42  Aaron Robbins
	Class: RS Senior Hometown: Aurora, Colo. High School: Smoky Hill Height / Weight: 6-4 / 256 Position: Defensive End

UW This Season: Aaron Robbins returns to the Wyoming Football program in 2006, providing the Cowboys with a dynamic defensive player, who was not expected to be a part of the team in `06. A senior a year ago, Robbins missed virtually all of the 2005 season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. The injury occurred in the second game of the season against Louisiana-Monroe. Although a senior last year, he received a medical hardship ruling from the NCAA, granting him an extra year of eligibility. Robbins did not participate in 2006 spring drills, but is expected to be ready for the start of fall camp, and is listed as the co-starter at defensive end entering the `06 campaign. A very physical, aggressive player, Robbins could challenge for All-Conference honors if he can return to his form prior to the injury.

2005: Robbins began his senior season of 2005 stretching his string of consecutive games played to 38. Robbins started the first two games of `05 before suffering the season-ending knee injury. All total, he has started 22 career games as a Cowboy.

2004: Robbins entered the spring of 2004 coming off a very effective 2003 season as the Cowboys' starting tight end/h-back on offense, but he wanted to play defense. After expressing that desire to the Cowboy coaching staff, he was granted his wish and moved to the "Buck" (defensive end) position in `04 spring drills. He went on to start all 12 games in 2004. Robbins was always known for his aggressive style of play and punishing blocking skills when playing offense, he brought that same attitude to the defensive side of the ball, and immediately made the Cowboy front four more athletic. He ranked No. 8 on the Wyoming squad in tackles in `04 -- No. 2 among Cowboy defensive linemen -- with 44 total tackles. He also had 2.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for losses. He used his athletic ability to break up six opponent passes at the line of scrimmage, and intercepted one pass against Ole Miss that led to a Cowboy field goal in UW's 37-32 home win. One of his biggest plays of the season came in Wyoming's victory over UCLA in the Las Vegas Bowl. After UW took a 24-21 lead with 57 seconds remaining in the game, the Bruins got the ball back with one last chance to try and win the game. After making one first down at the UCLA 37-yard line, UCLA's quarterback dropped back on first down to pass, but Robbins broke through to sack him for a loss of nine yards back at the UCLA 28. Two incompletions and one short three-yard pass completion later and the Pokes had secured the victory.

2003: Robbins earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2003. He started eight of 12 games for Wyoming at tight end/h-back. The only four games he didn't start were when UW began the game in a four wide receiver set. He caught 10 passes for 64 yards, and scored two TDs as a sophomore. He showed his love for contact by making seven tackles on special teams. He was utilized a little bit differently from his first season as a Cowboy, moving from a traditional tight end spot to the new h-back position in the Joe Glenn offense. His blocking skills made him the ideal player for the new h-back position as he often served a role similar to a fullback coming out of the backfield.

2002: Robbins was part of Wyoming's recruiting class in the spring of 2002. He enrolled at UW in the spring of 2002, after not playing anywhere in the fall of 2001. He participated in 2002 spring drills and served as the backup at tight end his freshman season to former Cowboy senior Scott Sorensen. Appeared in all 12 games, primarily on special teams, but did catch three passes for 25 yards, including one touchdown -- a one-yard TD reception against UNLV. Earned his first letter award at UW.

High School: Robbins was a very versatile athlete who played fullback and linebacker at Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colo. He was an All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-State selection his senior season. He was credited with 81 solo tackles and 29 assisted tackles for a total of 110 tackles. He had three quarterback sacks and recovered two fumbles from his linebacker position. As a fullback, he rushed for over 400 yards. He was also used as a receiver out of the backfield, catching 10 passes. Robbins was a two-year starter for head coach Dan Gallas. Also recruited by Colorado and Colorado State.

Personal: Born July 16, 1983, he is the son of Robin Sydnor and Robert Robbins. Robbins is studying business administration.