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Reggie Bush to Forefit Heisman

Rep to RB for doing the right thing here.

Reggie Bush says he will forfeit Heisman Trophy - latimes.com

A) rather have a SB ring
B) rather have KK's ass on my d.
C) Others have been guilty before him so I don't lose respect for him
D) I like the name Reggie.

so sad. hope they don't give it to vince.

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Originally Posted by Craigger (Post 711883)

B) rather have KK's ass on my d.

+1000

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Poor Reggie, doing the right thing, he broke the rules, period. They should be fining him and Carroll, not USC.

What a crock

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Originally Posted by ndiran1 (Post 711924)

+1000

http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/wp...h-break-up.jpg

thumbs up!!!

the rules, and the entire system, are a complete farce - NCAA is the ultimate pimp

- chuck

props... but had he not forfeited it, wouldn't they have taken it from him? still love reggie.... even though it was heartbreaking to see him run all over ASU every year, he still was the most exciting player to watch in college football in the past decade if you ask me.

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Originally Posted by Mr Kram (Post 711894)

so sad. hope they don't give it to vince.

they will not do that

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Originally Posted by Christian (Post 711937)

Poor Reggie, doing the right thing, he broke the rules, period. They should be fining him and Carroll, not USC.

What a crock

reality is, there are a million Reggie Bushes out there these days.....I've got a few friends int he agent world and they all say there is money changing hands for college players these days......Reggie just got caught.

He didn't do drugs, rape anyone, take steroids, take HGH or anything. He got a suit for the heisman ceremony and free rent for his family which I'm pretty sure lived in a rugged neighborhood. WHO GIVES A ****!

I like Reggie and Hate USC but I think this is all bullshit. Nothing he is being caught for had anything to do with his play on the field and WAS the beauty of the heisman, it was a trophy strictly for ON FIELD performance. I can't believe this turned into what it was. I wish he would have been more cocky about it and gave back the trophy while holding the Lombardi trophy saying "I'll keep this one instead"

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Originally Posted by TTM0TION (Post 712325)

Yeah, but there are rules on and off the field that apply to the Heisman trophy. And as much as I would've loved for Vince Young to win it that year because I thoroughly thought he should have, I hope he isn't given the trophy. There should be an asterick on that year.

I really don't get the Vince Young argument either. Because of one game, which yes he did play very well, he gets the trophy? Bush had an entire season of dominance not a single game. Yes Vince was good but not nearly as good as Bush.

Let's not forget he won by the largest margin in the Trust's history.

Bush was unstoppable.

Despite what team you supported or a fan of, it would be difficult to not respect or admire what Reggie was capable of on the field.

I understand the whole "ineligible player" thing and all, but he earned it on the field. In no way did getting free rent for his family and a few connections contribute to his talent or the insane numbers he put up.

And the talk of giving it to second place is beyond ridiculous. If you saw the voting numbers there was no second place. VY didn't even receive remotely close to the same amount as Reggie so obviously the voters didn't think he deserved it.

I still love Reggie Bush.

I also wonder are we now going to continue to "airbrush" sports history and take away OJ's heisman?!?!?!?!?!

Kirk Kirbdbag said that they should give it to Young. He'll has officially frozen over!

Why shouldn't they. Bush played illegally the whole year, they are erasing his season. Vince Young was 2nd, if they are going to have a point system and runner up than it does go to VY.

Otherwise they should vote and conceal the points and not give 2nd, 3rd, etc etc and just give the winner the Heisman and be done with it.

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Originally Posted by TTM0TION (Post 712421)

I also wonder are we now going to continue to "airbrush" sports history and take away OJ's heisman?!?!?!?!?!

OJ killed some folks, that has nothing to do with what he did on the field at USC, weak argument

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Originally Posted by GetLiquidNow (Post 712387)

Bush was unstoppable.

Despite what team you supported or a fan of, it would be difficult to not respect or admire what Reggie was capable of on the field.

I totally agree, but if you do not inforce the rules than everyone can do whatever the hell they want.

I'm not a fan of USC but Bush was truly unstoppable that year and was one of the most fun players to watch I've ever seen. Him giving it back doesn't really "tarnish" his image to me. He was a young kid who made a mistake but that doesn't take away from what he did on the field. And I don't think Vince Young should get it..it's been too long. That being said, I bet if the Heisman was given after the NC game then Vince would've won.

The Heisman board said that the 2005 Heisman will remain vacant and not be re awarded.

From ESPN:

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The Heisman Trophy Trust announced Wednesday that the 2005 Heisman will remain vacated following Reggie Bush's decision Tuesday to forfeit the award.

More from ESPN.com

Reggie Bush's misdeeds at USC don't warrant righteous indignation. His dissembling since he left does, writes Ivan Maisel. Story

"It was a difficult decision to return the Heisman Trophy and he exhibited great character in acknowledging his mistakes and accepting the consequences," the Heisman Trophy Trust said in a statement.

"As a result of Reggie Bush's decision to forfeit his title as Heisman winner of 2005, the Trustees have determined that there will be no Heisman Trophy winner for the year 2005," the statement read.

The Heisman Trophy Trust's decision means Vince Young, who finished a distant second to Bush in the 2005 voting, will not receive the trophy.

"I would not want to have it, and don't want the trophy," the Tennessee Titans quarterback told reporters on Wednesday. "Like I said, 2005 Reggie Bush is the Heisman Trophy winner. Why would I want it?"

Mike & Mike in the Morning

ESPN college football analyst Lou Holtz shares his thoughts on Reggie Bush, Denard Robinson and the upcoming college football games.

Under pressure since his award-winning 2005 campaign at USC was vacated, Bush said in a statement on Tuesday that he will forfeit the Heisman Trophy.

"One of the greatest honors of my life was winning the Heisman Trophy in 2005," the statement released by the New Orleans Saints read. "For me, it was a dream come true. But I know that the Heisman is not mine alone. Far from it. I know that my victory was made possible by the discipline and hard work of my teammates, the steady guidance of my coaches, the inspiration of the fans, and the unconditional love of my family and friends. And I know that any young man fortunate enough to win the Heisman enters into a family of sorts. Each individual carries the legacy of the award and each one is entrusted with its good name.

"It is for these reasons that I have made the difficult decision to forfeit my title as Heisman winner of 2005."

The NCAA passed down heavy sanctions on USC relating to improper benefits received by Bush and basketball player O.J. Mayo.

It was the first time college football's top award was returned by a recipient. One of the few guidelines given to Heisman Trophy voters is that a player must be in compliance with NCAA rules to be eligible for the trophy.

"Reggie's got to do what he's got to do on this stuff and make his determination," Bush's former college coach, Pete Carroll, said Wednesday.

"I support whatever he's doing. I'm sure he's figured it out and he's living it. I'm not really focused on it. There's nothing I can really do about that," the new Seattle Seahawks coach added. "All of our attention is on Denver and getting ready for the game. I wish him the best and hope they figure it all out."

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Originally Posted by Christian (Post 712450)

I totally agree, but if you do not inforce the rules than everyone can do whatever the hell they want.

You can't selectively enforce the rules either. It's an all or nothing game here. Especially when millions of dollars are made of these players. If Bush were to be made the example it should have been an example of what needs to change and been treated as a catalyst for the NCAA to do a better job. Not just to throw the book at a certain player and hope it scares everyone else. The NCAA are like bad parents!

BTW, love your bike man!!

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Originally Posted by Christian (Post 712446)

You do a revote, those votes that went to reggie wouldn't all go to vince.....that year was the BIGGEST landslide ever for a winner