The Wheelhouse: Sack The Quarterback Or COVID-19?

Connecticut Public Radio | By Matt Dwyer

Published September 9, 2020 at 8:00 AM EDT

Players, parents, and coaches show they want to play during a demonstration at the State Capitol.

High school football players, parents, and coaches make a goal line stand to try to prevent the cancellation or postponement of their season due to COVID-19. Is the virus controlled enough to let students compete on the gridiron? Also, a partisan divide deepens over the governor's coronavirus emergency powers.

Russell Blair -- Content Editor at the Hartford Courant (@RussellBlairCT)

Keila Torres Ocasio -- Investigative Editor at Hearst Connecticut (@ktorresbpt)

Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe)

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Matt Dwyer

Matt Dwyer is an editor, reporter and midday host for Connecticut Public's news department. He produces local news during All Things Considered.

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