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Jimmy Hamel Redshirt Freshman Business Natick, MA Natick

197 lbs

Outlook: Will compete for the starting job at 197... Ranked fourth in the MAC in the preseason poll at that weight class... Best assets are his conditioning, attitude and work ethic... Coach Beichner says, “he’s capable of winning because he has such a big heart and a big gas tank.”

Redshirt Freshman (06-07): Redshirted in first season at UB... Wrestled to a 6-4 record while splitting time between 184 and 197 lbs.... Placed fifth at the UB Open at 197 lbs.(11/5).

High School: Won a Massachusetts State Championship at 189 pounds for head coach Bob Anniballi... Was a two-time member of the Boston Globe's All-Scholastics Wrestling Team after finishing second at the New England Championships... Finished career with a 146-23 record.

Personal: Born on May 12, 1987... Parents are Joe and Joan... Has six brothers, Dan, Dave, Don, Mark, Paul and Steve, and has five sisters, Ann, Janet, Mary, Nancy and Sue... Favorite movie is 300... Chose to attend UB for its good academics and sports... Lifetime goal is to become an All-American.