The reinstatement of Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy has been met with unwarranted fanfare and a disregard for the serious consequences his actions had on the University of Southern California (USC). While the NCAA’s sanctions were excessive, Bush’s involvement in violating the rules at the time cannot be erased. His acceptance of improper benefits led to USC’s downfall, with the program still struggling to recover over a decade later. Bush has shown no remorse for his role in the scandal and continues to claim innocence, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. The Heisman Trust’s decision to reinstate the trophy is based on the changing landscape of college sports, but this does not absolve Bush of his wrongdoing. The celebration of his return should be tempered with an acknowledgment of the lasting damage his actions caused to USC and its student-athletes.