The EKG Who Built a Legacy | Spokane News

Aaron Best, Eastern Washington’s longest-tenured coach and a 30-year program staple, turned loyalty into legacy—playing for the Eagles as a walk-on, then rising through the ranks to lead them through turbulence. Despite recent losing seasons and tough external pressures, he’s hailed as the ultimate “EKG”—the heart of EWU football, raising his family in Cheney while staying grounded amid coaching chaos. With a contract extending to 2027, Best thrives on the daily grind, embodying stability and passion that keeps the program rooted, even as it eyes its next breakthrough. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/524860a3b0836c39