Sam Durley has been named the new East Peoria head football coach.
The former record-setting Eureka College quarterback was announced as the new coach Tuesday morning, following school board approval at Monday night’s meeting. Durley, who becomes EP’s fifth coach since 2013, replaces Dustin Jefferson, whose resignation was approved at Monday meeting.
“My vision for this program is to create a culture,” Durley said in a release, “and environment that student athletes want to be a part of.”
East Peoria Community High School proudly announces Sam Durley as the new Head Football Coach. With an impressive background, Durley brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Raiders’ football program. #ProudtobeEP pic.twitter.com/PaJdxiuTfa
— EPCHS Athletics (@EPCHS_Athletics) December 19, 2023
Durley, who will serve as a long-term substitute, comes to EP from Eureka College where he spent the 2023 season as the first full-time offensive coordinator in program history. His offense scored 24.7 points a game and averaged 367.9 yards per game (204.5 passing, 163.4 rushing) as the Red Devils finished 4-6.
“With an impressive background, Durley brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Raiders’ football program,” the school said in a post on X.com.
During his four-year playing career at EC, Durley made national headlines with his current all-division NCAA record of 736 passing yards against Knox College on Sept. 1, 2012. He still holds career records for passing yards (8,162), completions (572), pass attempts (1,141) and passing touchdowns (61).
Jefferson spent four seasons as EP head coach, taking over the job in Feb. 2020 just before the pandemic shut down Illinois high school football until spring 2021. The former Illinois linebacker went 4-27 in that time. East Peoria…
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Author : Journal Star
Publish date : 2023-12-19 14:40:18
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