Reggie Bush filed a lawsuit against the NCAA after the organization made ‘false’ claims in 2021 that USC paid him to play for the school
“’Pay-for-play,’ as the NCAA uses the phrase, refers to ‘inducements for initial enrollment and transfers,’” Bush’s legal team pointed out in its filing. “As such, the Statement is false. Mr. Bush was never offered money to compete for USC. Mr. Bush never considered accepting such a proposal..”
In addition to Bush’s punishment, USC had its 2004 National Championship vacated and was heavily sanctioned. Bush has maintained his innocence despite the NCAA claiming that his family received monetary benefits, including payment for travel expenses and a home in Southern California while he was enrolled at USC.Bush’s attorney pointed out that even during the investigation into his family and alleged acceptance of money during college, Bush was never found guilty of “pay-for-play” actions.
“The Statement is patently false. Mr. Bush did not accept any payments in return for playing football for USC as a student–athlete; there is no basis for anyone to suggest that Mr. Bush ever considered, let alone entered into, such an arrangement,” the filing states, again referring to the NCAA’s 2021 remarks about Bush. “The Statement was made with knowledge it was false or with reckless disregard for its falsity. … As a result of the Statement, Mr.
The retired athlete played for USC from 2003 to 2005 and then in the NFL from 2006 to 2016. Bush told his fans on Wednesday that he hopes to return to USC soon and have his name cleared once and for all.and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more!
“I got dreams of coming back into this stadium and running out of that tunnel with the football team,” he said. “I got dreams of walking in here and seeing my jersey right there next to the other Heisman Trophy winners, but I can’t rightfully do that without my Heisman Trophy.”
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