Former USC soccer star Reggie Bush’s quest to reclaim his 2005 Heisman Trophy has lastly come to a profitable finish.
The Heisman Trophy Trust plans to announce the formal “reinstatement” of Bush’s trophy, a choice that comes almost 15 years after Bush voluntarily returned it in 2010 within the wake of the penalties the NCAA levied on the University of Southern California over coverage infractions, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
“Fox Big Noon Saturday Kickoff” analyst Reggie Bush prior to a school soccer recreation between the Michigan Wolverines and Indiana Hoosiers on Oct. 8, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. (James Black/Icon Sportswire through Getty Images)
“We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments,” Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trophy Trust, instructed ESPN.
“We considered the enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years in deciding that now is the right time to reinstate the trophy for Reggie. We are so happy to welcome him back.”
Bush, the winner of the 2005 Heisman Trophy, forfeited the trophy in 2010. A yearslong investigation decided that Bush and his household obtained advantages from a would-be sports activities agent who was not affiliated with USC, in response to experiences. Bush had his Heisman victory vacated, and the video games Bush performed in at USC in 2005 had been additionally vacated.
However, the rise in title, picture and likeness (NIL) offers motivated Bush’s efforts to reclaim his Heisman Trophy in 2021.
Reggie Bush, #5, of the University of Southern California celebrates his landing in opposition to the University of Texas throughout the BCS National Championship Game on the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Texas defeated USC 41-38 for the nationwide title. (Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos through Getty Images)
USC LEGEND REGGIE BUSH RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM NOTRE DAME GREAT IN QUEST TO RECLAIM HEISMAN TROPHY
In August, he introduced plans to file a defamation lawsuit in opposition to the NCAA over a July 2021 assertion describing the star’s taking part in profession at USC as a “pay-for-play” association.
However, Wednesday’s choice highlights the altering panorama in school athletics. According to the report, the Heisman Trophy Trust cited “fundamental changes in college athletics,” which included pupil athletes being paid as a now “accepted practice.”
“Personally, I’m thrilled to reunite with my fellow Heisman winners and be a part of the storied legacy of the Heisman Trophy, and I’m honored to return to the Heisman family,” Bush instructed ESPN.
Reggie Bush, University of Southern California tailback, holds the Heisman Trophy throughout the 2005 Heisman Trophy presentation on the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City on Dec. 10, 2005. (Michael Cohen/WireImage)
“I also look forward to working together with the Heisman Trust to advance the values and mission of the organization.”
Bush has obtained help from different Heisman Trophy winners over time. Now, the Heisman Trophy might be returned to Bush and USC will obtain a duplicate. He may also be capable of take part in all future ceremonies.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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