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His two seasons as University of Richmond's head coach yielded a share of two conference titles, two double-digit win seasons and a national championship. Now, Mike London will seek similar success 70 miles down the 64 at University of Virginia.

Virginia announced the hiring of London as its new head football coach Monday.

"Today's press conference represents an exciting start for the University of Virginia football program," said UVa. athletic director Craig Littlepage in his press conference.

While London was amassing a 24-5 record in his two seasons at his alma mater Richmond, Virginia stumbled to an 8-16 mark. This season the Cavaliers finished with six consecutive losses.

When he officially takes over, it won't be London's first go-around in Charlottesville.

Before taking the reins at Richmond, London spent two seasons as Virginia's defensive coordinator. His second year in that role the Cavaliers finished with the Bowl Subdivision's 23rd best scoring defense and reached the Gator Bowl.

"I'm blessed honored to be back involved with a university that I have a familiar background with," London said in the press conference.

Beyond his winning record on the field, London made a mark in the Richmond community, something Littlepage said in the press conference was a  factor in the unviersity's decision to hire  London.

In an interview earlier this season, London said that establishing a positive presence in the community was as important wins and losses.

The Richmond program worked with  the United Way and Special Olympics, and London has work individually raising funds and awareness for bone marrow transplants.