Vince gained some valuable starting experience at tight end last season ... named to Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll for academics

2011
Started seven games and saw action in all 11 ... recorded two receptions — career-long 23-yarder and 4-yard touchdown — in Beef Bowl game against Indiana State ... caught at least one pass in final five games ofseason ... tallied career-best five receptions for 34 yards in home game versus North Dakota State

2010
Played in all 11 games ... did not factor into any receiving statistics, but did record one kickoff return for four yards and was credited with pair of tackles on special teams

2009
Redshirted ... honored as team’s Scout Offense Player of the Week prior to Missouri State game and as Scout Special Teams Player of the Week the following week before North Dakota State game

BEFORE SDSU
Earned all-conference and first-team all-area honors from both the Northwest Herald and Daily Herald newspapers in suburban Chicago ... two-year captain and was honored as team offensive lineman of the year ... recorded 415 receiving yards and three touchdowns in helping lead Crystal Lake South High School to the Class 7A semifinals in 2008 under the direction of coach Jim Stuglis