Bill Doba, Longtime Washington State Coach, Dies at 85
Summary
Bill Doba, who was the head coach and longtime defensive coordinator for Washington State University’s football team, died at age 85. He coached the team to several wins, including three Apple Cup victories, and was recognized as Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 2003.Key Facts
- Bill Doba was born in 1940 in South Bend, Indiana, and played college football before a hip injury ended his career.
- He started coaching high school football in Indiana before moving to college coaching roles in Indiana, Purdue, and The Citadel.
- Doba joined Washington State University in 1989 as linebackers coach and later became defensive coordinator and assistant head coach.
- The 1994 Washington State defense, called the "Palouse Posse," ranked second nationally in total defense.
- Doba became Washington State’s head coach in 2002 and led the team to a 10-3 record and a Holiday Bowl win in his first season.
- He coached the Cougars for five seasons with an overall record of 30-29.
- Doba won three Apple Cup games against Washington, the only coach in the team’s history with a winning record in that rivalry.
- He was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and passed away in 2023 at the age of 85.
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