Oct. 21, 2004

Oct. 21, 2004

Melissa Allbery
6-3
MIDDLE BLOCKER
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
GRETNA, NEB.

Melissa Allbery has been hampered by injuries since arriving at Missouri. She missed last season recovering from a shoulder injury and then a knee injury last spring delayed her comeback. Earlier this season a hand injury landed her in a cast, most likely ending a possible comeback this year. Before coming to MU, Allbery set a school record at Gretna (Neb.) High School for hitting percentage (.461) as a senior. She was named to the Class B All-State First Team and the Super State Second Team in 2002. She earned six Academic All-State honors and was the valedictorian of her class.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Golf.

Q: What is the best piece of advice you ever received?
A: Don't be frustrated by short team failures, look to the long term goal.

Q: What is one thing that your teammates probably don't know about you?
A: That there once was a time that I wasn't injured.

Q: What CD is in your CD player right now?
A: Shania.

Q: If you won a $1 million shopping spree, what would you buy?
A: A good knee.

Q: What is your favorite place to eat in Columbia?
A: Olive Garden.

Q: What is the best part about Mizzou Volleyball?
A: The girls.

Q: Who is the funniest person on the team?
A: Shen Danru, but not intentionally.

Q: If you weren't playing volleyball, what sport would you play?
A: Basketball.

Q: Who is the most famous person you have met?
A: Jay Leno.