Tis the season for ugly sweaters that express strong sentiments. Even when focused on how to help the Carolina Panthers bounce back from their first loss of this NFL season, coach Ron Rivera took time out to show his support for his alma mater, the University of California, Berkley. Cal goes up against Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.
The California native, of both Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage, played for the Golden Bears on a scholarship and enjoyed a successful college career. He was a finalist for the Lombardi Award, given annually to the top college lineman, in 1983.