The Saint Mary’s College men’s basketball team, known for its throwback culture, has faced challenges with players entering the transfer portal and the rise of NIL collectives. Despite these obstacles, coach Randy Bennett remains confident in the program’s ability to adapt and continue its success by blending homegrown talent with strategic transfers.
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.
After 14 years of being stripped of his award, Reggie Bush will have his 2005 Heisman Trophy reinstated. The Heisman Trust’s decision is attributed to significant changes in college football such as the introduction of name, image, and likeness rights. Bush’s reinstatement comes after he lobbied for the return of his trophy and college football records, which were revoked due to NCAA sanctions against USC. While Bush will regain his trophy, USC will only receive a replica for display purposes. The restoration of Bush’s reputation is still pending, as he has filed a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA alleging malicious attacks on his character.
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.
NCAA athletes can now play immediately no matter how many times they transfer, as long as they meet academic requirements. This change comes after the association fast-tracked legislation to fall in line with a recent court order. The Division 1 Board of Directors formally ratified the change to the transfer rule Monday and approved a tweak that allows schools to identify name, image, and likeness opportunities, and facilitate deals between athletes and third parties. Athletes are not obligated to accept assistance from the school and must maintain authority over the terms in their NIL agreements.
