Reggie Bush's 2005 Heisman Trophy Reinstated After 14 Years
Heisman Trust Closes Controversial Saga Nearly 20 Years On
August 25, 2023 8:05 AM EDT
Nearly 14 years after Reggie Bush voluntarily forfeited his 2005 Heisman Trophy title due to reports of alleged NCAA violations, the Heisman Trust has reinstated the award.
The move brings an end to a controversial saga that has lingered for nearly two decades, with Bush's eligibility for the trophy being questioned due to an investigation into payments received by his family from sports agents while he was playing at the University of Southern California (USC).
In 2010, Bush forfeited the title after the NCAA found him to have violated its amateurism rules. However, the Heisman Trust has now decided to reinstate the award, citing a change in the NCAA's rules regarding amateurism and its belief that Bush's actions did not rise to the level of "intentional misconduct" that would warrant stripping him of the trophy permanently.
The reinstatement of Bush's Heisman Trophy is a significant development in the history of the award. It marks the first time that the Trust has reinstated a previously awarded trophy, and it is likely to open up discussions about the future of amateurism in college sports.
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