Hall of Fame
Flanagan was a mainstay on the wrestling squads that transitioned from DII prominence to Southern Conference dominance. He helped lead the way to SoCon titles in 1978 and 1979, the first two years in the league. He qualified for the NCAA Championships at 177 in 1978 and 1979 becoming the first Moc to be a 2-time qualifier at the DI level. He was the SoCon Champ both years and Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 1979 SoCon Championships. Flanagan was the Mocs’ Most Outstanding Freshman in 1976 and team MOW in 1979 serving as captain his junior and senior seasons. He was runner-up at the 1977 Southeastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championships.