Michael Bush
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| College | Louisville |
|---|---|
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Running back |
| Class | Senior |
| Career | 2003 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 250 lb (114 kg) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | June 16, 1984 Louisville, Kentucky |
| High school | Male HS, Louisville |
Michael Bush (born June 16, 1984, in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American football player who is currently a running back for the University of Louisville Cardinals. He is listed at 6'3" and 250 lbs. He is currently a senior, and was expected to enter the 2007 NFL Draft before a major injury in his first game of the 2006 season (see below). 2005 was a breakout year for him, as he rushed for 1143 yards on 205 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per carry, scored 23 rushing touchdowns, and led NCAA division 1-A in scoring. He was also widely considered to be a preseason leading candidate for the 2006 Heisman Trophy.[1]
Bush's 2006 season had started very successfully. His first carry of the season was a 48-yard run for a touchdown in the Cardinals' annual rivalry game with Kentucky. He then scored two more touchdowns in the first half, and had carried for 128 yards by the time he was injured. In the middle of the third quarter, Bush was tackled during a routine rushing play by Kentucky linebacker Wesley Woodyard, and suffered a broken right tibia, which will cause him to miss the remainder of the 2006 season.[2] Even though he is listed as a senior, if he decides to request a medical redshirt year from the NCAA, he will still have one year of athletic eligibility left. Heading into the 2006 season, Bush's draft status had him pegged as a top 10 pick for the 2007 NFL draft. His high standing has since diminished probably due to questions about his injury status, but remains at worst a second round draft pick.[3] . There is little doubt that, if he should decide to take a medical redshirt, the Louisville Cardinals will be a national title contender and his performace may yield the highest draft pick to ever leave the University of Louisville.
[edit] High school
Bush attended Male High School in Louisville where he played quarterback as a senior after seeing action at defensive back, defensive end, linebacker, running back, safety, and wide receiver over his career. As a senior, he led the Bulldogs to the state championship game in Kentucky's highest class. In a showdown with future U of L teammate Brian Brohm and his Trinity Shamrocks, Bush threw for 468 yards and six TDs and ran for 116 yards and another TD in a 59-56 loss. This game is widely regarded as one of the best high school games ever played in the state.
- See also: Male Bulldogs football
