Mike Bouchee

Mike Bouchee grew up in Missoula as the son of former Griz lineman Bill Bouchee and the pride of Montana football was instilled in him at an early age. By high school, Bouchee was an all-state linebacker on a few of head coach Van Troxel’s last great teams at Hellgate High. And 1992, he was living a lifelong dream of playing for the Grizzlies and by 1995, he was Montana’s starting middle linebacker. Bouchee played a pivotal role on the Griz defense that season, leading UM with 97 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, five sacks, and forcing two fumbles. He finished his career with 245 career tackles, at the time the 16th most in the history of Griz football. The two-time All-American also earned All-Big Sky Conference honors on the field and academically as well.