Reggie Bush, stripped of the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 2010 due to NCAA sanctions against USC, will finally have it reinstated 14 years later. The Heisman Trust cites significant changes in college football, including the introduction of name, image, and likeness rights, as the impetus for their decision. Bush, who played for USC from 2003-05 and amassed an impressive 42 touchdowns, has long advocated for the restoration of his trophy and collegiate records.
Reggie Bush, the former college football star, is set to regain his 2005 Heisman Trophy. The Heisman Trust announced that it will formally reinstate the award to Bush on Wednesday. Bush initially won the prestigious honor in 2005, but forfeited it in 2010 due to allegations of receiving improper benefits while playing for the University of Southern California. The reinstatement decision comes at a time when the NCAA has granted college athletes the right to profit from their name, image, and likeness. Bush, in a statement to ESPN, expressed his delight at being reunited with the Heisman family. He played a crucial role in the USC Trojans’ national championship wins in 2003 and 2004 and led them to another championship game in 2005, earning the Heisman Trophy in that season with exceptional performances.
