Reggie Bush, the former USC football star, has been reinstated by the Heisman Trust, correcting a long-standing issue stemming from NCAA sanctions. This decision comes after the NCAA's disassociation mandate with Bush expired in 2020, and amidst broader changes in athlete compensation laws, notably the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) regulations which became legal recently. Bush has maintained his innocence throughout, stating in a recent statement that the allegations against him were unsupported by evidence and he has always acted with integrity. His reinstatement has been widely celebrated as overdue, with many commenting on the impact he could have made financially if NIL rules had applied during his college career, potentially earning him $2-3 million.
Where do you rank Reggie Bush in terms of greatest CFB players ever? Top 100 for sure. Top 50 maybe? Pushing it at that point.
Reggie Bush says in a statement he has “always acted with integrity and in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA.” “The allegations brought against me were unfounded and unsupported by evidence, and I am grateful that the truth is finally prevailing.”
What was once a permanent NCAA-mandated disassociation between Reggie Bush and USC officially expired in 2020. And it was long overdue. @AntonioCMorales explored his relationship with the university. From the archives ⤵️ https://t.co/TvUStQDCqw
Experts projected if NIL had been approved back when he played at USC even BEFORE social media, Reggie Bush would’ve made $2-3 million. “I’m good with what happened to me because it had to happen to me so that we could get here to this point.” https://t.co/mKx3S11LFA
About dang time! Congrats @ReggieBush. https://t.co/V2CnMEoSLE
As much cr-- as @ReggieBush, the @HeismanTrophy, the @NCAA have all gotten all these years over this issue, this is the right thing to do.
Reggie Bush was unstoppable at USC 🐐🔥https://t.co/PLfR0tJkQD
Thrilled for Reggie! LONG overdue. https://t.co/6FYbacaqvU
Regarding Reggie Bush… about damn time. Dude was one of the most electric college football players of all time. https://t.co/eiuhoIuOEs
About time. Schools & Coaches have made a killing on the back of student athletes for decades! It is only fair that Reggie got his earned trophy back! Finally! https://t.co/e1RJlD0HHj
About. Time. It was BS they waited this long to do right by Reggie. Soon as NIL became legal, the Heisman Trust should've done the right thing but they dragged their feet. Shameful behavior that's been corrected. https://t.co/68TSBaNMjl
Bout damn time!!! https://t.co/0grCYigAf0
About damn time congrats bro @ReggieBush https://t.co/wGZc0cTGq0