
Joe Bozikovich brings veteran Boise State grit to the middle
Joe Bozikovich is a battle-tested defensive tackle whose value has long been tied to toughness, leverage, and reliability in the trenches for Boise State. The standout context: he once battled back from a severe knee injury that included MCL, PCL, meniscus damage and a tibia fracture, which says a lot about his resilience and pain tolerance. For a team, that usually means a player who can anchor, absorb contact, and set a physical tone—less flashy, more blue-collar, and exactly the kind of interior presence coaches tend to trust.