She was also given honorable mention by the NAWS Selection Committee. She made All American at Kentucky State University and made the final cut for the 1980 U. She was given honorable mention by the World Basketball Leagues National Scouting Association. In college she was best player as a freshman in the GLIAC at Ferris State and after six games, Linnell zoomed to the top with a 21.8 scoring average and a 12.4 rebounding average. She was named Most Valuable Player on her high school team. In her three years at Northwestern, Linnell was one of the most outstanding athletes in Genesee County, ranking with the best in track and on the hardwood. With that accomplishment she gained state-wide attention. Linnell was the first girl to play on the boys junior high basketball team at Bryant Junior High. She was chosen three times All City, All Saginaw Valley and All State in track. She was the top individual performer in the Champion of Champions Track Meet at Lake Ville, setting three records. Linnell was hailed as a super star in the 1974 Olympian Games. She attended Jefferson Elementary, Bryant Junior High and Graduated from Flint Northwestern High School. Linnell grew up on the north side of Flint.
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