“Back Like You Never Left”: Caleb Williams Takes Pride in Reggie Bush’s Success Story of Getting His Heisman Trophy Back

It seems like second time’s the charm! Former USC running back Reggie Bush has been finally granted permission to reclaim his 2005 Heisman Trophy, according to an announcement made by the Heisman Trust on Wednesday. This decision marks a significant moment in college football history and demonstrates what the Trust describes as “enormous changes in the college football landscape.”

Bush voluntarily forfeited his Heisman Trophy in 2010 following NCAA sanctions against USC. These sanctions included allegations of improper benefits received by Bush during his tenure with the Trojans from 2003 to 2005. Now, over a decade later, the Heisman Trust has reinstated Bush’s trophy and acknowledged the evolving dynamics within collegiate athletics. This news has sparked widespread support from the football community, with USC’s no.1 quarterback prospect Caleb Williams expressing his excitement on social media.

Sharing ESPN’s Pete Thamel’s post on Twitter, Williams, as a fellow Heisman Trophy winner(2022) proudly captioned it: “Yes sirskii. It’s timeee.” However, Williams’ fanboying of Bush did not stop there. He further showcased his enthusiasm by sharing the news on his IG Story and expressing his admiration for Bush.

Holding Bush’s USC No. 5 jersey, Williams wrote in all caps: “YOU GOTTA COME BACK AN TURN EM UP NOW. BACK LIKE YOU NEVER LEFT,” exemplifying his reverence for Bush’s legacy. Additionally, as part of Wеdnеsday’s dеcision, thе Hеisman Trust will rеturn Rеggiе Bush’s Hеisman Trophy to him and provide a rеplica to USC, reports ESPN.

Bush’s Hеisman Trophy: A triumph in CFB history

It doesn’t just end there, Bush will rеcеivе invitations to all future Hеisman Trophy cеrеmoniе, starting from thе 2024 sеason. Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trophy Trust, expressed his delight at welcoming Reggie Bush back into the Heisman family.

He acknowledged the situation saying, “We considered the enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years in deciding that now is the right time to reinstate the trophy for Reggie. We are so happy to welcome him back.”

Reggie Bush also expressed his joy at rejoining his fellow Heisman winners and contributing to the prestigious legacy of the Heisman Trophy. He told ESPN, “I’m thrilled to reunite with my fellow Heisman winners and be a part of the storied legacy of the Heisman Trophy. I’m honored to return to the Heisman family. I also look forward to working together with the Heisman Trust to advance the values and mission of the organization.”

Reggie Bush’s exceptional performances at USC established him as one of this century’s most iconic college athletes. His remarkable statistics, including averaging 8.5 yards per touch from scrimmage and recording 1,740 rushing yards with an impressive 8.7 yards per carry in 2005, solidified his legacy.

Bush’s dominance during the 2005 season, which saw him amass 2,890 all-purpose yards and garner the fifth-highest number of first-place votes in Heisman Trophy history. With the reinstatement of Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy, USC now boasts eight Heisman Trophies, surpassing all other schools in the country including Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame, each with seven trophies.