Russ Rose Then (2004): “Kris Brown is an energetic, enthusiastic back row player with an ability to generate points from the back line with a good jump serve as well as the courage to absorb a hard hit ball and the ability to excite the crowd with her passion for play.  Kris will receive the opportunities to do that during the year.  She has loads of confidence and experience and we will need that from her this year.”

Russ Rose Now (2025):

Before Penn State: Four-year volleyball letter-winner at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio; team captain senior year for the Generals; named third team All-State in 2001 and 2002; three-time first team All-Federal League and All-District IV (2000, ’01, ’02) selection; Federal League Player of the Year in 2001; District IV Player of the Year in 2001; led the Generals to a conference championship in 2001 and was a regional semifinalist in 2002; qualified for seven consecutive Junior Olympic National Tournaments with her club team, Cleveland Volleyball Company; two-time letterwinner in basketball; four-year honor roll student.

“Brown brings the energy,” The Daily Collegian, Nov. 8, 2006