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Ex-Lions RB Reggie Bush: 'My Records Should Be Reinstated'

Reggie Bush wants his Heisman Trophy and college records reinstated.
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Ex-Lions RB Reggie Bush: 'My Records Should Be Reinstated'
Ex-Lions RB Reggie Bush: 'My Records Should Be Reinstated'

Former Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush is seeking to have his NCAA records reinstated. 

On July 1, college athletes finally had the opportunity to earn money from their name, image and likeness. Several athletes immediately took advantage, as they signed with major sports outlets and began promoting a variety of items online. 

Bush, who played for the Lions from 2013-14, shared online Thursday that his goals to have his records restored and his Heisman Trophy returned have not been met favorably. 

Following his collegiate career, Bush was penalized for receiving multiple benefits for himself and his family that were a violation of NCAA rules. 

USC, which had previously distanced itself from the former NFL back, had severe sanctions levied against it, including having its 2004 national title vacated and not being able to participate in a bowl game for two years. 

After it was all but certain he would be stripped of the 2005 Heisman, Bush voluntarily vacated the award, which is annually given to the nation's best collegiate player.

In a statement, Bush wrote, "We reached out to the NCAA on multiple occasions and received no help or got no response at all. It is my strong belief that I won the Heisman Trophy 'solely' due to my hard work and dedication on the football field and it is also my firm belief that my records should be reinstated."

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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