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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.
The headline splitThe 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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Left / center-leftBill Doba, beloved WSU football coach, dies at 85
The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report
CenterFormer Washington State coach Bill Doba dies at 85 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 PST
The Spokesman-Review (Spokane) · Center · News report
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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.
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...
