
Bill Doba, WSU Coaching Legend, Passes Away at 85
Bill Doba, the longtime defensive coordinator and five‑year head coach at Washington State University, died at 85, leaving behind a legacy of defensive excellence and mentorship.
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Bill Doba, the longtime defensive coordinator and five‑year head coach at Washington State University, died at 85, leaving behind a legacy of defensive excellence and mentorship.

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