29 Facts About Michael Bush

Michael Bush was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

Michael Bush attended Louisville Male High School where he played quarterback his senior year after seeing action at defensive back, defensive end, linebacker, running back, safety, and wide receiver over his career.

Michael Bush caught two passes for 24 yards, returned a punt and a kickoff, and made five tackles on defense.

Michael Bush turned down offers from several more established programs to stay at home and attend the University of Louisville, largely because head coach Bobby Petrino promised the opportunity to play quarterback, his preferred position.

The recruitment of Brohm meant Michael Bush would have to find another position.

In 2004, as a sophomore, Michael Bush backed up Lionel Gates and Eric Shelton.

Michael Bush rushed for 734 yards and 7 touchdowns, and proved himself worthy of the starting role for next season.

Michael Bush was widely considered to be a preseason candidate for the 2006 Heisman Trophy.

Michael Bush came into the 2006 projected as one of the top 10 players for the 2007 NFL Draft, and his season began successfully as expected.

Michael Bush's first carry of the season was a 48-yard run for a touchdown in the Cardinals' annual rivalry game with Kentucky.

Michael Bush then scored two more touchdowns in the first half, and had carried for 128 yards when he was tackled by Kentucky linebacker Wesley Woodyard during a routine rushing play in the third quarter and suffered a broken right tibia.

Michael Bush participated in 3 bowl games during his career as a Cardinal.

The first was a GMAC Bowl loss to Miami University in which Michael Bush ran for 33 yards on 9 attempts, behind Gates' 12 carries for 128 yards.

Michael Bush would do better in the Liberty Bowl victory over Boise State with 12 carries for 96 yards, his best performance in a bowl game.

Michael Bush finished his bowl career in the 2005 Gator Bowl with 94 yards on 16 carries.

Michael Bush was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL Draft in the fourth round with the 100th overall pick.

Michael Bush was the Raiders' third string halfback but saw some action because of injuries to Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas.

Michael Bush was used in a limited role following Week 4 up until the regular season finale in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Michael Bush appeared in all 16 games, started seven, and finished with 123 carries for 589 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

In 2010, Michael Bush solidified a role as the team's second running back, only behind McFadden.

Michael Bush rushed for 655 yards in 14 games, including eight touchdowns.

Michael Bush finished with 256 carries for 977 yards and seven rushing touchdowns to finish as the team's leading rusher.

Michael Bush carved out a role catching passes in the offense with 37 receptions for 418 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.

Michael Bush signed a four-year contract worth $14 million with the Chicago Bears on March 22,2012.

Michael Bush replaced Matt Forte as halfback during minicamp while Forte was holding out over a contract dispute.

Michael Bush was unofficially considered the emergency quarterback of the Bears, something which is related to his experience from high school.

Michael Bush signed with the Arizona Cardinals on November 25,2014.

Michael Bush was released by the team on December 5,2014.

In 2015, Michael Bush participated in the first NFL Veteran Combine, where he recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.91 seconds.