Strong's struggle for respect ends

Four FBS coaching vacancies have been filled by African-Americans, and on this rare occasion, black coaches are being hired at places with a chance to succeed.

London replaces Groh at Virginia

The University of Virginia has hired Richmond's Mike London as its new head football coach. London replaces Al Groh, who was fired a week ago.

Source: London has contract with Cavs

Virginia is expected to introduce former Richmond coach Mike London as its new head coach after contract details were agreed upon overnight, a person close to London said on Sunday.

Virginia eyeing Richmond coach

The agent for Richmond football coach Mike London says Virginia wants to speak with his client about its vacant coaching job.

November 28, 2009; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Ryan Williams (34) scores a fourth quarter touchdown as Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Steve...

Virginia fires Groh after 9 seasons

Virginia has fired Al Groh after nine seasons as football coach at his alma mater.

Virginia Tech wins sixth straight in series vs. Virginia

Ryan Williams ran for 182 yards and four touchdowns and No. 14 Virginia Tech beat Virginia 42-13 Saturday in what was likely Al Groh's last game as Virginia's coach.

Williams, Virginia Tech Blow Out Virginia

Ryan Williams runs for four touchdowns as Virginia Tech tops Virginia for the Commonwealth Cup

November 14, 2009; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Al Groh argues a call during the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles...

...end Michael Palmer (86) dumps Gatorade on head coach Dabo Swinney in the final moments against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers clinched the ACC Atlantic division title by beating the Cavaliers 34...

No. 23 Clemson rides Spiller to berth in ACC championship game

C.J. Spiller scored a touchdown Saturday in his final game at Death Valley and No. 18 Clemson beat Virginia 34-21 on the day the Tigers wrapped up their first trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.

...USA; Clemson Tigers running back Jamie Harper (8) is brought down during the first quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson/US Presswire

You pay for what you get

In the 11th week of the Bottom 10, college football teams are getting what they pay for.

...Whipple and quarterback Jacory Harris #12 of the Miami Hurricanes look on during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Land Shark Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Miami won 52-17. (Photo...

Patterson defends non-BCS schools

...few years. He also said TCU is going to continue to play good teams, like Oklahoma and Virginia in 2012 and LSU in future schedules. "We haven't backed down from anybody," Patterson said. "We...