Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera got a rousing send-off from his neighbors in North Carolina as he left to join his squad on their trip to Super Bowl 50.
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The Panthers face the Denver Broncos in the championship game on Sunday, Feb 7. Yet it's not just those who live nearby Rivera who are offering encouragement to the Panthers. Professional peer and Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is also pulling for his friend. Rivera and his wife, Stephanie, a former WNBA assistant coach, attend games quite regularly, according to the Charlotte Observer, and the two coaches trade tips.