Joe Toriello Class: Junior Hometown: Lansdowne, Pa. High School: Upper Darby Height / Weight: 6-4 / 300 Position: T Experience: SR H.S. Coach: Richard Gentile

Joe Toriello is among the 10 returning Nittany Lions from Eastern Pennsylvania, all of whom will be looking forward to the game at Temple following Penn State's Senior Day against Purdue. The Lions' first game in Philadelphia since 1994 will provide additional family and friends of the squad members, as well as alumni and fans, an opportunity to see Penn State play in person at Lincoln Financial Field. Toriello saw his first action as a Nittany Lion in last year's contest with Temple and is looking to turn his persistent efforts in practice and the weight room into more playing time this season. He concluded spring drills as the top reserve to Dennis Landolt at right tackle. He had a 3.28 grade-point average through the spring semester.

2006 Junior Season
Toriello saw his efforts in practice and the weight room result in playing time in the win over Temple.

2005 Sophomore Season
Toriello's hard work did not result in any playing time for the Big Ten Champions.

2004 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.

High School
Toriello was a three-sport standout at Upper Darby HS. He was a three-year letterman at tight end and the defensive line for Coach Rich Gentile. During his senior season, Toriello made 10 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown, while recording 89 tackles, eight sacks and two interceptions. For his career, he totaled 17 receptions for 265 yards and three touchdowns, and 185 tackles and 18 sacks. As a senior, Toriello was named a first-team All-Central League and All-Delaware County defensive lineman, and a second-team all-league tight end. He also was named to the Pennsylvania Fab 85 list. In addition, Toriello was a two-time letterman in basketball and a three-year letterman in lacrosse.

Personal
Full name is Joseph A. Toriello. He is the son of Joe and Margie Toriello and has a sister, Lindsay. Toriello is enrolled in the Smeal College of Business. He enjoys playing golf, fishing and hunting in his spare time. Born December 10, 1985.