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  Coach - Chicago Bears
Rivera, who played nine seasons for the Bears (1984-92), was a member of Chicago’s Super Bowl championship team in 1985 and began his coaching career as a defensive quality control assistant with the team in 1997.
Rivera has also been a master of halftime adjustments during his time with the Bears as the team held seven opponents to three or less second-half points in 2005 after doing so to six opponents his first season.
Rivera’s father was an officer in the Army, placing the family in Germany, Panama, Washington and Maryland prior to moving to central California.
www.chicagobears.com /team/coach.asp?coach_id=2   (1042 words)

  
 Metroactive News & Issues | SJPD Brutality
Rivera says he plans to sue the city to compensate his son for the beating and for the long-term medical problems he may face.
Rivera was taken to San Jose Medical Center, where his skull was opened to relieve the building pressure of the hematoma caused by Reichert's baton blow.
During the day and a half that Ron Rivera walked the streets of San Jose with a placard, hoping to see his son, he got in touch with the Citizens Tribunal, a group formed by members of the disbanded civil grand jury who are gathering information about corruption in the police force.
www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/06.17.99/policebrutality-9924.html   (2298 words)

  
 Philadelphia Eagles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rivera returns to his NFL roots, and the Eagles will have to once again shuffle their defensive coaching staff.
During Rivera's five years overseeing the Eagles linebackers, he worked with the top tacklers on the team as each of the three starters consistently ranked in the top five on the team in tackles and as a group averaged 387 tackles per season (129 tackles per starting linebacker).
Rivera, a second-round draft choice by the Bears in 1984, played in 149 games with 62 starts (including 12 postseason contests with six starts), posting 392 tackles (190 solo), nine interceptions, five forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, 15 passes defended and seven quarterback sacks during his nine-year career.
philadelphiaeagles.com /homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=9222   (851 words)

  
 Athletes - Ron Rivera
Ron Rivera (born January 7, 1962 in Fort Ord, California) is the first Puerto Rican to play in the NFL (National Football League).
On January 23, 2004, Rivera was named the Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator, becoming the first Puerto Rican in the history of the NFL to hold such a position.
Ron Rivera is married and has two children with his wife Stephanie, an assistant coach for the WNBAs Washington Mystics.
listing-index.ebay.com /athletes/Ron_Rivera.html   (494 words)

  
 Rivera a likely contender to replace Tice - Register Free, Access All
Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, one of the league's hot assistants, could be one of the candidates the Vikings and others consider.
Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, one of the league's so-called "hot" assistants, is expected to garner considerable interest from teams looking for new head coaches this offseason.
Rivera is Hispanic but has said he doesn't want to be interviewed just because he is a minority.
www.nflfans.com /x/showthread.php?t=6175   (596 words)

  
 Sports: NFC: Bears' Rivera a hot item
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Ron Rivera did such a good job this season molding the Chicago Bears defense and helping the team reach the playoffs that he could be on the verge of a big promotion.
Rivera, the Bears' defensive coordinator, acknowledged Wednesday he'll meet with the St. Louis Rams about their head coaching vacancy this week.
A linebacker on the Bears' only Super Bowl team of 1985, Rivera spent two seasons in charge of defensive quality control with the Bears, five years as linebackers coach of the Eagles and the past two under Lovie Smith as defensive coordinator.
www.sptimes.com /2006/01/05/news_pf/Sports/NFC__Bears__Rivera_a_.shtml   (475 words)

  
 ContraCostaTimes.com | 12/23/2006 | Rivera recalls wild finish when Cal last played A&M
Rivera, now 44 and the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, wound up the hero in a 19-17 win back on Sept. 3, 1983.
Rivera was running onto the field when defensive line coach Rod Marinelli -- now head coach of the Detroit Lions -- handed him the headphones to the press box.
Rivera was voted the Bears' MVP and picked up the Pop Warner Award as the West Coast's top senior player.
www.contracostatimes.com /mld/cctimes/sports/16305987.htm   (753 words)

  
 Ron Rivera | REDW Business & Financial Resources, LLC
Ron Rivera is the current Managing Principal of REDW The Rogoff Firm.
Ron is a frequent speaker on the benefits of completing a college education and the accounting profession.
Ron Rivera is a graduate of the University of New Mexico.
www.redw.com /About/Principals/RonRivera.htm   (454 words)

  
 Ron Rivera article - KFFL Community
I think Rivera would be my top choice at this point.
I was really intrigued by Singletary, but Rivera has coordinator experience, and a damn good one at that.
Rivera's good IMO at least on defense because he's able to blend the best assets of the cover 2 and the Eagles' blitz-heavy package.
www.kffl.com /forums/showthread.php?t=156250   (559 words)

  
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Ron Rivera played for Ryan and coached under Johnson, so it's only natural Rivera's Chicago Bears defense loves to bring pressure, a high-risk, big-reward style that can make a quarterback quiver -- the 1985 Bears did -- or get a defense eaten up by big plays.
In his first year as an NFL coordinator, Rivera's defense is the main reason Chicago is a surprise team sitting at 4-5, one game out of first place in the NFC North.
Rivera learned it well playing linebacker under Ryan, whose 1985 Bears attack defense is generally regarded as one of the two or three best of all time.
cbs.sportsline.com /print/nfl/story/7901906/2   (2209 words)

  
 SportingNews.com - Your expert source for Bears defensive coordinator to meet with Rams
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Ron Rivera did such a good job this season molding the Chicago Bears' defense and helping the team reach the playoffs that he could be on the verge of a big promotion.
Rivera, whose unit surrendered just 12.6 points per game and was ranked as the top defense until losing that distinction in the season finale at Minnesota, got a big-time push from his best player Wednesday.
Rivera said he realizes that in the meet-and-greet process or the interview, you have to sell not just what you've done, but who you are.
www.sportingnews.com /nfl/articles/20060104/693419-p.html   (542 words)

  
 JS Online:
The Packers received permission Tuesday from the Bears to interview Rivera for their vacant head coaching position and he is expected to meet with Thompson for a formal interview this week, according to a National Football League source.
Rivera fits the mold of an outgoing, emotional leader whom Thompson is thought to be seeking for his team, and sources said he would probably install a West Coast-style offense if he were to land a head coaching job.
Rivera has strong ties to Philadelphia and might be able to attract an assistant coach there such as Pat Shurmur, the nephew of former Packers defensive coordinator Fritz Shurmur, to be his offensive coordinator.
www.jsonline.com /packer/news/jan06/382536.asp   (1193 words)

  
 JS Online:
Rivera, 43, was the third assistant coach to interview with general manager Ted Thompson for the Packers' vacant head coaching position.
But Rivera is in just his second year as a defensive coordinator and there are concerns about his ability to make the jump to head coach after just seven years as a position coach and coordinator.
Rivera said he feels ready to make the jump to head coach and doesn't consider going to the rival Packers as a breech of loyalty.
www.jsonline.com /packer/news/jan06/383557.asp   (1033 words)

  
 * Ron Moss * A Regular Guy * For Buffalo Mayor. *
Ron Moss T-shirt) frolicking with a Marginalism lobbyist.
Ron explained that as Mayor he would not interfere with the control board.
Ron Moss captured between scenes discussing technical issues with camera crew member during a recent live shoot at Buffalo's downtown party district.
www.ronmoss.org   (1322 words)

  
 Team News - SuperBowl.com - Official website of Super Bowl XLI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (Jan. 4, 2006) -- Ron Rivera did such a good job this season molding the Chicago Bears defense and helping the team reach the playoffs that he could be on the verge of a big promotion.
Rivera, the Bears' defensive coordinator, acknowledged he'll meet with the St. Louis Rams about their head coaching vacancy this week.
Rivera, whose unit surrendered just 12.6 points per game and was ranked as the top defense until losing that distinction in the season finale at Minnesota, got a big-time push from his best player.
www.superbowl.com /teams/story/CHI/9144090   (620 words)

  
 Las Vegas SUN: Bears Not Surprised Interest in Rivera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
When suitors call, Rivera could mention that the Bears went from 5-11 last season to 11-5 with a first-round playoff bye.
Rivera was not available for comment, but Smith had plenty to say about his defensive coordinator.
And I told Ron whatever he needs to do, when he needs to do it this week, to do that.
www.lasvegassun.com /sunbin/stories/text/2006/jan/02/010200601.html   (622 words)

  
 KFFL - Ron Rivera, DC, Chicago Bears
Louis Rams will conduct a second interview for their vacant head coaching position with Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera Wednesday, Jan.18, or Thursday, Jan. 19, in Los Angeles.
They are Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and the third candidate is said to be Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera.
Based on the first round of interviews, Linehan appears to be the front-runner, but Rivera isn't thought to be far behind, even though the Chicago defense had an off day against the Panthers Sunday, Jan. 15.
www.kffl.com /player/10900/nfl   (190 words)

  
 MercuryNews.com | 12/23/2006 | Kapp's call added to thrills, spills
Rivera, now 44 and the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, wound up the hero in a 19-17 victory Sept. 3, 1983.
Rivera was running onto the field when defensive-line coach Rod Marinelli -- now coach of the Detroit Lions -- handed him the headphones to the press box.
Rivera was voted Cal's MVP and picked up the Pop Warner Award as the West Coast's top senior player.
www.mercurynews.com /mld/mercurynews/sports/colleges/cal/16305266.htm   (710 words)

  
 NFL.com - Chicago Bears Team News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Five years after promising to return to the Chicago Bears, Rivera was hired as defensive coordinator.
Rivera also had interviewed with the New York Jets for their defensive-coordinator opening.
Rivera said he plans to use a scheme similar to what Smith ran with the Rams, promising that fans will see an aggressive Bears defense.
www.nfl.com /teams/story/CHI/7030287   (654 words)

  
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Our research team included industry and environental specialist from Sonoma Tile Jon Williams and Kya Williams, and Ron Rivera of Filtron and Potters for Peace who hs been working on this problem for over 20 years.
Ron reported last week: The first recycled paperclay water filters produced in the local low-tech equipment fired and tested with a correct filtration rate.
contact: Ron Rivera and Potters for Peace to learn more about this project and the next phases of development.
www.paperclayart.com /303Filtration1.html   (549 words)

  
 Scout.com: Rivera named defensive coordinator
Ron Rivera has been named as the team's defensive coordinator.
Rivera, who played nine seasons for the Bears (1984-92), was a member of Chicago's Super Bowl championship team in 1986 and began his coaching career as a defensive quality control assistant with the team in 1997.
Rivera helped develop LB Jeremiah Trotter into a two-time Pro Bowl performer with the Eagles.
bears.scout.com /2/227581.html   (758 words)

  
 Inside Bay Area - Rivera rescued Cal vs. Texas A&M in '83
No matter what happens Dec. 28 when Cal faces Texas A&M in the Holiday Bowl, the finish is not likely to be as bizarre as the last time the teams met more than 23 years ago.
Rivera was running onto the field when defensive line coach Rod Marinelli — now head coach of the Detroit Lions — handed him the headphones to the press box.
Rivera played nine seasons with the Chicago Bears, winning a Super Bowl ring in 1985.
www.insidebayarea.com /sports/ci_4878238   (757 words)

  
 "Ron" - Shopping.com
Kerry Wood and Ron Santo Chicago Cubs 2003 NLCS with Santo Jersey in Dugout...
Kerry Wood and Ron Santo dual-signed Cubs 2003 NLCS Game 3 8x10 photo sitting in the dugout next to Ron Santo's jersey, which was hung as a tribute to t...
Ron Santo has autographed this official MLB baseball.
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 Scout.com: Rivera’s Fortunes Change Overnight
That will leave only two true vacancies left to fill and it doesn’t appear Ron Rivera is a top candidate for either opening.
Rivera was one of three finalists for the opening with the Rams.
Dick Jauron is also a candidate, while Rivera is yet to be interviewed by the Bills.
bears.scout.com /2/490678.html   (469 words)

  
 ►► Ron Rivera Helmets & Masks
Ron Rivera Chicago Bears Autographed Riddell Replica Mini Helmet with SB XX
Ron Rivera signed Bears Riddell replica mini helmet with "SB XX" inscription.
This was signed at a Private Signing and comes with a Schwartz Sports certificate of authenticity (COA) original of which was signed by him, photo of him signing, and matching tamper-proof holograms.
www.fansedge.com /ProductDetail.aspx?pfId=33-39589   (301 words)

  
 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bears :: Bears falling in sack race   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Defensive coordinator Ron Rivera would prefer that teams try to dink and dunk their way downfield rather than have his unit pile up gaudy sack numbers while also giving up occasional big shots downfield.
Rivera points to another key statistic, third-down conversions, in which the Bears rank second in the league.
If quarterbacks are throwing the ball quickly on third down, before their receivers reach the marker, the threat of the pass rush has done its job.
www.suntimes.com /sports/football/bears/156256,CST-SPT-bear01.article   (987 words)

  
 NFL Forum :: - The Cards Vacancy at HC
Rivera is ready to be a head coach in this league whereas I'm not completely convinced on a few of the others.
Rivera is a better Defenive mind than Bates and is also a lot better at motivation players.
I'm for Ron Rivera but I see no credible reason as too why Jim Bates wouldn't be good here.
www.footballsfuture.com /phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1424236   (1739 words)

  
 Ron Rivera
In 1992, Ron Rivera made a decision to "get healthy" and called an Herbalife Distributor.
When we went to the1995 Extravaganza in Atlanta, I saw how much was really possible.
Three months later, we made the Millionaire Team." Ron says he focuses on the basic "Use, Wear and Talk" technique, and use three-way calling as a major tool.
www.sacsts.com /rivera.html   (101 words)

  
 Ron Rivera for St. Louis Head Coach? - Pigskin Heaven Forums
Rivera would be a great fit with the Rams because he can make them have a strong defense, which they have needed for a long time now.
He will help them a lot, and bringing over a defensive coordinator is the right move to make, because the Rams really need a defense.
I think Rivera will do really good with the Rams, and I'm pretty positive that they will hire him.
www.pigskinheaven.com /forums/showthread.php?t=28908   (255 words)

  
 eBay - ron rivera, Autographs-Original, Sports Mem, Cards Fan Shop items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Ron Rivera Chicago Bears signed helmet California Bears
Ron Rivera signed 4x6 index Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX
RON RIVERA signed CHICAGO BEARS 8X10 photo W/COA
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