Thanks, at least in part, to a large public outcry the last several years since the institution of NIL rules, Reggie Bush is on the verge of getting his Heisman back.
That's according to an exclusive report from Pete Thamel this morning.
The Heisman Trust changed their decision after "enormous changes in the college football landscape," have taken place, the report adds.
Thamel shared the following quote from Bush on the decision:
"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. I also look forward to working together with the Heisman Trust to advance the values and mission of the organization."
Bush won the 2005 Heisman after an electric season that saw him rack up over 2,600 all purpose yards with 18 touchdowns on a stacked USC squad.
In 2010 Bush voluntarily gave up the award after an NCAA investigation found that he and his family received several thousands of dollars in benefits and a vehicle that were not allowed under NCAA rules at that time.
Ironically, USC quarterback Caleb Williams made an estimated $10 million in NIL deals this past fall and enjoyed his last season as a college athlete living in a LA Penthouse that had the city skyline as a backdrop.
In 2021, when the Supreme Court ruled that college athletes can earn money for their Name, Image and Likeness, Bush petitioned to get his award reinstated.
Just last fall, Bush pushed back again by filing a defamation suit against the NCAA as he continued his push to get the Heisman back.
The decision also comes after previous Heisman winner Johnny Manziel has publicly sided with Bush during a number of public appearances after sharing he skirted NCAA punishment after making money for things like signing autographs during his Heisman season, well before the institution of NIL.
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Thamel adds that a formal reinstatement is expected to come later today.
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