Vince Hannon

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Plainfield, Ill.
High School:
Montini Catholic

OUTLOOK: Making his first collegiate start in the Tiger lineup Jan. 12, 2008 against Northwestern at the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals, Hannon recorded a win by shutout, 4-0. Hannon has the potential to challenge expected starter and redshirt freshman Max Shanaman, for the starting position at 149 pounds.

"Vince moved up one weight class and will compete at 149 pounds," Missouri Head Coach Brian Smith said. "He had an up-and-down season last year at 141 pounds and had a key win at the National Duals over Keith Sulzer from Northwestern. Vince is an unorthodox wrestler who is difficult to coach against. I think if he maintains his focus he should do well this season."

2007-08: Hannon, wrestling in the 141-pound weight class, opened and closed his redshirt freshman season in the same fashion, earning a win by fall. Competing at the Lindenwood Open on Oct. 27, his first tournament appearance of the season, Hannon pinned Ryan Gudde of St. Louis Community College in 5:38, helping the Tiger to a second place finish. Hannon ended the season by facing Grant Baker from Central Missouri and pinned him in 3:50 for a third place showing. Hannon recorded sixth-place finishes at the Central Missouri Open on Nov. 11 and the Missouri Open on Nov. 18. The Tiger 141-pounder made his first career start in the Missouri lineup Jan. 12 at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Wrestling in the UNI Dome, Hannon defeated Keith Sulzer of Northwestern, 4-0, giving Missouri its first points of the dual.

2006-07: Hannon recorded three top-five tournament finishes in his first season in a Missouri singlet. Finishing second at the Lindenwood Open, Hannon rattled off three straight wins before falling to teammate Ashtin Primus in the championship round on Oct. 27. Later in the campaign, Hannon took fourth at both the Dan Gable Collegiate Wrestling Open, Jan. 13 and the Missouri Valley Open, Feb. 3. Earning 12 wins, his final victory of the season was a fall in 4:55. Hannon ended his redshirt campaign with three major decision victories, one win by technical fall and one win by fall.

HIGH SCHOOL: Competing in three different weight classes during his days at Montini Catholic High School, Hannon was a member of the three-time state champion Bronco wrestling team (2004, 2005, 2006). Hannon finished fourth in the state of Illinois his sophomore (2004) year at 112 pounds taking fourth again as a senior in 2006 at 125 pounds. Making the transition from the 103 pound weight class to the 112 pound class during his sophomore season, Hannon excelled at both weights. Hannon moved up to the 125-pound weight class prior to the start of his senior season where he also proved successful, ranking 13th in the nation. Hannon earned state accolades and national recognition, earning All-America honors following his senior campaign. While in high school, Hannon compiled a 156-28 record.

PERSONAL: Hannon was born July 15, 1988, to parents William and Andrea in Plainfield, Ill. Older brother to Paige (15) and Liam (11), Hannon is undecided on his major.