
veteran anchor with trench toughness for SIU
Mike Farrell has the profile of a steady, physical center whose value goes beyond box-score stats: Southern Illinois listed him at 6-foot-3, 295 pounds, and he had already started all 14 games in the previous season, signaling real durability and trust from the staff. He’s the kind of interior lineman who stabilizes protection calls and keeps an offense on schedule—exactly the sort of low-drama, high-accountability piece good teams love. If you want a smart, experienced pivot with proven reliability in the middle, Farrell fits the bill.