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Washington coach Ron Rivera's return to Carolina evokes fond memories

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Carolina memories remain embedded in Ron Rivera's mind. Some are deeply personal, like the time his house caught on fire, causing $500,000 damage only to have the community pitch in to help. Or the numerous charities Rivera, now the Washington Football Team coach, and his wife, Stephanie, were part of during their nine years in the Charlotte area.

Others are fun, like going to Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House after games with friends and family, ordering the 98-ounce bone-in ribeye -- medium rare -- to split with Stephanie, with plenty used in leftovers during the week.