Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush #5 of the USC Trojans runs with the ball during a college football game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Aug. 24, 2004, at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans, the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday.The Trust said in a statement that its decision followed a"deliberative process" in which it closely monitored changes in the college football landscape.

"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."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 had won the trophy awarded to the top player in college football after amassing more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage and scoring 18 touchdowns in 2005. His 784 first-place votes were the fifth most in Heisman history. The Heisman Trust has returned the trophy to Bush and the replica to USC. Bush will be invited to all future Heisman Trophy ceremonies.

The Trust said in a statement that its decision followed a"deliberative process" in which it closely monitored changes in the college football landscape. That included the U.S.

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