Devin Bush appreciation thread
Three games into his true sophomore season Devin Bush has become my favorite Michigan player to watch at any position. He's tough as nails, has great ball instincts, and he brings it on every play. We could have a future first or second rounder on our hands here. Jake Ryan was a 4th round pick and I'd argue Bush is already better than Ryan was at this point in his career.
Edit: I embedded a sweet gif of Bush sacking Air Force's QB but its no longer in the OP and I'm unable to re-embed it for some reason.
Here's the link if anyone wants to see it:
https://media.giphy.com/media/GCdIrMa75kEJG/giphy.gif
Alternate angle:
September 17th, 2017 at 4:12 PM ^
We need another big game this Saturday!
The defense needs to pitch a shut out
September 17th, 2017 at 8:55 PM ^
and score 14 pts
September 17th, 2017 at 4:12 PM ^
Yes. We also need a Tarik Black one as well.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:22 PM ^
A get well soon thread?
September 17th, 2017 at 4:14 PM ^
I think we all knew that he was going to be pretty damn good. I don't think anyone realized he would be this explosive this quickly. Definitely a game changer.
September 17th, 2017 at 10:21 PM ^
Going to be totally honest here: I was not thrilled when UM placed all their eggs in the Devin Bush basket back when he was being recruited. I wasn't much more excited about Bush than I was about his teammates, Metellus and Gil.
Happy to be proven wrong on Bush and Metellus.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:14 PM ^
Maybe a cameron cheeseman appreciation thread ? He is undervalued for sure !
September 17th, 2017 at 4:24 PM ^
Not yet, let's wait for him to age a little
September 17th, 2017 at 6:32 PM ^
What about John Cleese, man?
September 17th, 2017 at 4:15 PM ^
He'll only get better with more experience. Can't wait to see what Brown can do with the defense as they grow. Opposing OBs on the schedule in future seasons may want to consider transferring.
September 17th, 2017 at 5:06 PM ^
What purpose does an OB have on a field full of men?
September 17th, 2017 at 5:55 PM ^
Seems like a strange place for an ob exam but these are strange times we're living in.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:19 PM ^
and then flies. He reacts as fast as he moves. I think he is going to be a joy to watch for some time. I also love seeing backs run away from Bush only to find they're running toward Gary, Hurst, or Winovich.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:57 PM ^
Very true. A mx-missile, on every play.
September 17th, 2017 at 8:57 PM ^
and he had to run around a blocked teammate AND get the QB who was running away from him. he did it was impressive speed.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:23 PM ^
the kid will break out in a big way for UM this week
Go Blue!
September 17th, 2017 at 4:23 PM ^
Can't see him being a first or second rounder because of his height. But he certainly appears like he is on his way to being a great college player and one of the best linebackers ever to wear the maize and blue.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:23 PM ^
Bush is the new Peppers?
September 17th, 2017 at 4:34 PM ^
I think he ends up being better than Peppers in the Michigan history books.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:54 PM ^
I can't disagree at this point.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:55 PM ^
In terms of stats/records or impact/legend status/the things you cannot measure?
September 17th, 2017 at 6:55 PM ^
more speed on the field. He covers so much ground from the middle. I would say Bush and Hudson are better than Peppers and Morgan.
Bush really is a game changer. He cleans up a lot of loose plays with his speed.
The whole defense looks so fast. Mo and Gary are going side to side. They played great Saturday. Long and Watson had nice games in run support.
Good stuff.
September 17th, 2017 at 8:08 PM ^
Winovitch too. He's a star. Fast and strong.
September 18th, 2017 at 8:58 AM ^
Let's pump the brakes a bit. I love Bush, but I'e seen people here say that he could be one of the "best linebackers ever to wear Maize and Blue".
Jabrill was the center of the nation's best defense, was a two time All-American, a first rounder, and became the first every athlete to win B1G awards on more than one side of the ball...and I don't think people see him as one of the best LB ever to play for Michigan. So for Bush to surpass both those marks would be hard.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:53 PM ^
Looks like he may be even better than Peppers when all is said and done.
He may not be as versatile as Peppers, but he appears to excel at his given position more than Peppers does. But we'll know more when we see the competition get better.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:27 PM ^
Can you imagine if we'd had him against Troy Smith in 2005?
September 17th, 2017 at 4:59 PM ^
Much talent, you made me laugh.
September 17th, 2017 at 5:58 PM ^
come on brutus....
September 17th, 2017 at 6:04 PM ^
I still can't get that game out of my mind :*(
September 17th, 2017 at 8:59 PM ^
or Donnovan McNabb in 99
September 17th, 2017 at 10:21 PM ^
Or Armanti... yeah still too soon.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:42 PM ^
16 solo tackles, plus 9 assists so far. 4.5 tackles for loss. 3.5 sacks. The young man leads in all those categories.
September 17th, 2017 at 8:50 PM ^
Also leading the conference in sacks. Hudson is number two.
September 17th, 2017 at 9:01 PM ^
UM single season sack record is 12. Bush is on track to beat it....
September 17th, 2017 at 4:55 PM ^
a Dude for sure! fast!
September 17th, 2017 at 4:56 PM ^
Just got to hope he stays on the field and doesn't either get injured or ejected for targeting.
But assuming he can avoid those things, he's heading for an All-Conference type of year and possibly more.
September 17th, 2017 at 4:58 PM ^
Why can't some of you appreciate Bush without knocking Peppers because you're hurt he left without playing in a bowl game or meeting your lofty expectations?
September 17th, 2017 at 5:14 PM ^
Not a single person in this thread knocked Peppers.
September 17th, 2017 at 6:02 PM ^
Okay...comparing him.
They don't play the same position, they aren't being asked to do the same things, etc.
How do we skip over all ILBs and go to Peppers?
September 17th, 2017 at 6:32 PM ^
You feel offended a lot don't you?
September 17th, 2017 at 6:31 PM ^
Some people would argue, with the most high. Wow
September 17th, 2017 at 6:33 PM ^
I feel for opposing QBs. I hate bush. I hate it when bush unexpectedly shows up in your face, and you're expected to bring your A game when bush is everywhere you're trying to go.
September 17th, 2017 at 5:14 PM ^
He is gritty, brings his lunchpail to work and is like a coach on the field.
September 17th, 2017 at 6:42 PM ^
Cc: @PFTCommenter
September 17th, 2017 at 5:17 PM ^
Devin Bush Jr. is the fastest backer we've had since Ian Gold.
He is better than Gold. Smarter.
September 17th, 2017 at 5:55 PM ^
Ian's a friend and the best LB at UM in three decades this side of David Harris
September 17th, 2017 at 6:40 PM ^
Well, two decades. We had a lot of good LBs in the early 90s.
September 17th, 2017 at 5:24 PM ^
no substitute
September 17th, 2017 at 5:32 PM ^
Worthman had no idea Bush could close so fast.
September 17th, 2017 at 10:59 PM ^
He just couldn't get away from Bush. Every time he set out to achieve his goals Bush was always around to stop or distract him.