football

Two fans stand side by side, one in a “Beat Stanford” shirt and the other in a “Beat Cal” shirt. The Cal-Stanford collegiate rivalry is one of the oldest in the country, with each school competing during the Big Game for the right to bring home the Stanford Axe. / Courtesy of Kahlil Gray
Cal Culture

What’s One Good Thing You Can Say About Stanford?

By Kerry Wong

In the spirit of good sportsmanship, Cal alums share their Stanford appreciations to celebrate the healthy rivalry ahead of the 2024 Big Game.

Giorgio Tavecchio '12 Giorgio Tavecchio at a Graduate Wine Collective wine tasting in 2021 // Cal Alumni Association / CJ Poloka
Career

Bears in Business: Giorgio Tavecchio

In 2008, Giorgio Tavecchio ’12 walked onto the Cal football team. Years later, his UC Berkeley experience still shapes his careers both as an NFL placekicker and winemaker.