If Bush fails to run a sub 4.5 40-dash will it change...

[Maddict5]

The only way Bush runs higher than 4.5 is if he pulls a hammy or trips over his feet and goes falling to the ground.

or Vince Young just 'happens' to be walking across the track and steps in front of reggie as he is running

 

[Daonly]

Im going to USC next Sunday Early in the morning to snoop around hopefully they have blechers or something.. look through a fence... cuz im hoping to catch Reggie Bush and the rest of them doing the 40...

 

[bad]

If Bush fails to run a sub 4.5 40-dash at his pro will it change his draft position?

It would change my position but I can't see that happening. One of his attributes is his ability to get to full speed in two steps, or so says this guy:

Dan Weber, Riverside Press-Telegram:
"Bush awes his teammates daily with his ability to get to full speed on his second step."

The 40-yard time is a bit overrated IMO when dealing with running backs, but Bush may be an exception. Look back at the average length of his touchdown runs over the course of his career (going back to Helix High) and you will see that speed kills.

He's a track guy, the 4.28 on his resume is legit and I'd be disappointed with any time not in the 4.3's or faster.

 

[tulexan]

I went to ReggieBush.com and I saw nothing about him running a 4.35 40. What I did see it that he ran a 10.47 100 and a 21.03 200 when he was in high school.

 

[bad]

I went to ReggieBush.com and I saw nothing about him running a 4.35 40. What I did see it that he ran a 10.47 100 and a 21.03 200 when he was in high school.

HIGH SCHOOL:
"...In his career, he ran for 4,995 yards (averaging 12.0 a carry) and scored 450 points. He also competed in track at Helix, placing third in the 2002 California state 100 meters final and posting bests of 10.42 in the 100 (the fastest prep time in California in 2002 and the fastest among the nation's 2002 senior footballers) and 21.06 in the 200 meters (third fastest prep in California in 2002). He placed second in the boys' 50-meter dash in 5.85 at the 2003 Los Angeles Invitational Indoor Meet."

I wonder who came in first? Please don't say Vince Young.

 

[tulexan]

I wonder who came in first? Please don't say Vince Young.

Derrick Jones 5.83
Reggie Bush 5.85

 

[bad]

Derrick Jones 5.83
Reggie Bush 5.85

...and with the first pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select:

Derrick Jones, Footnote University.

 

[tulexan]

Reggie won the race in 2002 with a time of 5.87

 

[Tejaspro]

After the USC pro-day, Williams from Memphis will be standing on the podium before Reggie Bush is called out.

Hey Dude, didn't yore mama ever tell you not to smoke that stuff, or at least to bring enough for everybody. No good smokin' alone. LOL

 

[Tejaspro]

You obviously missed his sarcasm there buddy.

Obviously. LOL

 

[Lucky]

He placed second in the boys' 50-meter dash in 5.85 at the 2003 Los Angeles Invitational Indoor Meet."

Do the math and that converts to about a 4.28 40-yard time. That was run on a fast indoor track, though. If Bush hasn't picked up speed since he was 17, that would give Reggie a time of about 4.38 at the combine run on Field Turf. But, he's probably a little faster than he was at 17.

The two guys whose game speed I would compare to Bush were Deion Sanders and Randy Moss. I say "were" in reference to Moss because I think he's lost that top gear. The difference between Bush and these two is that Reggie's ability to change direction is an order of magnitude greater. He'll be the most feared player in the league carrying the ball in 2006. And if you're a ticket holder at Reliant, you will get to see him live!

 

[Honoring Earl 34]

If we draft Bush and Mathis improves at WR , then throw in AJ you have speed on Offense thats impressive . Thats three sub 4.4 guys and maybe two sub 4.3 guys .

 

[HeroTime]

Go to Reggie Bush.com he has himself at 6 foot (combine 5'10 1/2) 210 (Combine 200) and 40 4.35 ( Just a hunch after waching him get sucked up by Texas Linebackers on that play he fumble/threw the ball away, Bush is a 4.49 to 4.59 guy.) After the USC pro-day, Williams from Memphis will be standing on the podium before Reggie Bush is called out. I would be surprised to see a 4.45 by Reggie Bush. He should have a nice vertice since he loves to jump so much.

He beat Huff to the endzone when Huff had the angle. Remember Huff's 40 time?

 

[run-david-run]

Yeah, Huff ran a 4.37. I really think Reggie will work like hell to get a sub 4.3 40. As truly insignificant as his 40 time in April will be to how he performs on the field in September, I think that a sub 4.3 40 will equal another month of insane Reggie Bush hype on USCTV..i mean ESPN.

 

[whiskeyrbl]

I really don't think the 40 times are gonna matter all that much for any of the predicted top 32, I believe the coaches and scouts will rely on film and interviews more than what someone ran their 40 in on a certain Monday or Tueday of the 3rd week in March. Anyone can have a bad day or be told not to run all out and risk injury. 3-4 years of college ball will prove more than 4-5 seconds of running a straight line.