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The “historical reinstatement” of Reggie Bush’s 2005 Heisman Trophy was announced by the Heisman Trophy Trust. Let this serve as a catalyst for changing two important but fundamentally flawed components of collegiate athletics. It was foolish back then, and it’s much more silly now.1) Ceasing the pointless penalties, and…2) How awards are made. If you are going to do them, try to make them as meaningful as you can by including the full campaign rather than just the regular season. Two very distinct things and two important aspects connected to the Bush-Heisman controversy.
In the mid-2000s, USC was the powerhouse of powerhouses, and Reggie Bush was the star of stars, for those who don’t remember or need a refresher. Though Texas quarterback Vince Young was more than worthy of the award, he won the 2005 Heisman with relative ease, and the decision was not hotly contested. Bush’s 2005 season was canceled when he was found guilty of engaging in improper behavior related to a marketing firm and other NCAA rules. As a result, the Heisman Trophy was eventually taken away from him. Once more, it was absurd—to use the phrase from Apocalypse Now, removing Bush’s Heisman was like issuing a speeding ticket at the Indianapolis 500—and it wasn’t for a terrible reason. Actually, what was penalized for Bush
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