Colorado State University Athletics
CSU volleyball to recognize 3 seniors Wednesday
11/25/2014 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Nov. 25, 2014
Deedra Foss
The 2013 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention will finish her career as one of the top setters in program history, currently ranking fifth in CSU history for career assists, and first during the 25-point scoring era. Foss was named the 2013 Mountain West Setter of the Year, a 2012 All-MW selection and the 2011 MW Newcomer of the Year, also adding a Sports Imports/AVCA National Player of the Week award to her resume. She currently leads the MW and ranks third nationally, averaging 11.75 assists per set.
What has been your favorite volleyball memory while at CSU?
"My favorite memory has been beating Nebraska when they were fifth in the nation. It was my redshirt freshman year, so it was my first time actually playing on the court in Moby. After we beat them the whole crowd stormed the court. It was awesome."
What is your favorite part about Fort Collins?
"My favorite part is Horsetooth. I love driving up there at any time of day. You can see the reservoir during the day, or go up at night and see all of the city lights. It's a good getaway escape place."
What are your future plans?
"I'll graduate in December with a degree in human development and family studies, and then I'd like to go play professionally, possibly in Puerto Rico, Turkey or Brazil."
Marlee Reynolds
As a two-year starter, Reynolds is CSU's leading attacker, averaging 3.11 kills per set. During Mountain West play, she ranks in the top 20 for kills (3.23; fifth), hitting percentage (.240; 17th), and points (3.61; eighth). She had a career-high 21 kills in a win vs. UNLV on Oct. 2, and in September, was named the Residence Inn Invitational MVP after helping CSU to a 3-0 week, including a win at No. 18 Arizona State. Two days later, she earned MW Player of the Week honors.
What has been your favorite volleyball memory while at CSU?
"I don't have one specific memory that stands out above others, but I enjoyed any time we got to travel together. I hadn't been to a lot of places that we've gotten to travel to, so that was always fun, and of course getting to do it with my teammates."
What is your favorite part about Fort Collins?
"I like everything about Fort Collins. Being from a small town and coming to Fort Collins, it still feels like a small town. The community is very strong, and it's a fun place to be with a lot of good people."
What are your future plans?
"After the season I'm moving to New Jersey, where my fiancé (former Rams center Weston Richburg) plays for the New York Giants. We're getting married in March."
Kelsey Snider
After switching positions prior to her junior season, the 2013 All-Mountain West selection has flourished, setting the tone in the middle and ranking among the most efficient attackers in the nation. In MW play, Snider is the only player to rank in the top 12 for kills (2.91; 10th), hitting percentage (.344; sixth), blocks (1.11; 11th), service aces (0.30; eighth) and points (3.78; third). Overall, her .373 hitting percentage ranks in the top 50 nationally and is on pace to rank ninth in CSU history.
What has been your favorite volleyball memory while at CSU?
"My favorite memory isn't a match, but the times spent in the weight room, like Junkyard Fridays. Those are the times that people don't see and cheer you on, but it's the moments where you're with your team working on where you want to go."
What is your favorite part about Fort Collins?
"I love that Fort Collins is so close to the mountains. You can go up to Horsetooth or Estes Park, but we're also close to Denver, which is where I'm from."
What are your future plans?
"I'll graduate in December with a degree in health and exercise science, and I'm planning on continuing my volleyball career overseas, hopefully in Germany."
Tickets for Wednesday's Senior Night match can be purchased online, by calling 1-800-491-RAMS or in person at the McGraw Athletic Center ticket office. The Senior Night recognition will take place prior to the start of the match, and following, the team will be presented the 2014 Mountain West championship trophy. CSU is 13-1 this season at home and ranks in the top 10 nationally for average attendance.
Behind the leadership of a stellar senior class, the Colorado State volleyball team has continued its proud tradition while elevating the Rams to a new level. The three seniors - Deedra Foss, Marlee Reynolds and Kelsey Snider - will be recognized prior to Wednesday's match, their final regular-season contest at Moby Arena.
During their time in the Green and Gold, they have established themselves among the program's all-time greats, becoming three of just a handful of players to win a conference championship in each season.
A look at the numbers:
- 127-23 overall record (.847) entering Wednesday's match.
- 77-9 record against Mountain West opponents (.895).
- 67-6 record at Moby Arena (.918).
- Five Mountain West regular-season championships, three of five players in program history to accomplish that feat. The seniors also won the 2011
- MW tournament title.
- Five trips to the NCAA tournament, extending CSU's streak to 20-straight seasons in the postseason.
- 56 weeks ranked in the top 25 of the AVCA Division I Coaches poll, including 15 in the top 10.
- Part of four of the top five crowds in Moby Arena history.
- On pace to be hold the best two-year winning percentage in program history.
- Part of the 2013 team which started the season 27-0 en route to a program-record .933 winning percentage.
Deedra Foss
The 2013 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention will finish her career as one of the top setters in program history, currently ranking fifth in CSU history for career assists, and first during the 25-point scoring era. Foss was named the 2013 Mountain West Setter of the Year, a 2012 All-MW selection and the 2011 MW Newcomer of the Year, also adding a Sports Imports/AVCA National Player of the Week award to her resume. She currently leads the MW and ranks third nationally, averaging 11.75 assists per set.
What has been your favorite volleyball memory while at CSU?
"My favorite memory has been beating Nebraska when they were fifth in the nation. It was my redshirt freshman year, so it was my first time actually playing on the court in Moby. After we beat them the whole crowd stormed the court. It was awesome."
What is your favorite part about Fort Collins?
"My favorite part is Horsetooth. I love driving up there at any time of day. You can see the reservoir during the day, or go up at night and see all of the city lights. It's a good getaway escape place."
What are your future plans?
"I'll graduate in December with a degree in human development and family studies, and then I'd like to go play professionally, possibly in Puerto Rico, Turkey or Brazil."
Marlee Reynolds
As a two-year starter, Reynolds is CSU's leading attacker, averaging 3.11 kills per set. During Mountain West play, she ranks in the top 20 for kills (3.23; fifth), hitting percentage (.240; 17th), and points (3.61; eighth). She had a career-high 21 kills in a win vs. UNLV on Oct. 2, and in September, was named the Residence Inn Invitational MVP after helping CSU to a 3-0 week, including a win at No. 18 Arizona State. Two days later, she earned MW Player of the Week honors.
What has been your favorite volleyball memory while at CSU?
"I don't have one specific memory that stands out above others, but I enjoyed any time we got to travel together. I hadn't been to a lot of places that we've gotten to travel to, so that was always fun, and of course getting to do it with my teammates."
What is your favorite part about Fort Collins?
"I like everything about Fort Collins. Being from a small town and coming to Fort Collins, it still feels like a small town. The community is very strong, and it's a fun place to be with a lot of good people."
What are your future plans?
"After the season I'm moving to New Jersey, where my fiancé (former Rams center Weston Richburg) plays for the New York Giants. We're getting married in March."
Kelsey Snider
After switching positions prior to her junior season, the 2013 All-Mountain West selection has flourished, setting the tone in the middle and ranking among the most efficient attackers in the nation. In MW play, Snider is the only player to rank in the top 12 for kills (2.91; 10th), hitting percentage (.344; sixth), blocks (1.11; 11th), service aces (0.30; eighth) and points (3.78; third). Overall, her .373 hitting percentage ranks in the top 50 nationally and is on pace to rank ninth in CSU history.
What has been your favorite volleyball memory while at CSU?
"My favorite memory isn't a match, but the times spent in the weight room, like Junkyard Fridays. Those are the times that people don't see and cheer you on, but it's the moments where you're with your team working on where you want to go."
What is your favorite part about Fort Collins?
"I love that Fort Collins is so close to the mountains. You can go up to Horsetooth or Estes Park, but we're also close to Denver, which is where I'm from."
What are your future plans?
"I'll graduate in December with a degree in health and exercise science, and I'm planning on continuing my volleyball career overseas, hopefully in Germany."
Tickets for Wednesday's Senior Night match can be purchased online, by calling 1-800-491-RAMS or in person at the McGraw Athletic Center ticket office. The Senior Night recognition will take place prior to the start of the match, and following, the team will be presented the 2014 Mountain West championship trophy. CSU is 13-1 this season at home and ranks in the top 10 nationally for average attendance.
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