When Navy versus Virginia was announced as the 2017 Military Bowl matchup, football fans of both schools immediately thought of one name: George Welsh.
Welsh is the tie that binds these two institutions, having served as head coach at Navy and Virginia during his distinguished 38-year career in college football. He is still revered in both Annapolis and Charlottesville for transforming downtrodden programs into winners.
Welsh was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004 because of the tremendous job he performed in rebuilding the Midshipmen and reviving the Cavaliers.