Former Washington State coach Bill Doba dies at 85 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 PST

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What happenedBill Doba, the celebrated former Washington State defensive coordinator who later served as the Cougars head coach for five years in the 2000s, died Friday, according to multiple reports. He was 85.

What changedThe left frames it as "Bill Doba, beloved WSU football coach, dies at 85". The center frames it as "Former Washington State coach Bill Doba dies at 85 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 PST".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Bill Doba, beloved WSU football coach, dies at 85". The center frames it as "Former Washington State coach Bill Doba dies at 85 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 PST".

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Aug 28, 11:27 PM: The Spokesman-Review (Spokane) joined the source map.

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The Seattle Times26m ago

Bill Doba, beloved WSU football coach, dies at 85

Bill Doba, the celebrated former WSU defensive coordinator who later served as the Cougars head coach for five years, died Friday, according to multiple reports. He was 85.

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The Spokesman-Review (Spokane)2h ago

Former Washington State coach Bill Doba dies at 85 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 PST

Bill Doba, the celebrated former Washington State defensive coordinator who later served as the Cougars head coach for five years in the 2000s, died Friday, according to multiple reports. H...

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