LOS ANGELES – Could Reggie Bush lose his Heisman trophy? Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy remains in question after stunning NCAA violations announced against USC for its handling of Bush’s collegiate years.
While the current status of Bush’s trophy remains unchanged as of Thursday, NCAA cited USC for violations by Reggie Bush and men’s basketball O.J. Mayo. A 67 page report could best be summed up in one critical ruling about Bush; the NCAA today announced Bush was ineligible beginning at least by December 2004.
The Heisman Trophy Trust has previously stated that they might revisit Bush’s Heisman if the NCAA ruled him ineligible. In a statement today, the Trust said “The Heisman Trophy Trust will have a comment at the appropriate time. Until that time, it will have no comment.”
Bush issued the following statement today:
“I have a great love for the University of Southern California and I very much regret the turn that this matter has taken, not only for USC, but for the fans and players.
“I am disappointed by [Thursday's] decision and disagree with the NCAA’s findings. If the University decides to appeal, I will continue to cooperate with the NCAA and USC, as I did during the investigation. In the meantime, I will continue to focus on making a positive impact for the University and for the community where I live.”
Today’s NCAA violations found USC must vacate every Bush participated victory while ineligible including USC’s BCS Championship win against Oklahoma in 2005.
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