Even with that, the numbers are dismally low, which is why BCA hired a lawyer last month to help address the dearth of Black college football coaches.
In light of hiring challenges, London is a success story.
Before arriving at Richmond, London spent six seasons molding one of the nation's top defenses at the University of Virginia. He was also a defensive line coach with the NFL's Houston Texans and a recruiting director at the University of Virginia.
London was also a defensive back for the team he now coaches from 1979 to 1982. He led the Spiders with six interceptions as a senior captain in 1982. In addition to earning All-State honors, London was chosen the team’s MVP and received the Coaches Award. In 1982, the Virginia Peninsula Sports Club selected him as the male in-state Athlete of the Year, according to his biography.
“He’s done an outstanding job at Richmond,” said Floyd Keith, executive director of the BCA. “For a first year coach to accomplish that, it’s awesome. And when we have our coaches have success on a national level, it keeps (the coaching disparity) issue in focus.”
Minority Head Coaches in 2008-09 Bowl Season
Head Coach
Ken Niumatalolo – Navy vs. Wake Forest
Eagle Bank Bowl, December 20, ESPN
Head Coach
Randy Shannon – Miami vs. California
Emerald Bowl, December 27, ESPN
Head Coach
Kevin Sumlin – Houston vs. Air Force
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, December 31, ESPN
Head Coach
Turner Gill – Buffalo vs. Connecticut
International Bowl, January 3, ESPN 2
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