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Updated: March 21, 2007, 12:15 AM ET
Former Louisville RB Bush has leg surgery

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Former Louisville running back Michael Bush underwent surgery Tuesday on the leg he broke during the first game of last season.

Bush, who entered the upcoming NFL draft as a junior, had a new rod inserted and was expected to be released from a Louisville hospital on Wednesday, spokesman Rocco Gasparro said.

Gasparro said Bush sought another medical opinion when his bone didn't heal quickly enough. He's expected to be out another couple of months and won't be able to work out Monday during Louisville's pro day, Gasparro said.

Bush decided to skip his senior season, despite playing in only one game as a junior. In his sophomore year, Bush ran for 1,183 yards and an NCAA-leading 23 touchdowns.

He scored three touchdowns in the first half of the season-opener against Kentucky last year before breaking his leg early in the second half.

The Cardinals went on to finish 12-1, beating Wake Forest in the Orange Bowl.

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gruntbygod

Actually, this past season was his senior season. He decided against a medical redshirt

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blkwdw13

Somebody could be getting a steal in the mid round if his bone heal correctly.

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P-Rez25

someone like a certain team from San Diego who could use his services in a year when Micheal Turner is gone

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K Train

i want us to use a second rounder on him

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Professor

I remember when McGahee had a torn knee and he still went at the end of the first to Buffalo. He even missed his first full year. Granted Bush' bone is having some problems, but bones tend to heal stronger than before as opposed to tendons tearing. The only that could have him slip to the second would be his lack of experience, only having one really good year. I said Louisville was my dark horse for the NC last year before the season began (check the old thread)and if Bush didn't get hurt, it would have came true. They almost won it without him.

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K Train

the guy is a touchdown machine, hes worth taking a chance on

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ball in the baskett

he could be a good 3rd down back for the eagles but we already resigned buckhalter

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blkwdw13

But unlike Bush McGahee was able to run at the combine.

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Professor

That doesn't hold as much water as you might think. McGahee's knee was torn up and he was drafted. He may go in the second, but like I said, only due to lack of experience.

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