Interview with Coach Michael Bumpus

“Coach Bumpus during a game against Meadowdale, 2017“
Courtesy of Anna Wegenast Photograhy
Michael Bumpus, interviewed on February 6, 2019. Recorded via Skype call.

An interview with the current head coach of the Monroe Bearcats, Michael Bumpus. Coach Bumpus was a star wide receiver at Washington State from 2004 to 2007 and played with the Seattle Seahawks in 2008 before taking the head coach position at Monroe in 2015. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with Coach Bumpus as we talked about his experience being recruited, his years at WSU, playing for the Seattle Seahawks, and his road to becoming a coach.

0:52 Introduction to football and high school years.

2:08 Recruiting stories with Pete Carroll and Nick Saban, how and why Bumpus ended up committing to WSU.

5:29 Years at WSU, teammates, and favorite games as a Coug.

12:50 The NFL draft, signing with the Seattle Seahawks, and earning a roster spot.

18:09 Life after the NFL, becoming the head coach at Monroe. Best and hardest things about being a high school football coach.

30:18 Best win and closing thoughts.