Hall of Fame
Rivers was a 4-year letter winner, a 3-year starter at linebacker and a 4-year starter at long snapper. He earned All-OVC recognition three times (2002-04) and was picked as the 2004 OVC Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior he had 45 solo tackles and 52 assisted tackles. He posted six tackles for a loss, two sacks, six pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries. In 2003 he had 59 solo tackles and 40 assists to go along with 10 tackles for a loss and three sacks. Rivers scored at least one defensive touchdown in three straight seasons. At the time of his induction he was a high school teacher and coach.
