Fort Bend ISD Nation is a new digital community that will allow Fort Bend ISD alumni to stay up-to-date with exciting news in Fort Bend while allowing us to find meaningful ways to engage and support our alumni. A native of Houston, Hightower earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Texas where he was a three-year letterman and special teams standout for the Longhorns. He went on to play for Naval Academy Preparatory School from, Jonathan Pry has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. Hightower was born in Cedartown, on September 29, 1929 but spent many of his years in Americus, a town that would become home to he and his family. Gould set the 49ers single-season franchise record for field goal percentage (97.1), as he connected on 33 of 34 field goal attempts and finished the season with 126 points. Schreiber announced his retirement in April after going 33-59 in nine seasons at Austin, leading the Bulldogs to two playoff appearances. $('span#sw-emailmask-126325').replaceWith(''); $(document).ready(function () { He went on to play for Naval Academy Preparatory School from 1993-1994 and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 1994-1997. Youngs comes over from Wichita Falls Hirschi, where he took the team from a combined three wins in his first two seasons to an 11 and 10-win campaign in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Hell join the staff at Lovelady. In 2017, the 49ers special teams units excelled under Hightower's guidance. No, you cant get it in Chicago. LaReau retired this offseason. Hickey comes to Yates from Summer Creek where he was an assistant. Hightower began his NFL career as a coaching assistant with the Texans in 2006 and was promoted to special-teams assistant in 2008. Here's what we learned. There's a new special teams coordinator in the NFC North, which means the other respective shoe will likely soon drop in one of the most passionate divisions in the NFL. Rush left to become the athletic director at Bryan ISD. Athletic Teams Schedule Roster Coaches Football District Championships: 1988, 90, 94, 95, 97, 99, 2001, 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 State Championships: 2016, 2019, 2020 State Runner-Up: 2015, 2018 State Semi Finalists: 1991, 93, 2001, 04, 05, 06, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 In 2008, I transitioned to FBISD and extended my role as instructor at First Colony Middle School to also coach and mentor the boys Football and Basketball teams. On Jan. 26, Anthony was honored with an Ashley HomeStore Red Apple Award, an award which recognizes a standout Houston-area educator . I am so excited about this school year. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about confidence in rookie returner Velus Jones Jr., a possible change on the offensive line and more. However, some of the most important changes these franchises have made are on the coaching staff. The 49ers won the game when kicker Robbie Gould made a 45-yard field goal at the gun. 10:52 am ET. My first teaching assignment was at Hightower High School, where I taught Mathematics and coached football and track. Bryan Brown. He was also Teacher of the Year at Lee. In 2010 I started my educational career as a Family Consumer Science teacher in Spring ISD. P Bradley Pinion set a career high with a 41.3 net punting average and the punt coverage unit ranked second in the NFL, allowing 4.2 yards per return. He participated in football and in debate while in attendance. K Robbie Gould connected on 23 of 31 field goal attempts and finished the season with 110 points, marking his third-consecutive 100-or-more point season with the 49ers. He was also named Special Teams Player of the Month for December for the third-consecutive season since joining the 49ers in 2017. Following his senior season, then-head coach Mack Brown and his staff voted Hightower the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award winner. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke with the media Friday about Eddie Jackson's willingness to help out on special teams, Justin Fields' internal clock and more. }); The Fort Bend Independent School District, an Equal Opportunity Educational Provider and Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability and/or age, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions. Staff Roster Football Coaching Staff. Stanley also has experience as a former head coach at Hemphill and was the quarterbacks coach at Atascocita before that. My career in education dates to 2007 where I began as a Social Studies and English instructor at Energize for Excellence Academy. Hightower has since then hired Mansfield Legacy defensive coordinator Joseph Sam to replace McGinnis. In his time as an assistant at Temple, the Wildcats played in state championship games in 2014 and 2016. Taff was promoted to replace Hendrix. From the Tony Heath coaching tree at Pearland, Kanipes helped Santa Fe to its first playoff berth since 2009 this season. var encodedEmail = swrot13('naqer.eborefba@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday in advance of Sunday's Week 2 matchup with the Packers. He was an a Stanford offensive assistant in 2018 and the Browns offensive quality control coach the next year. Prior to that, he worked as an offensive quality control coach for the Browns in 2014 after spending four seasons with the Redskins as assistant special teams coach (2010-13) and assistant defensive backs coach (2012-13). The decision has now been made, with Richard Hightower set to leave the San Francisco 49ers to take his talents to the Windy City -- the team announced on Pro Bowl Sunday. McGinnis, who coached at Hightower last year, had taken the job to replace Michael Watkins in March, but both parties went their separate ways after just three. The 4.2 opponent punt return average was the eighth-best in the NFL since 2001. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Howard stepped away after three seasons, going 6-23 in his time at Tarkington. GO BEYOND THE GAME: Go inside the breaking news and box scores with insights, detailed analysis and metrics in our Texas Sports Nation newsletter. Richard Hightower is in his first year as special teams coordinator with the Bears in 2022. He is proud to have been a member of the Fort Bend ISD Aspiring Assistant Principals LEAD Academy. As an assistant special teams coach with Chicago in 2016, the Bears kickoff coverage team finished seventh in the NFL in opponent drive start average. He was most recently the Assistant Head Football Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, and Head Soccer Coach. The team made a state semifinal in 2014. His offense averaged 40.3 points per game last season. The Bears will conduct training camp from July 21 through Aug. 11 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, where fans will be able to watch practice and park free of charge. Geist takes over at San Antonio Clark. Sam comes over after serving as Mansfield Legacys defensive coordinator. Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses Leonard Floyd's recovery from a knee injury, the undrafted free agent with the best chance of making the roster and if Tarik Cohen and Taylor Gabriel will be on the field together. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ). From 2006-08, Hightower was on Houston's coaching staff as a coaching assistant (2006-07) before being elevated to special teams assistant (2008). 48. The Stanford alum played eight seasons in the NFL but never has been a position coach. 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, This is what Houston looks like from space, Astros show struggles with new MLB pitch clock rules, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, West Texans share apocalyptic photos of after massive dust storm, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Yates wants to add a fifth title and celebrate on the court, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter. Woman hurt that her husband will be walking down the aisle of his brothers ceremony, but she wont. DeAngelo Hall led the NFL in defensive touchdowns (three). The NFL offseason is in full swing as we anticipate the start of the 2022 season and the upcoming NFL draft. I then transitioned to my Alma Mater, Kempner High School, where I taught all levels of math and became the Head Track and Field coach. He works specifically with Inside Linebackers and does a great job year in and year out. Before Cy Ranch, Johnson was the head coach at Klein Forest and Fort Bend Hightower. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. I later received my masters degree in Educational Management from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. David Leblanc has coached for St. Thomas More since 1995. He has been Defensive Coordinator for 30+ years and has guided a number of record breaking defensive units. Under his tutelage, Eric Decker was named a First-Team All-Big Ten selection that season before being selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round (87th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He also set the franchise record for most consecutive field goals made (33) and finished the season connecting on each of his final 23 attempts. The former St. Pius X quarterback comes from Tomball, where he was pass game coordinator and softball head coach. I transitioned to Katy ISD in 2012 where I served as a junior high and high school teacher of several career courses, district lead teacher, internship coordinator, FCCLA advisor and department chair for Career & Technical Education. I received by BBA and Executive MBA from UTSA. As the first half was expiring, the 49ers Jimmie Ward blocked a 39-yard field-goal try by Mason Crosby that would have put the Packers ahead 10-0. Founder and CEO Howard Schultz has launched a series of Oleato Italian for oiled coffees in Milan, the city that inspired his coffee house empire. Proudly created with Wix.com, Lance Strother has coached for St. Thomas More since 2003. The Bears on Thursday announced that Adam Amin and Kyle Brandt will join former quarterback Jim Miller on their 2018 Fox 32 preseason broadcasts. In his lone year as St. Pius X head coach, the Panthers won nine games. Deonte Thompson led the NFL in kickoff returns with 35 and ranked second with 810 yards. This is a carousel. As a senior, he was awarded the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award by the coaching staff and received a bachelor of arts in marketing. He earned his undergraduate degree from Arkansas Tech University in 2000 and a masters degree from Felician University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Milsaps College in 2013. Berna is moving to the athletics director role with Magnolia ISD. The official Football Coach List for the Sacramento State . March 8, 2019. Jacob Rodrigue has coached for St. Thomas More since 2016. Football Outsiders ranked the 49ers 26th and the Bears seventh. Kerry Coombs. $(document).ready(function () { Wishnowsky and special teamer Trenton Cannon also were named Pro Bowl alternates following the 2021 season. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Arlington Bowie hires Fort Bend Hightowers Joseph Sam as next head football coach, Dallas-area Texas high school football coaching carousel: Keep track of all changes ahead of the 2021 season, John Harrell resigns as Rockwall-Heath football coach after workout was investigated, Dallas-area storylines to know for 2023 UIL boys hoops regional tournaments, With freshmen leading the way, D-FW has a chance for titles in UILs top 3 classifications, TAPPS boys state soccer: Plano Prestonwood, Frisco Legacy, Prince of Peace capture titles, 2023 UIL girls state basketball: Schedule, previews and more for Dallas-area teams. He was 25-9 in three seasons in west Magnolia. Email: . As teams search for the next innovators, here is a rundown of every NFL coaching staff, including details on all the most important hires to head and assistant coaches. In 2012, I transitioned to Stafford MSD, where I served as an Assistant Principal and Associate Principal before being named the Principal of Stafford Middle School in 2015. Shane has coached multiple positions at STM but has spent most of his time with Quarterback Development. He was 3-8 in his only season at Coldspring. Mr. Kirkpatrick will serve as the Alpha: Hew-Men assistant principal for the 2022-2023 school year. His five seasons at Magnolia included back-to-back 10-win campaigns in 2015 and 2016 the first for the program since 1959 and 1960. Lifetime NFL playoffs record: 153-93 (62%) Garry Dunham officially announced his retirement after 37 years in Houston ISD and 33 of those at Kashmere. When the playoffs arrive, Warren Sharps betting recommendations become even more profitable. In addition, he furthered his education at Lamar University, receiving a Master of Science in Educational Leadership. In 2012, Washington's Lorenzo Alexander led the NFL with 21 special-teams tackles and was voted to the Pro Bowl, and kicker Kai Forbath led the league with a 94.4 field-goal percentage. His guys are always in the right spot and always seem to know what is coming next. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Austin named the Fort Bend Travis offensive coordinator as head coach on May 16. He has trained hundreds of QBs nationally in the past 10 years. My service to Hightower High School is dedicated to promoting excellence and creating a safe and supportive environment for students, staff, and families. After graduating from Hightower, I attended the University of Houston and majored in Hotel & Restaurant Management. Robert E. Lee High School basketball coach; Jones was a head basketball coach for 28 years, including 21 as head coach at Lee. Email: Full Bio. $(document).ready(function () { He was 17-12 in three seasons at Dulles, including an 8-3 mark and playoff appearance in 2018. Richard Hightower is in his first year as special teams coordinator with the Bears in 2022. Stanley, who was the offensive coordinator at Liberty, was hired on April 23. Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer, Tony Bullard 2013/Freelance Photographer. Jim Hightower Football Home Quick Slants 7v7 Contact STM Football Staff Terry Tidwell Defensive Coordinator/ Inisde Linebackers After a stint with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Coach Tidwell started his high school coaching career at Cathedral Carmel High School in Lafayette, LA. Federal Report Card and School Report Card. He was the receivers coach at the University of Minnesota in 2009 and the assistant special-teams coach for Washington in 2010-13. Full Bio. Punt returner Jacoby Jones finished fifth in the NFL and second in Texans single-season annals with a 12.1 average, including a franchise single-season record two punt return touchdowns. In 2020, Hightower helped Wishnowsky record the ninth-most punts inside the 20-yard line (25) in the NFL while finishing in the top-12 in both net (41.6, 12th) and gross (46.9, 11th) average. Sam replaces longtime Bowie head coach Danny DeArman, who was named the new head coach and athletic director at Joshua. In his spare time, Mr. Kirkpatrick enjoys spending time with his family, assisting with the youth leadership task force at his church and teaching karate classes. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media about Justin Fields' performance against the Dolphins, rookie linebacker Jack Sanborn's first NFL start and more. - Curriculum & Instruction - Science Education Stephen F. Austin University: M.Ed. Cannon is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 1993. Clayton, who announced his retirement in April, was the head coach at Cinco Ranch since the school opened in 1999, going 151-108 and making the playoffs 13 times. They also blocked a field goal as time expired going into halftime to keep it a one-possession game. The possibilities for success go beyond what the students can imagine. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone E-mail; Matt Davey, MS, ATC: Head Athletic Trainer Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities. Wishnowsky registered a 44.9 punt average which ranked second among all rookies in franchise history (min. }); Email: It is a pleasure to join the staff of Hightower High School. All three coordinator positions now are spoken for. Hightower was also instrumental in the development of first-year kicker Kai Forbath, who broke an NFL record by hitting his first 17 field goal attempts and led the NFL with a 94.4 field goal percentage. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky had an outstanding year in 2021. I received my Master of Education from the University of Houston. In 2006, I was given the opportunity to help open a new campus, William B. Travis High School in FBISD. I Served as an Assistant Principal at the International Leadership of Texas Katy k-8, Burton Elementary, and Travis High School. As it is, hell get two chances a year to try. He begins his 16th year coaching, 13 of those in Plano ISD. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Hightower joined the Redskins after working with the Texans as a coaching assistant (2006-07) and special teams assistant (2008) and spending one season as wide receivers coach at the University of Minnesota, where he worked with Jets star Eric Decker in 2009. The only coach the young program has ever known never missed the playoffs in five seasons. Hendrix resigned after Cleveland went 0-10 this season. FBISD exists to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine, 2021-22 School Report Card and Federal Report Card, James Reese Career & Technical Center Upcoming Events, FBEF Launches Fort Bend ISD Alumni Nation. In 2019, Hightower led the 49ers special teams unit that had an average starting field position of the 32.1-yard line, ranking second in the NFL. That is our goal at Hightower High School. $('span#sw-emailmask-166740').replaceWith(''); var encodedEmail = swrot13('Znel.Terra@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); Proudly created with. Why Rangers pitcher Taylor Hearn practiced a Vulcan grip to fix his changeup, National reaction to No. He earned his undergraduate degree from Nicholls State University. Svendsen stepped down to become the head coach at Rapid City Stevens High School in his native South Dakota. 22 TCUs win over No. K Phil Dawson was 10th in the NFL with an 88.9 field goal percentage (tied for the fourth highest percentage of his 17-year career at the time). He previously worked for the Big Spring Herald and Houston Community Newspapers and also covered Houston high school and college sports as a freelance writer. $('span#sw-emailmask-159393').replaceWith(''); The Bears considered former Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia for their special-teams position, too, but he reportedly has been talking with the Packers who fired their special-teams coordinator after the playoff debacle about a job. }); It is my honor to serve as the Associate Principal of Hightower High School. $('span#sw-emailmask-72221').replaceWith(''); Kicker Kris Brown set franchise records for points (124), field goals made (29) and field goal percentage (87.9). She is a true science advocate and her work lead to her doctoral endorsement from Kingsbridge University through work with the National Science Teachers Association and the National Science Foundation. Cortese is also the assistant basketball coach for St. Thomas More. White Catholic High School in Thibodeaux, LA. Pasadenas last winning season was in 2002. He replaces Clancy Barone. Johnson had been the Cypress Ranch head coach since the school opened in 2008. In 2008, Houston was 11th in the NFL in kickoff coverage (22.3 yards per return). Email: Devin Hightower. Fort Bend Hightower's girls basketball team is currently holding the #10 statewide position for Class 6A. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about the offense playing its most physical game of the year, what sets Cairo Santos apart from other kickers are more. Landrum resigned after a 9-1 season at John Cooper this season. Lifetime NFL playoffs record: 153-93 (62%), Copyright 2023 | Sharp Football Analysis, LLC, All rights reserved, Sharp Football Analysis 2023 NFL Draft Coverage: Mock Drafts, Positional Previews & Team Needs, NFL Cap Hit Rankings: Deshaun Watson Makes NFL Contract History, The Chiefs Super Bowl 57 Win Was Everything It Was Supposed To Be. 20 punts) and wide receiver Richie James Jr. ranked seventh in the NFL in punt return average (8.0) and 10th in kickoff return average (21.4). Friendswood defensive coordinator Jamie Crocker will take the reins. After a stint with the Universityof Louisiana at Lafayette Coach Tidwell started his high school coaching career at Cathedral Carmel High School in Lafayette, LA. On December 12, 1965 rookie RB Gale Sayers delivered a historic performance that, 50 years later, stands among the NFL's greatest games. Scott Satterfield. McGinnis' exit was not linked to the forfeits, the Chronicle reported in November. She obtained a scholarship to play Division - 1 basketball at the University of Houston where she earned two bachelor of science degrees in biology and psychology. To view subscription options for The News and SportsDay, click here. The leadership skills that new Bears tight end Trey Burton displays on a daily basis at Halas Hall stem from his days as a quarterback at Venice High School in Florida. Hightower joins offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and defensive coordinator Alan Williams on a revamped Bears coaching staff. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. Front office. $(document).ready(function () { As it continues to grow, it also seeks to bring excellence to its community by hiring great people and providing excellent student services. Owner/chairman/president - Michael Bidwill. Under his tutelage, Eric Decker was named a First-Team All-Big Ten selection that season before being selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round (87th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Richard Hightower is in his 14th season in the NFL and fourth as the 49ers special teams coordinator. $(document).ready(function () { Arceneaux graduated from Acadiana High School in Lafayette, LA. Schmid was at the helm at The Woodlands for 14 seasons, going 125-41 and taking the Highlanders to the state title game in 2016. The former La Marque and Pearland staff member spent a combined 21 years heading Columbia and Brazoswood with seven playoff appearances. Following his senior season, then-head coach Mack Brown and his staff voted Hightower the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award winner. P Bradley Pinion set a career high with a 41.3 net punting average and the punt coverage unit ranked second in the NFL, allowing 4.2 yards per return. Hightower spent the 2014 season working on offense in Cleveland assisting the wide receivers after working as an assistant special teams coach for four seasons in Washington (2010-13). As a player, Hightower joined the University of Texas football team as a walk-on before eventually earning a scholarship. Hightower brings a wealth of experience to the role in Chicago, having spent the last five seasons as special teams coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco, having ascended to . The Illinois CURE Act would allow individuals to try a new alternative form of treatment that is safer and potentially more effective in treating their symptoms. He was also named Special Teams Player of the Month for December for the third-consecutive season since joining the 49ers in 2017. Riordan resigned after seven seasons and has since taken the Tyler Chapel Hill job. >>>Browse through the gallery for a look at high school football coaching changes before the 2019 season Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. var encodedEmail = swrot13('Nyvfun.Tertbel@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); 2023 Softball Roster - Florida Gators Florida Gators Main Navigation Menu Tickets Schedules Sport Navigation Menu Softball Tickets Schedule Roster Coaches News Stats Facilities More + 2023 Softball Roster Go To Coaching Staff Print Roster Layout: Go Choose A Season: Go Sort By: Go Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting floridagators.com! Goose Creek Memorial hasn't made the playoffs since 2013. He was 38-27 at the Missouri City school with three district titles one outright and one double-digit winning season (10 in 2015). Assistant general manager - Dave Sears. In addition, San Francisco's punt coverage ranked second over that timespan, holding opponent punt returns to an average of 5.7 yards per return (Ind. $(document).ready(function () { Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to reporters Wednesday about quarterback Justin Fields, linebacker Jack Sanborn and more. 9 Texas: Frogs fans storm the court, How a Texas girl scared of school shootings was punished, Dallas-Fort Worth could see severe thunderstorms, large hail, tornadoes Thursday, Author of Texas drag bill says video of him wearing dress was a joke back in school, Dallas GOP dinner featuring Florida Gov. From 2017-19, the 49ers kicking unit ranked first in the NFL in made field goals (102) and fourth in field goal percentage (89.5). Cleveland has not made the postseason since 2013. As assistant defensive back coach, Hightower helped the unit rank sixth in the NFL in interceptions (37) and tied for second in the NFL in interception returns for touchdowns (seven) over the two-year span. He went to Austin as an academic scholar and later earned an athletic scholarship after walking on. }); University of Missouri; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics University of Houston-Victoria; Masters in Education Administration. As an assistant special teams coach with Chicago in 2016, the Bears kickoff coverage team finished seventh in the NFL in opponent drive start average. He made the playoffs in seven of his eight seasons as Bowies head coach. Carter, who was the Cinco Ranch defensive coordinator, accepted the Goose Creek Memorial job on May 6. They ranked 25th in Rick Gosselins special-teams rankings, the most well-respected measure in the sport, in 2021. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The Fort Bend Hightower coach the last two weeks on gameday pulled on his black cap with the Hightower logo in the middle and threw on a green quarter-zip pullover even though he wouldn't actually be at the playoff games those nights due to being in close contact with someone with COVID-19. In Houston, he served under widely respected then-special teams coordinator Joe Marciano, who had more than 30 years of experience coaching special teams at the time. With stops at Westbury, Seven Lakes, Cypress Ranch, Navarro College and Morton Ranch, Joseph is takes over at Aldine Davis, which will be his second head coaching job. Johnson went 10-0 at Cy Ranch during the regular season last year before losing to Westfield in overtime in the second round of the playoffs. McGuire, a 2020 inductee into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor and a 2022 member of the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, was named the 17th head coach in program history by Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt on Nov. 9, 2021. This week's minicamp will give quarterback Mitchell Trubisky a final chance to hone his skills and digest the new offense before the Bears take a six-week hiatus in advance of training camp. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Oops!