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 The team originated in 1981, and was first called the San Mateo Condors 1981-1983. From 1984-2003- We were the San Mateo Bulldogs. Then the COA passed a rule that you couldn't have the same team colors, nickname & other similar identities so we changed our name to Coach Vagt's alma mater-University of Texas and became the Nor-Cal Longhorns. This team is made up mostly of players from the San Mateo County Community Colleges. In the last seven years, we had to recruit Division II & III & NAIA players in order to compete against the other Summer Collegiate teams we play. Menlo College has been our main source.
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Robbie Nelson was signed by the Edinburg Roadrunners Tuesday night which was the end of their one week training camp and two days before the season opener against the Coastal Bend Thunder in Robstown, TX tomorrow evening. Robbie had a very short time to show the Roadrunners coaching staff that he can pitch and pitch at this level. 14 pitchers were in camp, 3 LHP including Robbie for only 10 spots on the pitching staff. Robbie threw live batting practice on Friday and impressed the coaching staff. The non-roster pitchers invited to camp were told their future was dependent on how they threw in the one and only exhibiton game Monday againt the Rio Grande Valley Whitewings. Monday's afternoon game was celebrating "School Day" the Roadrunners lost 7-4 in front of almost 3,000 people. Robbie's outing was very successful. Robbie was called in the 2nd inning with two outs and down 4-0, he pitched an inning and a third retiring all 4 batters he faced throwing only 13 pitches. With that said he got the call last night as the only LHP on the staff and as of now is slotted for middle relief. He said the manager and pitching coach were arguing on how to use Robbie either as a starter or in relief. Because he's the only LHP, for now, the bullpen is where he'll be and Robbie is cool with that. United League consists of 6 teams all located in Texas (Edinburg, Amarillo, San Angelo, Laredo, Harlingen and Robstown) they will play a 93 game season ending the end of August with a post season to follow. If you want to follow Robbie's progress you can go to www.roadrunnerball.com 2010 Season kicks off with the Longhorns visiting the San Jose Haystacks at San Lorenzo High School on May 23rd at 11AM. Also, I have a new Pitcher who asked for a 7 5/8ths and it was too big and then tried on a 7 3/4ths and too small so he asked if we had something in 16ths?? He is a lefty(NO WONDER!!!
Veteran Adam Koontz's who pitches for Menlo College pitched a No-Hitter today against Occidental College. Congrats are In order!!!
Former players Ben Edelstein and Dan Camou are now modeling for Gunnar shades. Check it out-
Congrats to another Longhorn Eddie Browne who signed a contract with the Big Bend Cowboys out of the Continental League. Eddie played for the Longhorns from 2005-2007. He had three great seasons for the Longhorns.
Congrats to Robbie Mc Donald who signed a contract with the Rio Grande Vista White Wings in Harlinger,Texas. Robbie had a stellar 2009 season batting .349 and had a slugging percentage of .462. Robbie played three seasons for the Longhorns and it is a credit of his tenacy and hard work that has earned him this spot and chance to go on to bigger and better things!!
Former Player Joey Grant just received an offer to play for the Southshore Rail Cats in Indiana. He will sign his contract and report after his pending Wedding. Congrats to another one of our former Players.
Former Asst Coach Reggie Christiansen Becomes Head Coach at Sac State Division-1
Sacramento State Director of Athletics Terry Wanless has announced that associate head coach Reggie Christiansen will succeed John Smith, who will retire following the 2010 season, as the school’s baseball coach.
“I am very excited to announce Reggie Christiansen as our next head baseball coach beginning in the 2011 season,” Wanless said. “I have been very impressed with not only Reggie’s work ethic and ability to teach the game of baseball, but his integrity and character. He has been a great asset to coach Smith, and I look forward to them working together during coach’s final season.”
Christiansen, 34, is entering his second season with the Hornets, and first as the team’s associate head coach. He played a key role this past season in helping lead Sacramento State to its best record since 2003. Serving as the team’s hitting coach, the Hornets posted their fourth highest batting average (.318) and fourth highest home run total (63) in school history. Eight Hornet players posted career-best averages at the plate, and seven posted career-highs in home runs and RBI.
“I’d like to thank Dr. Wanless and President Gonzalez for giving me the opportunity to lead the program following Coach Smith’s retirement,” Christiansen said. “I’d also like to thank my wife for her continued support, as she has endured living in five different cities in the past eight years while I moved through the coaching ranks. I am certainly looking forward to the chance to work with a group of young men that are eager to succeed. I’m excited about the opportunity to help this program grow and build on the foundation that was developed by Coach Smith over the past 32 years.”
Prior to coming to Sacramento State, Christiansen was given the task of building a Division I baseball program during his four seasons with the Jackrabbits, taking over at the beginning of their reclassification period. Christiansen posted a 96-113 record at South Dakota State, turning a 12-win team in Division II a year previous to his hire in 2004 into a team that won the Division I Independent Tournament in 2007, collecting a 34-19 record.
Prior to his arrival at South Dakota State, Christiansen was an assistant at the University of Kansas under Ritch Price for two seasons. During his time with the Jayhawks he served as first base coach and worked as a hitting instructor, while also overseeing the outfielders.
He spent the 2002 season as the head coach of his alma mater, Menlo College, in Atherton, Calif, where he had previously spent time as an assistant coach from 1997-99. He spent the 2001 season as the head coach in his hometown at Ferndale High School, and also spent time with three summer teams as an assistant coach, working with the San Mateo Bulldogs, the Humboldt Crabs and the Topeka Capitals.
“I’m excited and very supportive of Dr. Wanless’ decision to announce coach Christiansen as the program’s next head coach,” Smith said. “In a short period of time at Sacramento State, Reggie has demonstrated the work ethic, knowledge, and ability to teach the game the way it should be taught. He is a man of integrity with a high sense of morals, and I feel comfortable knowing that the program will continue on the right path.”
Smith announced his retirement on October 2, and will be stepping down after 32 years at the helm of the program.Robbie Nelson Signs................
Florida Winter Baseball League announced the signing of Robbie Nelson and three other players today. It was also announced that Robbie will be playing for the Seminole County Nats (Naturals) in Sanford, FL (30 minutes outside Orlando) at historic Sanford Memorial Stadium former Spring Training home of the old Boston Braves. The Nats open their winter season in Miami beginning Friday night October 30 with a 3 game next photo » CALVIN MARSHALLWorld Premiere October 2009A poignant comedy about Calvin's misguided dream to play college baseball and the people in his life who want him to succeed.
35mm feature stars Alex Frost, Michelle Lombardo and Steve Zahn. Premiering at the 2009 Austin Film Festival.
Website and trailer coming soon.
Former Bulldog Gary Lungren's Movie to premier in October. Go see it.
The 2009 Season ended with Matt Simpson again shoving the ball up some one's yen-yang. The crafty Righthander pitched a masterful game against one of the best teams in California. In the first game the Longhorns battled and battled and it took the Crabs four extra Innings to beat the Longhorns 4-3. Robbie Nelson had his best effort of the Summer and only gave up 2 runs. Then Matt Simpson scattered 8 hits and struck out 7 and with the timely hitting of Tyger Pedersen, who had 4 hits, the Horns finished off 2009 with a great 5-2 win. The season marked the first losing season ever and the Horns finished 25-28.
Simpson pitches a No-Hitter but Longhorns lose 1-0 in the State Playoffs
against San Jose Fontanetti's
The Longhorns left their bats in the Bay Area when they opened their run in the Stan Musial State Playoffs. Matt Simpson, from Menlo College, who has played for the Longhorns for 4 years pitched his best game ever. He threw a no-hitter and walked one batter and hit one. An error with 2-outs scored an unearned run in the second inning which scored the only run of the game. The Horns had 5 hits and 2 doubles but couldn't score a run. In the second game, Corey Zirbies scathered three hits and the Horns bowed to the Palo Alto Oaks 3-1. Another game where the Horns hitting went sour despite another fine pitching performance.
Congrats to Ryan Scoma-Member of the 110% Club who was drafted by the San Francisco Giants today-6/11/09-#1077 Round 36-Hard Works always pays off-He played two great seasons for us and was always a favorite of both his fellow teammates and especially his caoches!!
Former player Joe Mc Kane's album just came out-
Album-Audiodub's "Daytime TV" ---Featured Song "Save Your Soul"
Look out for "Calvin Marshall"
Former player Gary Lungren is a good Writer and Producer and has just finished a movie called "Calvin Marshall"-This you can't miss per Gary. It's all about a Junior College player who finds another avenue in his life. Is this Auto-Biographical? I remember when Gary and Brad Wickman shared my three Bedroom Apt in Belmont. I also remember the night we all went to Pier 39 and the three of us did a trio of two hit songs. I still have the tape and one of the songs was " Jack and Diane"
Hope this movie is a hit Gary!!!!!
MVP Mikael Ryder from the 2006-2008 seasons has signed a contract with the Chico Outlaws. Congrats Mike!!!!!!
Horizon Air League
The All-Star Team from this league was announced on Sept. 2007. Jason Diemer made the second team and Mikael Ryder, Ryan Scoma and Gino Lavezzo made Honorable mention.
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