Stamford football coach quits at halftime
The gist
Stamford High football coach Donny Panapada resigned at halftime of a 42-14 loss to Fairfield Warde.
Officials later said he could not rescind it, leaving the team without its coach.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026Panapada resigned at halftime of the game at Fairfield Warde after confrontational exchanges with players; he did not coach the second half but stayed on site, and Stamford lost 42-14.
- Oct 24, 2026Athletic director Chris Passamano met with Panapada, the coaching staff and several players to better understand the circumstances of the mid-game resignation.
- Oct 27, 2026Principal Matthew Forker emailed parents of Stamford players to provide closure on the situation; after meetings with school officials and players it was determined Panapada could not rescind the resignation.