Reggie Bush Is On A Quest To Get His Heisman Trophy Back In NCAA Defamation Lawsuit
Reggie Bush
Photo Cred: University of Southern California
By: Gentel Sharrie
In 2010 Former NFL Player and Super Bowl Champion Reggie Bush had to give up his NCAA Heisman Trophy that he won in 2005 because he received over $300,000 in cash and gifts during his collegiate career, which was against the NCAA rules. Now Reggie Bush is fighting to get his Heisman Trophy back after the NCAA denied him back in 2021, even though the NCAA put out new rules that athletes can start profiting off of their image.
Reggie Bush, University of Southern California tailback holds the Heisman Trophy during the 2005 Heisman Trophy presentation at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City, New York on December 10, 2005. Bush received 2,541 points on the ballot.
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On August 23rd, 2023 Reggie Bush held a press conference at the Los Angeles Coliseum, after filing a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA. During the press conference, Bush’s attorney stated. “Most recently, the NCAA has made a statement about me, accusing me of engaging in a pay-for-play arrangement, which is 100% not true," Bush said in a statement."Not only is it not true, but there is no evidence to even support that claim. This action seeks to hold the NCAA accountable for its unlawful conduct and for the damages, mental anguish, humiliation, and embarrassment it has caused Mr. Bush by the NCAA’s false and defamatory statement.”
Reggie Bush, University of Southern California tailback holds the Heisman Trophy during the 2005 Heisman Trophy presentation at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City, New York on December 10, 2005. Bush received 2,541 points on the ballot.
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The NCAA released a statement saying “Although college athletes can now receive benefits from their names, images, and likenesses through activities like endorsements and appearances, NCAA rules still do not permit pay-for-play type arrangements. The NCAA infractions process exists to promote fairness in college sports. The rules that govern fair play are voted on, agreed to, and expected to be upheld by all NCAA member schools.”
During Reggie Bush’s amazing collegiate Heisman career, he rushed 1740 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. Bush then went on to continue his career in the NFL where he played for the New Orleans Saints where he won a Super Bowl championship, he also played for the Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the locker room after defeating the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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