Cal officially names Ron Rivera as football program’s general manager
- Ron Rivera has been named the general manager of the University of California's football program, pending board approval.
- Rivera aims to improve the team's talent and focus on revenue generation and fundraising.
- The Golden Bears finished the previous season with a record of 6-7, marking five consecutive sub-.500 seasons.
- Rivera will earn a salary of $700,000, funded by private philanthropy, and his contract will run through the 2027 season.
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Cal officially names Ron Rivera as football program’s general manager
BERKELEY — On the same day Cal players auditioned before NFL scouts at Memorial Stadium’s annual pro day, an all-time great alumnus returned from the NFL: Ron Rivera was officially announced Thursday as their football team’s general manager. “This is an opportunity to come home and give back,” Rivera said on a video conference with reporters. “I’ll be involved in every aspect of football. “I’ll work with Justin,” Rivera said of Cal’s ninth-year …
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Top 10 College Football Players To Never Make It In The NFL (3:16) Ron Rivera officially joined California's football program on Thursday.Early last month, the former NFL head coach revealed that he's returning to his alma mater in an unspecified role. On Thursday, Cal formally welcomed Rivera back as the football general manager.In the newly created job, Rivera will help grow fundraising and revenue opportunities so Cal "can compete and win at …
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