Monday.
Welcome back to the University, Coach London! UVa has made a great choice.
Is Mike London the leading candidate?
Dec 6th
Is Mike London the leading candidate for UVa’s football coaching job? It’s starting to look that way.
I’ve already said that London is my favorite for the job.
It’s not only me
Dec 3rd
I’m not the only one who likes Mike London. Some Virginia players like London as a coach and recruiter, too.
Hire Mike London!
Dec 2nd
I haven’t had much to say about the search for a football coach, and I’m not going to say much more now…except that I think UVa should hire Richmond head coach Mike London as soon as his season is over. That, of course, assumes that London wants to leave his alma mater for the Virginia job, but he’s a member of the Virginia family, too.
Recruiting-wise, he’d be a slam dunk. Of all the available names, he’s the one that makes the most sense for this program, right now. (Of course, Cincinnati’s Brian Kelly would be a slam dunk too, but I still feel he’ll end up at Notre Dame.)
So, I’m on the record: hire Mike London!
