Arkansas State University

Farella was a four-year letterman with the ASU football team from 1954-57, earning All-America recognition at his guard position in both 1956 and 1957.  One of ASU's?co-captains on the football team in 1957, Farella was named an Associated Press, Williamson and NCAA?All-America selection as a senior. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native was also an Associated Press and NAIA All-America selection as a junior in 1956.