On Wednesday, the Virginia athletic director said that Mike London would be returning for the 2015 season.
In his fifth season, London was considered on the hotseat entering this season and again after four consecutive losses until last weekend’s 30-13 win against Miami. The Cavaliers are 5-6 and can get bowl eligible for the second time in London’s tenure.
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“It was important to see improvement in our football program this season,” Littlepage said. “I’ve seen signs of progress in many areas. Through the staff changes made over the last two years, we are better at teaching the game and in the overall development of the student-athletes. We also continue to notice the commitment by this group of coaches and student-athletes to their academic and community responsibilities.”
London arrived at Virginia from Richmond and was 4-8 and 1-7 in his first season at Virginia. He followed Al Groh, who went 3-9 in 2009 and was fired. In London’s second season in 2011, Virginia was 8-5 and 5-3 in the ACC, including wins at Florida State and Miami and against No. 12 Georgia Tech at home.
“It’s important for each of our sports programs to continue to show progress and follow a plan to compete for conference championships and in postseason competition to support the department’s goals,” Littlepage said. “I trust the plan Mike has in place and believe his leadership provides the best opportunity for Virginia football to be successful in the future.”
