Topic: Brian Toal

Brian P. Toal (born March 8, 1985) is a former linebacker for the Boston College Eagles football team.

After a senior season in which he made 106 tackles and 10.5 sacks as a linebacker and ran for 1,063 yards and 32 touchdowns as a half back, Toal was named an All-American by USA Today and Parade, selected as the New Jersey Player of the Year by Gatorade and the Newark Star-Ledger, and chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. A two-time All-State first-team selection, he led Don Bosco to back-to-back NJSIAA Parochial Group 4 titles (2002 and 2003). Toal also excelled on Don Bosco's track team, winning the 100, 200 and shot put events at the league meet as a junior.

One of the most coveted recruits in BC football history, Toal played in all 12 games as a true freshman, starting the final nine. He made his college debut in the season opener at Ball State, making one solo stop and four assisted tackles. He was named Big East Defensive Player of the Week after a career-high 15 tackles (12 solos, two tackles for loss) against Rutgers. He finished as BC's second-leading tackler with 77 (37 solos). He also recorded 4.5 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one blocked punt. He was selected as the 2004 Big East Rookie of the Year and a The Sporting News Freshman All-American. He made seven tackles in BC's Continental Tire Bowl victory of North Carolina.