Check out the digs of Penn State's volleyball ace

Fawcett thought it wouldn't be right to not have the door opening shot made famous by MTV Cribs. Photo by Cody Goddard

By Mark Myers

After navigating the backroads of State College, Pa., the wide-open development  design of the street gives one the feel of being transported to another city. At the end of the circular street, the house appears inconspicuous enough with its simple brick pattern and classic slanted roof, and cookie cutter look to the exterior. But this townhouse on the outskirts of Happy Valley, is a little-known tradition in the world of Penn State women's volleyball, and is the current resident of one of the nation's best outside hitters, Nicole Fawcett, and her  teammates Christa Harmotto and Kris Brown.

Fawcett, a sophomore from Zanesfield, Ohio, is the reigning National Freshman of the Year, and the main gun in a high powered Nittany Lions attack, which is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation.

The first thing we notice is the cleanliness of the apartment. Fawcett swears it looks like this everyday.

Fawcett shows off her "Big Screen TV." Photo by Cody Goddard

"We didn't clean up because you were coming over," she said. "We usually keep this place pretty clean, especially Kris."

Fawcett then leads us to the living room entertainment center. The shelves here are mostly bare except for a stereo, TV, photos of Brown's nephew, and Brown's DVD collection.

"We watch Everyone Loves Raymond here," Fawcett said pointing to the couches that furnish the living room (one is even leather). "We usually watch our favorite TV show up here: One Tree Hill."

A Girl Gotta Eat

The girls show that not all college students rely on Raman Noodles. Photo by Cody Goddard

While the living room is for discussing whether Lucas should be with Brooke or Peyton, the kitchen is oddly enough used for cooking. Most college students usually dismiss the idea of preparing their own food and would much rather order a pizza. But the girls in this house actual seem to enjoy cooking their own meals.

"We take turn cooking with the boys next door," Fawcett said. "We always cook dinner every night it's sort of like family dinner."

It is the reveled that Fawcett's cooking skills revolved around the grill; this leads Harmotto to interject, "She's the grillwoman."

Next, we are led to the cupboard, which is actually stocked with everything from Special K cereal to boxes upon boxes of pasta. A glance to the bottom and one realizes that it also double as storage for cleaning products.

After the tour of the rather small first floor, Fawcett leads us to the basement, where the girls' three bedrooms are located.