SAN FRANCISCO – Praise has been heaped on Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera this week, and deservedly so. The local boy done good was an excellent NFL linebacker and a top-flight coach who worked through the ranks before reaching his current post.
The Seaside native now stands on the cusp of a Super Bowl championship, which can be earned Sunday with a victory over the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. He’s also become a folk hero among Hispanic fans, as one of far-too-few Latino coaches to reach great heights.
“Don’t forget about Tom Flores,” Rivera said this week.