Johnny Manziel, winner of the 2012 Heisman Trophy, said on Saturday that until former USC running Reggie Bush gets his Heisman Trophy back from the NCAA, the former Texas A&M quarterback will be boycotting the annual ceremony.
After careful thought and consideration I will be humbly removing myself from the Heisman trophy ceremony until @ReggieBush gets his trophy back. Doesn’t sit right with my morals and values that he can’t be on that stage with us every year. Reggie IS the Heisman trophy.
Do the…
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 2, 2024
“After careful thought and consideration I will be humbly removing myself from the Heisman trophy ceremony until @ReggieBush gets his trophy back,” Manziel posted on X. “Doesn’t sit right with my morals and values that he can’t be on that stage with us every year. Reggie IS the Heisman trophy. Do the RIGHT thing @NCAA the ball is in your court.”
Manziel voiced similar support for Bush in August in a post on X saying “The only difference between my story and Reggie’s is that my ‘illegal activities’ did not start until after my Heisman season.”
Bush, the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, and USC were forced to return copies of the trophy after an NCAA investigation found that Bush and his family received impermissible extra benefits, including cash, a rent-free home for his parents near San Diego, and travel expenses from prospective agents.
Bush rushed for 3,169 yards, caught 95 passes for 1,301 yards and scored 43 touchdowns in three seasons at USC. (Photo by Michael Cohen/WireImage)
Due to the sanctions, USC was banned from postseason play for two years, were docked 30 scholarships and were forced to vacate 14 wins, including their 2004 BCS national title.
The Heisman Trust has said it would return the 2005 trophy to Bush if the NCAA reinstated him. So far, the NCAA has…
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Publish date : 2024-03-02 20:07:31
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