Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush Reinstated as Heisman Trophy Winner After 14 Years

Ending a Saga That Spanned Nearly Two Decades

Bush, a Former USC Running Back, Has Been Reinstated by the NCAA

Reggie Bush, the former USC running back who was stripped of his Heisman Trophy in 2005, has been reinstated as the winner of the prestigious award more than a decade later. The NCAA announced the decision on Thursday, ending a saga that has dragged on for nearly two decades.

Bush's reinstatement comes after the NCAA decided to review its rules regarding amateurism and the use of agents by student-athletes. The NCAA's new rules, which were adopted in 2018, allow student-athletes to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness. This change paved the way for Bush to be reinstated as the Heisman Trophy winner, as it eliminated the NCAA's previous concerns about his alleged receipt of improper benefits.

In a statement released on Thursday, Bush expressed his gratitude to the NCAA for its decision to reinstate him as the Heisman Trophy winner. "I am humbled and honored to once again be recognized as the winner of the Heisman Trophy," Bush said. "This is a moment that I have dreamed about for a long time, and I am grateful to the NCAA for giving me the opportunity to reclaim my place in college football history."