Bush considering visiting Florida Gators and others in January

ORLANDO- New Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen has already received two receiver transfers since he arrived in Gainesville but he’s not done trying to rebuild the position.

Mullen and company are trying to add size at the position and that makes receiver Tommy Bush (6-5, 191, Schertz, TX. Samuel Clemens) a high priority.

Bush was offered by Florida in December but his relationship with Mullen and his staff date back to Mississippi State when Mullen offered him there.

“Mississippi State’s staff. I’ve been comfortable with them,” Bush said on why he’s thinking about visiting Florida. “So when they moved to Florida, we already liked Florida, but we’re considering it the most right now for that.”

Mullen and receivers coach Billy Gonzales have made sure to let Bush and his family know that the Gators need.

“Same thing as they said at Mississippi State,” Bush said on Florida’s message to him. “The only thing that changed was schools. I’m still a priority for them. They still want me there.”

Bush is a big receiver but also a guy that has good speed and that’s why Mullen is telling him that he can be a difference maker for the Gators in Gainesville.

“Just a big receiver that stretches the field,” he said on how Mullen wants to use him. “He’s been comfortable talking to me and everything as a priority, so he’s been in contact with me for that.”

Heading into January, Bush says he has several teams vying to get his last official visits before he makes a decision.
“Florida, Notre Dame, Ole Miss and Baylor,” Bush said on schools he’s considering for an official visit. “I have two visits left.”

After Bush makes those two visits, the receiver says that he will likely make a final decision on his college choice.
“We’re going to announce Mid-January,” Bush said on when he wants to announce. “We were trying to announce after the Under Armour game but we decided to take a little bit more time. We’re gonna commit before signing day.”

INSIDERS TAKE: Michigan State is considered the favorite with Georgia also lurking in the picture after he visited them in December. Right now the Gators chances are slim but a visit could change that.

Andrew Spivey
Andrew always knew he wanted to be involved with sports in some capacity. He began by coaching high school football for six years before deciding to pursue a career in journalism. While coaching, he was a part of two state semifinal teams in the state of Alabama. Given his past coaching experience, he figured covering recruiting would be a perfect fit. He began his career as an intern for Rivals.com, covering University of Florida football recruiting. After interning with Rivals for six months, he joined the Gator Country family as a recruiting analyst. Andrew enjoys spending his free time on the golf course and watching his beloved Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter at @AndrewSpiveyGC.