STERLING – Retired Newman Central Catholic High School football coach Mike Papoccia continues to shows signs of progress at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove after suffering a heart attack a week ago today.
Papoccia, Newman’s current athletic director and a hall of fame football coach, was moved out of the Critical Care Unit Sunday. He was able to get out of bed, with assistance, and sit in a chair. He also was able to visit with family via Zoom, and watched the Super Bowl.