Stamford High School football coach Donny Panapada has apologized for resigning during halftime of a game against Norwalk on November 8, 2025, and expressed hope to return to the team in the future.
The incident occurred during a high school football matchup in Norwalk, Connecticut. Panapada's abrupt departure left the team without a head coach for the second half. In a statement reported by CT Insider on November 1, 2026, Panapada acknowledged his actions and said he hopes to rejoin the program.
