2009 Volleyball Roster
Sep 19 (Fri)
7 PM
Schylur Edelman
- Position:
- Middle Blocker
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Sterling, Colo.
- High School:
- Sterling
As a Junior in 2009
Edelman, one of the Buff's tri-captains for the 2009 season, saw her first action in 2009 against Oklahoma (9/30), after missing the first 12 games due to injury. Her return was marked by early success, as she recorded a career-high eight digs against the Sooners. She started each of CU's 17 remaining matches after returning to the lineup and played in 57 sets. Edelman recorded three assists against Texas A&M (10/17), tying a career-high. She finished the season with 85 kills and 1.49 kills per set, and her .240 kill percentage ranked second on the team. Edelman finished her CU career with 243 total blocks, which tied her for 15th among CU's career block leaders.
As a sophomore in 2008
Edelman started in all 29 matches for the Buffs and appeared in all but one set during the 2008 season. She led CU in blocking for the second straight season and ranked eighth in the Big 12, averaging 0.97 per set. Her 100 blocks for the year advanced her to a tie for 22nd on CU’s career blocks chart and made her the first Buffs since 2002 to record 100 or more in consecutive seasons. Edelman put up a season-high nine blocks (one solo and eight assists) against Iowa State (10/18). One of Edelman’s finest performances of the season came against in-state rival No. 21 Colorado State (9/10). She matched a career-high with 13 kills and set a career-high with 17.5 points, and recorded eight blocks. Edelman hit a career-best .636 at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (9/6) with nine kills on 11 swings and only two errors.
As a freshman in 2007
Edelman was CU’s top middle blocker in 2007. She became the first Buff in four years to put up more than 10 blocks in a match and she did it twice. Edelman recorded 12 block assists against Kansas State (9/22). The 12 block performance ranked eighth in the Big 12. She did it again against Iowa State (10/17) with two block solos and nine block assists, which ranked 10th in the league. Edelman hit .500 against Texas Tech (11/3) with 13 kills on 22 swings with just two errors. Her season high was 15 kills against Texas A&M (11/12). Edelman averaged 1.04 blocks per game in Big 12 matches and 1.02 on the year. She became the first Buff to average more than 1.00 blocks per game since 2002.
High School
Edelman was a two-time All-Colorado First Team selection by the Rocky Mountain News. As a junior, she was even named the RMN 4A Player of the Year and a prevolleyball.com All-American. Edelman was a three-time All-Northern League selection as well. As a senior, she broke the school record for aces in a single season with 96 as she helped the Tigers to a 27-3 overall record and a third place finish at the state tournament. The Tigers won the state 4A championship the previous season with an undefeated record of 31-0. Both seasons she helped the team to its conference and regional titles. Edelman also played basketball in high school. She helped SHS to a championship in 2005 with a 27-1 record. As a senior she was an All-American, as well as all-conference and all-state.
Personal
Born Schylur Marie Edelman on June, 28, 1989 in Sterling, Colo., to parents Tom and Diana Edelman. She has a younger brother, Mike. Edelman lists her hobbies as working out, riding horses and riding four-wheelers. She has participated in the rodeo and her family has two horses. Edelman was also recruited by St. Mary’s (Calif.), Nebraska and UNLV.
Academics
Edelman was a business major at Colorado. She was a member of the National Honor Society and earned academic letters in high school. Edelman represented CU at the NCAA Student-Athlete Development Conference in May of 2009.
Getting to Know Edelman
My favorite thing about Colorado Volleyball is: my teammates
Favorite motivational saying or expression: Some succeed because they are destined. Some succeed because they are determined.--Unknown
Best moment from your 2008-09 season: Beating Nebraska
When I am in Coors, I think: It’s time to work out
Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Hang out with my friends
If you could pick one reality TV show to be on, what would it be and why?: Wipeout because it’s hilarious
My favorite pump-me-up song is: Depends on my mood, usually “Undead” by Hollywood Undead
“Must See” TV for me is: CSI: Miami
My teammates would say I am: Crazy
The three things I have to pack for a road trip: My iPod, my U.S. Ski Team sweatshirt and my phone
Sport that I would like to try other than volleyball: Equestrian
When I am not playing volleyball I’m most likely: Hanging out with Eric
Best talent not related to volleyball: Riding Horses
Favorite restaurant: Chipotle
Favorite musician: Mayday Parade
Last book I read: My management textbook
Favorite candy or snack: Mountain Dew
I would most like to travel to: New Zealand
Favorite movie: Iron Man
If I could meet any famous person it would be: Chauncey Billups
My most memorable moment in sports: Beating Taggart and Aj in 2 on 2 with Eric.
Favorite website: cnn.com
Favorite volleyball road trip: Any where we get to take the charter jet because it’s like a roller coaster
Hobbies: Riding Horses and 4-Wheelers
My plans for after graduation are: Try to find a job in the current economic condition
My favorite class at CU is: My management classes
Advice to young athletes: Train hard and do what makes you happy
