California University of Pennsylvania

Michael DeMichela will be the recipient of the Vulcan Distinguished Service Award in 2026 after maintaining passion, commitment and loyalty to the Cal football program for a span covering six different decades. He was a four-year starting tight end for the Vulcans in the 1970s and was the coordinator of the Vulcan Alumni Game for nearly 25 years. In the late 2000s, the football program created the DeMichela Award that is given annually to the player who best exhibits leadership, spirit and hustle during the spring practice season.


updated Sept. 18, 2025