John Farroba Named to BSU Football Coaching Staff

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – Bridgewater State University head football coach Chuck Denune announced that former standout safety John Farroba has been named to the Bears’ coaching staff.  Farroba, who was a student assistant on the staff last season, will be working with the defensive backs.

Farroba was an outstanding safety for the Bears from 2007 to 2010.  He played in 30 games and recorded 121 tackles (85 solo), seven interceptions and ten pass breakups.  Farroba was selected to the New England Football Conference (NEFC) All-Bogan Division Second Team following his senior campaign of 2010.

John earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from BSU in 2012.  He presently resides in his hometown of North Attleboro, Massachusetts.  Earlier this month, John worked as a staff member for the Manning Passing Academy held at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.