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Former Bloomsburg college football coach Paul Darragh dies following battle with cancer
Paul Darragh, who spent 23 seasons at Bloomsburg University as defensive coordinator and head coach, has died following a battle with cancer. He compiled a 52-28 record and led the Huskies to back-to-back PSAC East titles and Division II playoff appearances.
Paul Darragh, a longtime college football coach who spent more than two decades at Bloomsburg University, has died following a battle with cancer, the university announced.
Darragh spent 23 seasons at Bloomsburg, serving as defensive coordinator for 16 years and head coach for seven. During his tenure as head coach, he compiled a record of 52 wins and 28 losses. The Huskies went 21-4 in his first two seasons at the helm, winning back-to-back PSAC East titles and earning a spot in the Division II playoffs both years. Darragh was named PSAC East Coach of the Year in both 2013 and 2014.
Tributes from Bloomsburg officials
Bloomsburg Director of Athletics Michael McFarland paid tribute to Darragh's impact on the program.
"Paul's impact on Bloomsburg football and the student-athletes he coached went far beyond wins and championships," McFarland said. "For more than two decades, Paul devoted himself to this program and helped establish the standard that defined Bloomsburg football for so many years."
He added: "He was an outstanding football coach, mentor, and friend to so many in our community. Our thoughts are with the entire Darragh family."
Current Bloomsburg head coach Frank Sheptock also expressed his condolences.
"It was an honor to work with Coach Darragh," Sheptock said. "He was a good man! Coach Darragh epitomized the values of Husky football! He impacted players in the classroom and on the field."
Career before Bloomsburg
Prior to his time at Bloomsburg, Darragh coached at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, William Paterson, Gannon, Northeastern and Temple. He also played college football at Temple, where he was a three-year starter and team captain for the Owls.
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Framing: Emphasizes Darragh's role as a former Bloomsburg coach and his death due to cancer, while leaving out career details and other biographical information. — Tribute tone, notable in quotes such as 'Paul’s impact on Bloomsburg football and the student-athletes he coached went far beyond wins and championships.'
Facts Included:
Paul Darragh died following a battle with cancer
Bloomsburg announced his death
Darragh spent 23 seasons at Bloomsburg
He was defensive coordinator for 16 years
He was head coach for seven years
Record of 52-28 as head coach
Huskies were 21-4 in his first two seasons
Won back-to-back PSAC East titles
Earned a spot in the Division II playoffs both years
Named PSAC East Coach of the Year in 2013 and 2014
Quote from Michael McFarland, Director of Athletics
Quote from Frank Sheptock, current head coach
Prior coaching at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, William Paterson, Gannon, Northeastern, and Temple
Played college football at Temple, three-year starter and team captain
Framing: Highlights Darragh's death due to cancer and his coaching role at Bloomsburg. — Commemorative and respectful, seen in quotes like 'outstanding football coach, mentor, and friend'.
Facts Included:
Paul Darragh died following a battle with cancer
Bloomsburg announced his death
Darragh spent 23 seasons at Bloomsburg
He was defensive coordinator for 16 years
He was head coach for seven years
Record of 52-28 as head coach
Huskies were 21-4 in his first two seasons
Won back-to-back PSAC East titles and made Division II playoffs in both years
Named PSAC East Coach of the Year in both 2013 and 2014
Michael McDirector of Athletics at Bloomsburg made a statement
Current head coach Frank Sheptock made a statement
Previously coached at multiple universities including Temple
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