Cowdrey says good-bye
Published on July 18, 2005 under United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Peoria Rough Riders News Release
Legendary coach Bruce Cowdrey will do what he has helped so many of his players do, after six years as Peoria's professional football coach Cowdrey will move up to a higher level. The fan adored Cowdrey will take an assist coaching position with the AFL Chicago Rush. Coach Cowdrey has more than proven himself and passed up many other opportunities in the past but has decided this coaching job is a good fit at the present time. The job change does not mean an address change for Cowdrey who will remain living in the Peoria area. Bruce would like to thank the Peoria fans for their support over the years and says he hopes they will continue to support indoor football in Peoria for many years to come.
As Head Coach of the Peoria Rough Riders. Coach Cowdrey, a familiar and popular fixture in Peoria, led the Peoria Pirates to the af2 Arena Cup Championship in 2002 and 2004. During his coaching stint in Peoria, Bruce has established an incredible 66-35 record including four league championship appearances. In 2000, Coach Cowdrey's Peoria team set an all time professional football record by completing a perfect 17-0 record en-route to the IFL Gold Cup Championship. Known for his on field intensity, discipline and ability to recruit talented players, Coach Cowdrey brings over 30 years coaching and recruiting experience to the Peoria Rough Riders organization. Bruce's indoor experience other than with the Peoria Pirates includes a brief stint with the af2 Pensacola Barracudas and the Madison Mad Dogs of the Indoor Football League. Coach Cowdrey was the Offensive Line Coach for the Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1991. Prior to coaching in the CFL, Cowdrey was an assistant coach at Indiana State, Fort Hays State, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Northwestern, South Carolina, and Missouri.
The Rough Riders encourage fans to come out and say good-bye to Bruce Cowdrey at 7:05pm on Saturday July 23rd when the Riders host their final regular season game of 2005 against the Ohio Valley Greyhounds. This game is the biggest of the year for Peoria, as the result will decide their playoff future. All tickets are half price for Saturday's game and can be purchased by contacting the Peoria Rough Rider office at (309) 637-7777.
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