When his alarm goes off at 5 a.m. most days, it’s because Brian Treggs has a lot to accomplish. The 45-year-old father of Cal senior wide receiver Bryce Treggs is as passionate and competitive about life today as he was as a Golden Bear student-athlete over two decades ago when he was putting together a collegiate career that has landed him a spot in the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame.
As star receiver from 1988-91, Treggs racked up 167 receptions, 2,335 yards receiving and 15 touchdown catches – all numbers that still rate among the school’s all-time top 10. By the time he capped his career with a New Year’s Day victory over Clemson in the Citrus Bowl, Treggs stood as Cal’s all-time leader in receptions. He is still the only player in school history to have paced the team in receiving three times.
Now his passion and competitiveness show up in days that typically begin with a pre-dawn workout before heading to his downtown Los Angeles law office. Then it’s off to post-work obligations coaching football at prep powerhouse St. John Bosco and offering advice to the Pop Warner coaches of his 11-year-old son Brandon. Treggs also finds time to support the serious ice skating ambitions of his two daughters – nine-year-old Alexandra and seven-year-old Sydney. Then there’s homework help and all the other responsibilities of a father of four.
“It keeps me going, keeps me active, keeps me young, and keeps me out of trouble,” Treggs said with a laugh. “It’s the price I pay for having four kids who are extremely active and athletic.”
His kids are simply following the lead of a dad who credits the zestful life he lives today to the experiences he had at Cal, where he received his legal studies degree in 1992.
“I was always passionate about the legal profession and always passionate about football,” Treggs said. “It’s incredible to be able to do two things that I really enjoy, and I owe that all to Cal because without that degree and the friendships, lessons and experiences I had in Berkeley, I don’t think I would be in the position I am in today.”
Managing an intellectual property group and all of Treggs’ other responsibilities will have to take a backseat the weekend of Oct. 30-31 for the Hall of Fame ceremonies surrounding the Cal-USC football game.
“Having my dad inducted into the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame on the same day we play USC is a big deal for me,” said Bryce, who like his father is a legal studies major. “All of the hard work my dad has put me through to be who I am today will pay off, and I’m excited that he will get to enjoy it on the same day he’s inducted into the Hall of Fame.”
“It’s going to be a great day,” Treggs said. “I don’t know if anyone has ever been inducted into a school’s Hall of Fame and had his kid play in that day’s game. Hopefully, it will be a great ceremony, Bryce will have a great game and Cal will win.”
For information on attending the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, visit bigcsociety.org.
