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HollandRobbie · #1 (**permalink**) 01-25-2007, 11:03 PM

Michael Bush RB 6'3 247 Louisville ( would like to see him run over "Lights out" )

Bush was an all world athlete that many people had pegged for wide receiver or quarterback in college. He wanted to play running back, and made sure he stayed at the position. As a freshman, he ran for 503 yards and six touchdowns, while catching 17 balls for 240 yards and a touchdown. Continuing to share the load as a sophomore, Bush still put up impressive numbers. He finished the year with 734 yards and seven touchdowns, while hauling in 11 passes for 155 yards. As a junior, Bush blew up. His role got larger, and he came through. He ran for 1,143 yards and an amazing 23 touchdowns, while catching 21 balls for 253 yards and another touchdown, on his way to All Big East honors. Bush burst out of the gates as a senior, rushing for 129 yards and three touchdowns in the first half of Louisville’s first game, but then broke his fibula and missed the rest of the year.

There isn’t a more powerful running back in this years draft class. Bush is an absolute load to bring down. Not only does he have great size, but he is very strong, and is determined to fight for extra yardage when he hits a defender. What makes Bush standout though, is his speed. He has the ability to hit the corner and reel off big runs. He is a fantastic athlete, and could have played a number of positions at the college level. Bush uses that out of the backfield as a receiver, as he is capable of being a legit threat that has to be accounted for.

Bush has very good long range speed, but he doesn’t reach top gear very fast. He also doesn’t have the best change of direction ability. He is a power back, and with his raw power, these aren’t major concerns, but they are things that keep him below the Adrian Peterson’s of the world.

Michael Bush has a lot of potential at the next level, and if healthy, has the look of a definite first round pick for a team looking for a workhorse back that can wear a team down. How quickly he is back at 100% and what he can show in workouts will determine where he goes in the draft. Teams know how good he is on the field, but they will want to see that he’s completely healthy and will be ready to go.

let's go get him

psly2124 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-25-2007, 11:06 PM

I like Bush a lot and if he's there in the second I would take him. I don't think he's getting past the Ravens. But another back I really like is Kenny Irons. He has hurt most of last year but would be a steal in the third. And he's better then Marshawn Lynch who everyone on this board is in love with.

**gdamac** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-25-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HollandRobbie

Michael Bush RB 6'3 247 Louisville ( would like to see him run over "Lights out" )

Bush was an all world athlete that many people had pegged for wide receiver or quarterback in college. He wanted to play running back, and made sure he stayed at the position. As a freshman, he ran for 503 yards and six touchdowns, while catching 17 balls for 240 yards and a touchdown. Continuing to share the load as a sophomore, Bush still put up impressive numbers. He finished the year with 734 yards and seven touchdowns, while hauling in 11 passes for 155 yards. As a junior, Bush blew up. His role got larger, and he came through. He ran for 1,143 yards and an amazing 23 touchdowns, while catching 21 balls for 253 yards and another touchdown, on his way to All Big East honors. Bush burst out of the gates as a senior, rushing for 129 yards and three touchdowns in the first half of Louisville’s first game, but then broke his fibula and missed the rest of the year.

There isn’t a more powerful running back in this years draft class. Bush is an absolute load to bring down. Not only does he have great size, but he is very strong, and is determined to fight for extra yardage when he hits a defender. What makes Bush standout though, is his speed. He has the ability to hit the corner and reel off big runs. He is a fantastic athlete, and could have played a number of positions at the college level. Bush uses that out of the backfield as a receiver, as he is capable of being a legit threat that has to be accounted for.

Bush has very good long range speed, but he doesn’t reach top gear very fast. He also doesn’t have the best change of direction ability. He is a power back, and with his raw power, these aren’t major concerns, but they are things that keep him below the Adrian Peterson’s of the world.

Michael Bush has a lot of potential at the next level, and if healthy, has the look of a definite first round pick for a team looking for a workhorse back that can wear a team down. How quickly he is back at 100% and what he can show in workouts will determine where he goes in the draft. Teams know how good he is on the field, but they will want to see that he’s completely healthy and will be ready to go.

let's go get him

I like it, if he hadn't broken his leg he would be right up there with Peterson and Lynch

**TarHeelRaider** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-25-2007, 11:54 PM

Will he be able to participate in the combine?

BoJack247 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 05:50 AM

from what i've read on the internet, he might not be 100% at the combine, and if he were to show up to do the drills, his stock may go down. he might be shooting for being ready for his private workout...and slide him out of the first round into the second.

**Chunkylover53** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 05:55 AM

the perfect draft for me would be calvin johnson in the first and michael bush in the second (if we didn't acquire anyother first round picks). use the rest of our picks to fix the trenches.

**G-MoNeY** · #7 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 07:14 AM

i wouldnt mind Bush at all but i want Adrian Peterson or Lynch before him.

blah_blah · #8 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TarHeelRaider

Will he be able to participate in the combine?

he said he won't be ready by combine
but he hopes to be ready by his pro day

**SF Mikey** · #9 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by G-MoNeY

i wouldnt mind Bush at all but i want Adrian Peterson or Lynch before him.

I know that you like AP and Lynch before him but at what spot in the first round would you either one of these guys? I wouldn't want to take either in the top five personally.

skitznick69 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 10:33 AM

23 touchdowns is pretty amazing. You always wonder what might have been if they didn't get injured. Over 100 yards in the first half of the first game is impressive, looks like his senior year would've been awesome. If he's there in the 2nd then maybe, but no way we pass on him in the 3rd.

**RMB** · #11 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 03:30 PM

Im pretty sure he will still be there in the second so lets make it happen

BossTycoon · #12 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 03:32 PM

NO... Dont trust the injury. GET mARSAHWN LYNCH

stillaraiderfan · #13 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 05:39 PM

He has size, but he doesn't use it...he's not a physical runner.

**G-MoNeY** · #14 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SF Mikey

I know that you like AP and Lynch before him but at what spot in the first round would you either one of these guys? I wouldn't want to take either in the top five personally.

we can trade down to maybe 8? and still get either one