Reggie Bush is finally getting his Heisman Trophy back.
The Heisman Trust had, for years, dragged its feet in acknowledging the legendary Trojan running back as its 2005 winner after he’d forfeited the trophy in 2010 amid major NCAA sanctions against USC that found he’d accepted improper benefits. But as the Bush pushed harder in recent years to see his trophy returned, the Trust continued to balk at the idea — until Wednesday.
Michael Comerford, president of the Heisman Trust, said in a statement that “enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years” had changed their mind.
“We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments,” Comerford said in a statement. “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.”
Bush said in a statement: “Personally, I’m thrilled to reunite with my fellow Heisman winners and be a part of the storied legacy of the Heisman Trophy, and I’m honored to return to the Heisman family.”
USC now has the most Heisman Trophy winners with eight, the last coming in 2022 when quarterback Caleb Williams won the award.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
