Senior is poised for a full-time starting role after three years of solid contributions at defensive tackle ... is expected to be ASU’s starting left tackle ... at 295 pounds, is ASU’s second-largest defensive player and a force against the run but continues to possess the athleticism that earned him playing time as a 265-pound freshman and is a skilled pass-rusher.

2009: Saw action in all 14 games as a member of ASU’s deep rotation at defensive tackle ... made two starts at right tackle (vs. Georgia Southern and at Furman) but spent most of the season as a top reserve behind all-conference seniors Malcolm Bennett and Anthony Williams ...  made at least one tackle in 13-of-14 games ... started off the season fast, matching his career high with five tackles against both East Carolina and McNeese State ... also had a tackle for loss against both ECU and MSU ... had four tackles and was in on the first sack of his career in romp over Georgia Southern ... recorded four tackles and first carer solo sack against Western Carolina ... made three tackles and was in on a stop behind the line of scrimmage in national semifinals at Montana.

2008: Production waned a bit from his impressive freshman campaign, but he remained a solid and valuable member of the regular rotation along the defensive line ... recorded seven tackles on the season, including two apiece versus nationally ranked foes Elon and Richmond.

2007: Appeared in 12 games, making three starts at left tackle … was in the starting lineup for his collegiate debut at Michigan … fared well against U-M with four tackles (three assists) … registered four more stops and was in on his only tackle for loss of the season the following week versus Lenoir-Rhyne … recorded season highs for total tackles (five) and solo tackles (four) at Wofford … finished season with 20 total stops (10 solo).

High School: Recorded 297 tackles, 16 sacks, two forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, an interception and five pass break-ups as a prep ... also blocked four punts on special teams ... played linebacker for three seasons before moving to nose guard as a senior ... named all-league, all-county and all-state as a junior and senior ... captained Waldwick as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and track and field ... coached by Stan Myles.

Personal: Full name is Robert James Bozzo... born Nov. 2, 1988 (turns 22 during season).... son of Robert and Anita Bozzo.... majoring in industrial design ... aspires to work in New York City as an advertising agent ... is the first New Jersey native to don the Black and Gold since Pat O’Donnell (Basking Ridge, N.J.) in 1993.