California Golden Bears General Manager Ron Rivera joins the show to discuss Cal football getting back on the field and share his thoughts on the 49ers’ offseason additions. Plus, plenty of great riffs and football insight from one of our favorite guests. Fun, wide‑ranging conversation you won’t want to miss.

California Golden Bears General Manager Ron Rivera joins the show to discuss Cal football getting back on the field and share his thoughts on the 49ers&rsquo; offseason additions. Plus, plenty of great riffs and football insight from one of our favorite guests. Fun, wide‑ranging conversation you won&rsquo;t want to miss.

Two-time NFL Coach of the Year and Monterey Peninsula native, Ron Rivera has returned to his roots as the General Manager of the Cal-Berkeley football program. Rivera, who was a linebacker for the Cal Bears, as well as the NFL's Chicago Bears, will join Murph and Markus every Wednesday at 8:50am to break down the most recent Cal game, preview what's next for the Bears, and share some thoughts on what's happening in the NFL.

Two-time NFL Coach of the Year and Monterey Peninsula native, Ron Rivera has returned to his roots as the General Manager of the Cal-Berkeley football program. Rivera, who was a linebacker for the Cal Bears, as well as the NFL's Chicago Bears, will join Murph and Markus every Wednesday at 8:50am to break down the most recent Cal game, preview what's next for the Bears, and share some thoughts on what's happening in the NFL.

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Ron Rivera on Cal Football Returning and 49ers Offseason Moves

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This week on the show, we're joined by a legendary figure in the world of football - a two-time NFL Coach of the Year and a Cal Bear alum, Ron Rivera. He's back in his roots, leading the Cal football team, and sharing his insights on how to get the team back on track after a tough loss.

Ron Rivera is known for his no-nonsense approach to the game, and in this episode, he opens up about the challenges his team is facing. From penalties and discipline to quarterback play, Rivera shares his thoughts on what needs to change. He also talks about the importance of learning from mistakes and how his team is coping with adversity. With a keen eye for detail, Rivera breaks down the game and offers valuable advice on how to stay focused and motivated.

One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of discipline and concentration on the field. Rivera emphasizes that it's not just about coaching up players, but also about understanding the value of making smart decisions and reducing penalties. He also shares his thoughts on the quarterback play, highlighting the impact of having a workhorse running back and the challenges of being one-dimensional on offense.

If you're a Cal football fan or just a football enthusiast, you won't want to miss this episode. Ron Rivera's insights are invaluable, and his passion for the game is infectious. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the team's current struggles and how they're working to turn things around.

This week on the show, we're joined by a legendary figure in the world of football - a two-time NFL Coach of the Year and a Cal Bear alum, Ron Rivera. He's back in his roots, leading the Cal football team, and sharing his insights on how to get the team back on track after a tough loss.Ron Rivera is known for his no-nonsense approach to the game, and in this episode, he opens up about the challenges his team is facing. From penalties and discipline to quarterback play, Rivera shares his thoughts on what needs to change. He also talks about the importance of learning from mistakes and how his team is coping with adversity. With a keen eye for detail, Rivera breaks down the game and offers valuable advice on how to stay focused and motivated.One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of discipline and concentration on the field. Rivera emphasizes that it's not just about coaching up players, but also about understanding the value of making smart decisions and reducing penalties. He also shares his thoughts on the quarterback play, highlighting the impact of having a workhorse running back and the challenges of being one-dimensional on offense.If you're a Cal football fan or just a football enthusiast, you won't want to miss this episode. Ron Rivera's insights are invaluable, and his passion for the game is infectious. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the team's current struggles and how they're working to turn things around.

Ron Rivera on Cal Football's Road Back: Discipline, Leadership and Turning the Season Around

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This week on the show, the Cal Football team is looking to bounce back from a tough loss against Wake Forest. The Golden Bears are gearing up for a challenging road trip to SMU, where they'll face off against the 23rd-ranked Mustangs. In this episode, we're joined by Cal's general manager, Ron Rivera, who shares his thoughts on the team's performance and what they need to do to get back on track.

Ron Rivera brings a wealth of experience to the table, having coached in the NFL and led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl appearance. He's now tasked with reviving the Cal Football program and getting the team excited about the game. We discuss the 49ers' recent win over the Commanders, and Ron shares his insights on the team's defense and Christian McCaffrey's impressive performance.

The Cal Football team is facing a tough stretch of road games, including a matchup against SMU, Clemson, and Virginia. Ron Rivera emphasizes the importance of resilience and focus, and how the team needs to bounce back from their recent loss. We also touch on the NFL's new safety protocols and Ron's role on the committee that's working to implement them.

If you're a Cal Football fan, you won't want to miss this episode. Ron Rivera shares his honest assessment of the team's performance and offers some valuable insights on what they need to do to get back on track. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the upcoming road trip and the challenges that lie ahead.

This week on the show, the Cal Football team is looking to bounce back from a tough loss against Wake Forest. The Golden Bears are gearing up for a challenging road trip to SMU, where they'll face off against the 23rd-ranked Mustangs. In this episode, we're joined by Cal's general manager, Ron Rivera, who shares his thoughts on the team's performance and what they need to do to get back on track.Ron Rivera brings a wealth of experience to the table, having coached in the NFL and led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl appearance. He's now tasked with reviving the Cal Football program and getting the team excited about the game. We discuss the 49ers' recent win over the Commanders, and Ron shares his insights on the team's defense and Christian McCaffrey's impressive performance.The Cal Football team is facing a tough stretch of road games, including a matchup against SMU, Clemson, and Virginia. Ron Rivera emphasizes the importance of resilience and focus, and how the team needs to bounce back from their recent loss. We also touch on the NFL's new safety protocols and Ron's role on the committee that's working to implement them.If you're a Cal Football fan, you won't want to miss this episode. Ron Rivera shares his honest assessment of the team's performance and offers some valuable insights on what they need to do to get back on track. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the upcoming road trip and the challenges that lie ahead.

Cal Football Faces Critical Test at SMU | Ron Rivera Talks Bounce-Back Strategy

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This week on The Sports Leader, the general manager of Cal Football, Ron Rivera, joins Murph and Marcus to discuss the team's recent win over Virginia Tech and what's next for the season. With a big game against Wake Forest on the horizon, Ron shares his thoughts on the team's resilience and ability to adapt in the fourth quarter. He also talks about the importance of staying focused and taking one game at a time.

Ron Rivera reflects on the team's win over Virginia Tech, praising their ability to rally and make plays when it mattered most. He notes that the team's defense was able to hold strong in the fourth quarter, and that the offense was able to capitalize on opportunities. The team's ability to adapt and adjust their strategy mid-game was also a key factor in their success. Ron also discusses the importance of staying healthy, particularly with quarterback JKS and backup Kingston Lopa both dealing with injuries.

Ron shares his thoughts on the upcoming game against Wake Forest, a team that's currently ranked 21st in the nation. He emphasizes the need for the team to stay focused and take one game at a time, rather than getting ahead of themselves. He also talks about the team's ability to adapt and adjust their strategy as the season progresses.

In this episode, Ron Rivera also opens up about his personal experiences and memories of playing for the Chicago Bears, including his time with legendary coach Mike Ditka. He shares stories about Ditka's leadership and the impact he had on the team, both on and off the field. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Ron Rivera as he shares his insights and experiences on and off the field.

This week on The Sports Leader, the general manager of Cal Football, Ron Rivera, joins Murph and Marcus to discuss the team's recent win over Virginia Tech and what's next for the season. With a big game against Wake Forest on the horizon, Ron shares his thoughts on the team's resilience and ability to adapt in the fourth quarter. He also talks about the importance of staying focused and taking one game at a time.Ron Rivera reflects on the team's win over Virginia Tech, praising their ability to rally and make plays when it mattered most. He notes that the team's defense was able to hold strong in the fourth quarter, and that the offense was able to capitalize on opportunities. The team's ability to adapt and adjust their strategy mid-game was also a key factor in their success. Ron also discusses the importance of staying healthy, particularly with quarterback JKS and backup Kingston Lopa both dealing with injuries.Ron shares his thoughts on the upcoming game against Wake Forest, a team that's currently ranked 21st in the nation. He emphasizes the need for the team to stay focused and take one game at a time, rather than getting ahead of themselves. He also talks about the team's ability to adapt and adjust their strategy as the season progresses.In this episode, Ron Rivera also opens up about his personal experiences and memories of playing for the Chicago Bears, including his time with legendary coach Mike Ditka. He shares stories about Ditka's leadership and the impact he had on the team, both on and off the field. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Ron Rivera as he shares his insights and experiences on and off the field.

Ron Rivera Shares Mike Ditka Stories, Cal Football Updates & Wake Forest Preview

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