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10 Things You May Not Know About Panthers Coach Ron Rivera
If you didn't know about "Riverboat Ron," now's the time to find out.
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is deservedly getting some major shine after becoming the second Latino to lead his team to the Super Bowl. As the match-up between the Panthers and Denver Broncos draws closer, we're compiling a list of #didyouknow tidbits about the former Chicago Bears linebacker.
READ: Ron Rivera Becomes 2nd Head Coach of Latino Descent To Reach The Super Bowl
Although die-hard Rivera fans may know his many accolades as an All-American player for the UC-Berkeley Golden Bears, you may not know about his short-lived career as a sports journalist, or even that he has some pretty dope dabbing skills. Above are 10 interesting facts you may want to get hip to before possibly seeing "Riverboat Ron" win the Super Bowl…
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1. Rivera was a military brat
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2. His role model didn't play professional football
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3. Rivera was a college football phenomenon
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4. Rivera was the 1st Puerto Rican football player to win a Super Bowl
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5. Rivera had a brief career in sports journalism
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6. Rivera's job as head coach was rumored to be in jeopardy in 2013
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7. Rivera's nickname "Riverboat Ron" is trademarked
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8. The Rivera family home was nearly burned to the ground
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9. Rivera and his family love to help their community
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10. Ron Rivera's dabbin' skills are up to par
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