Post by captbudman on Apr 24, 2024 12:19:25 GMT -6
Not a surprising decision. On a side note, too bad Norm Macdonald isn't around to comment on USC Heisman Trophy winning running backs...
Reggie Bush will get back 2005 Heisman Trophy that was forfeited by former USC star
ESPN reported Wednesday that the Heisman Trust, which administers the annual award for college football’s most outstanding player, is set to announce that Bush’s trophy from the 2005 season will be officially reinstated and returned to him given the "fundamental changes in college athletics," including the ability for college athletes to now profit off their name, image and likeness.
Bush was at the center of a pay-for-play scandal during his time Southern Cal, which led to massive NCAA penalties for the school and forfeiture of the trophy. According to ESPN, Bush will immediately be invited to the annual Heisman Trophy ceremony, as all former winners are.
"We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments," Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trust, told 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."
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Reggie Bush will get back 2005 Heisman Trophy that was forfeited by former USC star
ESPN reported Wednesday that the Heisman Trust, which administers the annual award for college football’s most outstanding player, is set to announce that Bush’s trophy from the 2005 season will be officially reinstated and returned to him given the "fundamental changes in college athletics," including the ability for college athletes to now profit off their name, image and likeness.
Bush was at the center of a pay-for-play scandal during his time Southern Cal, which led to massive NCAA penalties for the school and forfeiture of the trophy. According to ESPN, Bush will immediately be invited to the annual Heisman Trophy ceremony, as all former winners are.
"We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments," Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trust, told 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."
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