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Virginia Cavaliers Football: Why Coach Mike London Is on the Hot Seat

If the Virginia Cavaliers don't show marked improvement from last year's 5-7 finish, head coach Mike London's sixth season in Charlottesville may be his last.

London's first half-decade at the helm hasn't gone as planned, with Virginia suffering through four losing seasons.

Two seasons into his tenure—after taking over for Al Groh, who left the program in not-so-good shape—London appeared to have Virginia on the rise. The West Point, New York, native led the team to an 8-5 record in 2011, which culminated in a trip to the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

His work with that group didn't go unrecognized, as London was named ACC Coach of the Year.