David Cozzo

Height:
5-10
Weight:
170
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Miami, Fla.
High School:
Miami Palmetto
Prev School:
South Florida

On Cozzo: Transfer from South Florida, who joined Minutemen just prior to start of camp in 2008 ... Fighting for playing time at cornerback in second year in the program ... Came to UMass with four years of eligibility remaining ... Did not play for the Bulls, used as wide receiver ... Played quarterback in high school. As a redshirt senior in 2010:Game-By-Game Statistics
? Senior who is seeing time as a reserve in the secondary. Began college career at South Florida, transferring to UMass in 2008.
? Played in six games in 2010 with nine tackles.
? Two stops vs. #2 Delaware (11/13).
? Matched his career-high three tackles against Maine (11/6).
? Career-high three tackles vs. #10 New Hampshire (10/23) in Colonia Clash.
? Made a tackle vs. Holy Cross (9/11).
? Played in all 11 games in 2009 as a reserve in the secondary and on special teams. Made seven tackles with six solo stops.
? Former receiver and quarterback at Miami Palmetto H.S.
As a redshirt junior in 2009: Game-by-Game Statistics
?Played in all 11 games as a reserve in the secondary ... Made seven tackles with six solo stops ... Had one TFL for a yard and pass break-up. As a redshirt sophomore in 2008: Saw action Bryant (10/25), did not record any stats ... Moved to secondary in preseason camp. As a redshirt freshman in 2007 (At South Florida): Worked in reserve role ... Earned playing time against North Carolina ... Did not compile any stats. As a freshman in 2006 (At South Florida): Joined USF team as a walk-on ... added quality speed at an inside slot receiver position ... Redshirt season. Before College: Starred at quarterback at Miami Palmetto High School in Florida for Coach Jim Kroll ... Played in the Dade County North-South All-Star Game ... Also was starting centerfielder on the baseball team. Personal: David R. Cozzo ... Born Dec. 28, 1987 In Miami, Fla. ... Son of David and Debbie Cozzo ... Majoring in Communications. CAREER STATISTICS (Defense)

Year    GP/GS   UT  AT  TT  FR  TFL Int PD2007USF 1/0 0   0   0   0   0   0   02008    1/0 0   0   0   0   0   0   02009    11/0    6   1   7   0   0   0   02010    6/0 8   1   9   0   0   0   0Totals   29/0    14  2   16  0   0   0   0