Tom O'Brien (2017) - Varsity Club Hall of Fame

Tom O'Brien

Boston College’s all-time leader in victories with 75 over ten seasons as head coach.
After two rebuilding years, his teams posted a combined record of 67-31, earning eight consecutive post-season berths and winning seven bowl games.
Five of his teams were ranked in the Top 20.
Players he coached included six All-Americans; three of BC’s all-time leading rushers; and 26 National Football League draft picks including nine first-round selections.
His teams were outstanding performers in the classroom as well as on the field; in 2004, he won the American Football Coaches Association Academic Achievement Award for a 100% graduation rate. In seven other seasons, BC received Honorable Mention from the AFCA.
His 2005 team was ranked #1 by USA Today for the combination of athletic and academic success.
His 2006 team has the highest academic success rate of any ranked team in the nation.