sport news Reggie Bush is REINSTATED as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing ... trends now
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Reggie Bush was reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner on Wednesday, as the award's organizers cited fundamental changes in the structure of college athletics during the 14 years since Bush forfeited the trophy and the honor.
Bush gave up his Heisman following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans.
He had his award vacated in 2010 after USC was hit with massive NCAA sanctions when it was found that Bush and his family received money and gifts from fledgling marketing agents who were hoping to represent him.
Today, college athletes are allowed to profit from their work in many ways, and the Heisman Trust decided it was time to move past the conflict with one of the most exciting players in the sport's history.
'We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments,' said Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trophy Trust.
USC's Reggie Bush smiles with the Heisman Trophy during a press conference in 2005
Bush amassed 2,218 yards from scrimmage and 18 TDs en route to winning the Heisman
'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.'
