| Michael Bush was born in Louisville, | | | | Kentucky, Bushs team came out on top |
| Kentucky on June 16, 1984. Bush is a | | | | 59-56. |
| powerful running back who weighs in at | | | | After high school Bush took his game to |
| more than 250 pounds, and stands at 6 | | | | the University of Louisville where he |
| foot 3 inches tall. He has a rare | | | | began to play running back once again. |
| combination of speed, size, and strength | | | | The 2005 season was a breakout year for |
| that has made him a force on the | | | | Bush when he ran for 1,143 yards and |
| football field since his early years. | | | | scored 23 touchdowns. His 23 scores were |
| During his high school career Bush was a | | | | enough to lead the entire NCAA Division |
| do it all type player. Throughout his | | | | I in scoring. Unfortunately, during the |
| four years he played positions including | | | | first game of the 2006 season Bush broke |
| quarterback, running back, defensive | | | | his right tibia, and never returned to |
| back, defensive end, safety, linebacker, | | | | the field. Before this injury he had |
| and wide receiver. As a senior at Male | | | | scored three touchdowns and tallied 128 |
| High School Bush held down the | | | | yards on the ground. |
| quarterback position and led his team to | | | | Although Bush only had the chance to |
| the state title. One game in particular | | | | showcase his talent for one full season, |
| stands out in Bushs high school career. | | | | he definitely left his mark on the |
| As a senior he matched up against the | | | | program and is looking forward to doing |
| team of his future teammate at the | | | | so with future teams as well. |
| University of Louisville, Brian Brohm. | | | | After the conclusion of the 2006 season |
| During this game Bush ran for 116 yards, | | | | Bush declared himself eligible for the |
| threw for 468 yards, and accounted for | | | | 2007 NFL Draft. He is looking to pick up |
| seven touchdowns. In a game that many | | | | where he left off before being injured. |
| think is the best ever in the state of | | | | |