Sports ing out,” said Marquess. “Not one dies went to church, then high- bor: $2. time. We would argue about who tailed it to the local junior high to “Dinner came around and my V Ì Õi`ÊvÀ Ê«>}iÊxä® to recruit, who to play, or what to play sports. They officiated their father asked me how it went and I do in certain situations. But that re- own games and established their shared the same story,” said StoStotz pitched for Stanford in spect was there. We’ve worked to- own rules. tz. “He listened and put his fork 1974 and 1975 and earned an gether for so long, we kind of know “We played tackle football,” down. And then he said, ‘She’s economics degree. After a brief what each other is thinking.” he said. “The biggest guy on the 70 and you’re 12. You’ll do it for coaching stint at Cosumnes River Although their offices are about block could only run the ball on nothing.’ End of story.” College in Sacramento, Stotz was a foot apart, some days they hard- third down because we couldn’t Lesson learned. hired by Marquess, then ly talk. tackle him three times.” “The way the Stotz family does a first-year head coach, “He’s given me great When he was 12, an elderly things, if somebody needs your to lead his freshmen freedom,” Stotz said. neighbor asked his father if he help . . . You’re going to help team. “There are days we would mow her lawn. “I’ll pay them,” Stotz said. “And that’s They have been todon’t say five sentences him a little bit,” she told his dad, embedded in my life.” gether ever since to to each other. He’s nev- who quickly volunteered Dean’s Asked what he is proudest about comprise the longest acer told me what I need services. during his 37-year tenure, Stotz tive head and assistant to do.” When Stotz went to the house, answers quickly. coaching tandem in the Stotz enjoys staying in it was mid-July and the heat was “I think when we started, peonation. touch with former play- unbearable. It didn’t take long to ple didn’t think we could win on a “To be together for ers, whether it’s check- mow the front yard, but when he consistent basis,” said Stotz. “And that many years is re- Dean Stotz ing on their careers, went to the back, it was two-thirds to prove them all wrong and be so ally amazing,” said families, setting up a of an acre. good is very rewarding.” Marquess, who is entering his reunion or golf game, or arrang“One swath across and my basHe’s also proud of his relation38th season as head coach. “He ing football tickets. ket was full,” he said. “And it gets ships with the players and truly did a fantastic job. I don’t think “He is the conduit,’’ said for- worse.” appreciates their special qualities. there’s ever been a situation mer Cardinal player and local There was no mow strip along “These kids fascinate me,” he where you’ve had a head coach businessman Vince Sakowksi the fence line, so he had to clip said. “If you just spend time to get and assistant coach together that ‘83. “They (Marquess and Stotz) the grass by hand. He also cleaned to know them, they’re opinionatlong. He’s had more than a couple complement each other.” the gutters and pruned her bushes. ed, but in a good way. That side chances to leave and he didn’t beGrowing up, Stotz and his bud- His reward for eight hours of la- of them intrigues me as much of cause he loved the place so much. It’s a sad time for me and an exciting time for him. “People recognize him in different places, not just here. Everybody knows Dean and thinks the world of him.” Stotz played for the Sacramento Airport Little League team that won the Western USA title and played in the Senior League World Series championship. At Stanford, he helped Marquess capture College World Series crowns in 1987 and 1988, finish runner-up three times, make 17 appearances in At Liberty Bank we provide all the Omaha, and win 12 conference championships. banking services for your personal In addition to overseeing recruiting, Stotz worked with pitchand growing business needs. ers and hitters, tutored players in In addition to deposits and loans, every phase of the game, coached third base, and helped Marquess we offer a complete range of strategize. “He’s really knowledgeable,” financial services to make your said Marquess. “There’s no betbanking experience efficient, ter evaluator of talent than Dean. He’s got that knack, and he’s not convenient, friendly and professional. afraid to make a decision, which has always helped me.” Look to Liberty Bank. Marquess has special appreciation for his base-coaching skills. “You can’t win that one,” he said. “You want to be a first base coach because nobody notices you.” It’s not called the hot corner for nothing. “I’ve made some brutal decisions, but not one time have I come back to the dugout in 30some years and have him go, ‘How in the hell did you wave that guy in?’ ‘’ said Stotz. Therein lies the secret of their friendship and longevity. “It’s been a great relationship,” Stotz said. “He’s innately shy and I’m extraverted. It’s a lot of role reversal that’s really fit and matched. He’s allowed me to do Service is our Specialty, what I do well and he’s recogExperience is our Strength. nized what I don’t do well. He’s tedious and brings that energy every day. His mind is so strong. 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them becoming a ballplayer. I’m not any prouder of Carlos Quentin going on to being a big leaguer than I am of guys just being good people, good parents and salt of the earth.” Marquess expects Stotz to return to oversee his summer baseball camps, so he figures to spend time around The Farm. Ultimately, he and Kathy want to move southeast — maybe to Nashville — where they met. He loves country music and looks forward to a slower pace where neighbors know each other by their first names and are never too busy to help. Perhaps the biggest void will be felt at Jimmy V’s Cafe, where Stotz holds court daily with coaches, staff and student-athletes. “He’s got a million stories and he tells them so well,” said Marquess. “I think where they’re really going to miss him is down in the lunch room.” N Mark Soltau is a veteran Bay Area sportswriter who writes for Stanford Athletics/gostanford. com.
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