1991-92:
MIZZOU: Made the most improvement of any Tiger last season when she returned from a stress fracture in her leg suffered during her freshman year. Making a 180-degree turnaround, she became a consistent force inside the lane for Mizzou. Closed the season as the Tigers' fourth-leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 6.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Will be looked to for leadership and strong inside play with the departure of Stacey Primus and Lisa Sandbothe. Saw action in 27 of MU's 28 games, starting 11. Scored a career-high 17 points versus Cal-Santa Barbara on Dec. 31. Overall, scored in double figures nine times. On the boards, pulled down a career-high 15 rebounds against Southwest Missouri State on Dec. 14. Off the court, she was selected to the honorable mention Phillips 66 Academic All-Big Eight squad. Saw action in only three games as a freshman due to her injury.
HIGH SCHOOL: Led her Salisbury High team to the Missouri Class 2A state championship in 1989. Averaged 25 points and 12 rebounds per game as a senior. Named to the first-team all-state squad and chosen the conference MVP her final two prep seasons. Selected to the all-district team as a sophomore, junior and senior. Among the top ten candidates for the Miss Show-Me Basketball voting. Earned the team's MVP honors her last two years. Excellent student who earned an Alumni Scholarship. Finished sixth in her class. Also lettered in track.
PERSONAL: Majoring in accounting. Hobbies are tennis and swimming. High school coach - Dennis Humphrey. Parents - Robert and Norma Linneman. Born Aug. 4, 1971.
RUTHERFORD ON LINNEMAN: "Lynette got a lot of playing experience at the post position last season. She has gotten even stronger this year and should be a factor with our inside game. She has a great attitude, works hard and is a good motivator for the team. Lynette will be relied upon for her experience, rebounding and shooting."
1990-91:
AT MIZZOU: Will have an opportunity to contribute to Missouri's inside game. Slowed by a stress fracture during the first half of the season and saw only limited action the remainder of the year. Played in just three games last season, but showed a strong effort around the basket. Scored two points against Oklahoma. Pulled down a rebound during each game. A hard worker.
IN HIGH SCHOOL: Led her Salisbury High team to the Missouri Class 2A state championship in 1989. Averaged 25 points and 12 rebounds per game as a senior. Named to the first-team all-state squad and chosen the conference MVP her final two prep seasons. Selected to the all-district team as a sophomore, junior and senior. Among the top ten candidates for the Miss Show-Me Basketball voting. Earned the team's MVP honors her last two years. Excellent student who earned an Alumni Scholarship. Finished sixth in her class. Also lettered in track.
PERSONAL: Majoring in business administration. Hobbies are tennis and swimming. High school coach - Dennis Humphrey. Parents — Robert and Norma Linneman. Born Aug. 4, 1971.
RUTHERFORD ON LINNEMAN: "Lynette worked hard this summer and really dedicated herself to basketball. She is in better shape and a lot stronger than she was as a freshman. She will add depth at the post position, and is an individual who will improve with each practice. Lynette has great leadership abilities, and her enthusiasm will help the team."
1989-90:
College: Could be one of the biggest surprises of the Tigers' recruiting class. Has the knack for getting loose rebounds and taking the ball strong to the hoop.
High School, Personal: Averaged 25 points and 12 rebounds for Salisbury. Salisbury captured the state 2A title last season. Salisbury High won the district and conference crowns three times while she played there. Was a first-team all-state choice as well as conference MVP her final two prep seasons. Made the district team her final three campaigns. Made the top ten for the Miss Show-Me Basketball voting and was Salisbury's team MVP the last two seasons.
An excellent student, she earned an Alumni Scholarship and finished sixth in her class. Majoring in business administration. Parents are Robert and Norma Linneman. Born 8-04-71.
Rutherford on Linneman: “Lynette Linneman will bring some aggressive post play for the Tigers as well as her great ability to rebound.”