Ron Rivera Joins Cal as CFB GM: 'Belichick Has Made Going Back to School Cool'

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Ron Rivera became the newest tenured NFL head coach to try his hand at the college game.

CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reported Wednesday that Rivera is expected to assume a "general manager-like role" for the Cal football program.

Rivera confirmed he's returning to his alma mater, adding that Bill Belichick "has made going back to school, cool."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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