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NY Post
New York Post
24 Apr 2024


NextImg:Reggie Bush is finally getting his Heisman Trophy back

Reggie Bush will be reunited with his Heisman Trophy nearly 14 years after he gave up the coveted prize, ESPN reported Wednesday.

The former USC running back, who won college football’s most prestigious award in 2005, returned the award in 2010 following sanctions against the university, with a lengthy probe determining he received illegal benefits as a student-athlete.

The ever-changing landscape in college athletics contributed to the Heisman Trust’s decision-making.

Reggie Bush picks up the Heisman Trophy after being announced as the winner of the award Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005. AP

“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,” Michael Comerford, the president of The Heisman Trophy Trust, told ESPN.

The move comes roughly three years after the NCAA permitted student-athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL).

Reggie Bush in action for the USC Trojans.
Reggie Bush in action for the USC Trojans. AP

Bush played at USC from 2003 to 2005 and was later selected second overall by the Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft.

The now-39-year-old Bush said Wednesday he is “honored to return to the Heisman family.”

In addition to Bush reuniting with his Heisman Trophy, USC will also receive a replica.

In a 2021 interview with The Post’s Steve Serby, Bush — who will be invited to Heisman Trophy ceremonies starting this season — believed there would be a reunion one day.

“Without a doubt,” Bush said. “Without a doubt.”