by Mike Farley Jr. | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog Entries, Farley Stories
Farley & Perrin would play paddleball, which was a harder game to play because the ball did not have the bounce. I went with them to several paddleball tournaments around WI. I remember Farley teaching me how to play racquetball. After a few days, he told me to...
by Mike Farley Jr. | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog Entries, Farley Stories
“To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – that is to have succeeded” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson To say that Mike Farley...
by Mike Farley Jr. | Oct 16, 2018 | Farley Stories
Another favorite memory I have of Coach… We had those half shirt game jerseys and Jeff Reginald knew how to tie them up so they were tight to the shoulder pads. It decreased the amount of material the O-lineman could use to hold you. We were tying them up...
by Mike Farley Jr. | Oct 16, 2018 | Farley Stories
Memories from the UW-River Falls Football Office: Coach Farley hired me in 1977 basically “off the street” as I had never attended college and had been a stay at home mom. We shared a very small office in Karges. My typewriter was at the end of a long...
by Mike Farley Jr. | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog Entries, Memorial Celebration
After a great victory by the Falcon football team over UW-Stout 21-19 to set the stage, the Mike Farley Memorial Celebration kicked off in the Don Page Arena adjacent to Ramer Field at 4pm. It was a casual gathering of nearly 400 people to listen to and share in the...
by Mike Farley Jr. | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog Entries, Farley Stories
I remember Coach Farley challenging me to a game of racquetball my junior year at RF. I had heard the legendary stories of Coach being an outstanding racquetball player with a great kill shot. I had never played racquetball, but I thought that I was athletic and...
by Mike Farley Jr. | Oct 14, 2018 | Blog Entries, Farley Stories
Thank you, Coach Walker. You’ve kept the spirit of my father alive within your football program when you certainly didn’t have to. The help that you’ve given, the memorabilia, your sentiments — all honor him. Thank you, Matt. Look at this turn out. If you ever...
by Steve Farley | Oct 14, 2018 | Blog Entries, Farley Stories
My name is Steve Farley and I’m the oldest of the 3 Farley boys. On behalf of my family, thank you very much for being here today to help celebrate my dad’s life. My father wasn’t big on parties or social events but having the chance to see all of you, this is one...
by David Farley | Oct 14, 2018 | Farley Stories
Coach Farley was famous for entertaining public speaking appearances around the state and around the country. The success he earned on the field caught the attention of many to have him come in and share his philosophy of coaching with their groups. One such poem...
by David Farley | Oct 14, 2018 | Farley Stories
Coach Farley was often called upon to speak at clinics and conventions over the years. One of his favorite poems to leave the crowd with was called the Bridge Builder by Will Dromgoole. Coach’s son, Dr. David Farley, shares his thoughts a great piece of...
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