WILLIAMSBURG — The William & Mary football program celebrated in a big way after notching a victory on Saturday against Charleston Southern. With the win, the Tribe faithful also got a chance to honor head coach Mike London, as he notched career victory 100.
London, who played college football at the University of Richmond as a defensive back, was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys in 1983, but ultimately ended up not making the cut. Long before coaching became an opportunity, London served as a police detective in Richmond from 1985-87.
He says it’s the experiences he had as a detective that he’s applied to his coaching philosophy.
“I’ve seen the worst of what people do to each other, but at the same time, I’ve learned that you always treat people with dignity and respect reg