Reggie Bush, the former running back for the New Orleans Saints, will finally regain possession of his Heisman Trophy after a 14-year gap. In 2010, he surrendered the prestigious award amidst an NCAA investigation into USC, which found that Bush had received improper benefits during his tenure there as a running back.
- With the advent of NIL deals in college football, where student-athletes are compensated for their image and likeness, many supporters have called for the return of Bush’s Heisman Trophy. This comes in recognition of his exceptional season, during which he amassed 1,740 yards and scored 16 touchdowns on 200 carries.
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Expressing gratitude for the return of his trophy, Bush remarked, “I’m thrilled to once again stand alongside my fellow Heisman winners and contribute to the rich legacy of the Heisman Trophy. It’s a great honor to rejoin the Heisman family,” as reported by ESPN.
Selected as the second overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, Bush joined the New Orleans Saints and played a pivotal role in their historic 2009 season, culminating in the franchise’s first Super Bowl victory. Despite his relatively brief tenure with the team, Bush’s impact was profound, earning him induction into the Saints’ Hall of Fame in 2019 and cementing his status as a beloved figure in the franchise’s history.
