Russ Rose Then (1998): “Lindsay’s career has been marred with injury. However, she was healthy last season (1997), and I thought she had a good year. We’re going to need her to have a better year whether she’s playing right side or switching into the middle. Lindsay hits the ball hard, she has good game sense, and she’s played a long time. She needs to help us in that important leadership area that everybody depended on Terri Zemaitis for. If Lindsay can do those things, then she’ll be fine. To me, it always boils down to health in Lindsay’s case. She’s a strong girl, but her structure seems to be unable to maintain the pounding and the wear and tear that can happen throughout a long season. If she can keep an eye on herself, and keep herself fresh, then I think she’ll continue to make some great contributions.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Lindsay was a strong athlete and outside attacker. She had a heavy hand and was aggressive with how she played the game. She had some injuries that held her back at times, but she was a very important contributor to the program.”
Lindsay Anderson on Her Penn State Career: “I wouldn’t trade my experiences for anything. It was a positive and fun atmosphere for student-athletes. We worked so hard and I’ll always be able to take the Intangibles with me. Playing under Russ gave me confidence that I can do anything. He’s such a great coach and he makes you succeed.”
1998 Season (Senior): Highlights and Awards: AVCA All-American … Academic All-Big Ten … All-Big Ten First Team.
Season Recap: Played in all 36 matches and all 114 sets … ranked 2nd on the team with 2.85 kills/set, hitting .303 … led the team with 32 service aces … ranked 3rd on the team with 1.10 blocks/set … ranked 2nd on the team with 2.61 digs/set (9th in the Big Ten).
NCAA Tournament: Tied for the team lead (with Carrie Schonveld) with 12 digs in the Regional Semifinal sweep of No. 23 Louisville (12/9) … led the team with 14 digs in Regional Final sweep of No. 7 BYU (12/11) … her 21 digs led Penn State in its 3-1 National Semifinal win over #3 Nebraska (12/16) … led Penn State with 16 digs in the 2-3 National Championship match loss to #1 Long Beach State (12/18).
Before Penn State: Anderson was a three-year starter for the Crystal Lake Central H.S. volleyball team; was recognized as a 1993 Chicago Sun-Times and Champaign Gazette first-team All State member and AAU All-American; a Chicago Tribune second-team All-State selection; Anderson led the Tigers to the Fox Valley Conference title; she played on the North Squad in the 1993 Chicago Sun-Times high school all-star match; Anderson participated in the USVBA Junior Olympics in 1992 and 1993, playing for the Sky High Volleyball Club; Anderson also played softball for the Tigers, starting at catcher and first base.
“Former star Anderson back home in Rec Hall,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 16, 2001
“Time flies,” The Daily Collegian, Dec. 1, 1998
“Business as usual,” The Daily Collegian, Nov. 16, 1998
“Fabululous Five,” The Daily Collegian, Jun. 17, 1994
