REGGIE BUSH

Written By NewsOne Staff(Source NewsOne):Have you ever wondered how many Black Heisman trophy winners there are? USC has produced the most Black Heisman trophy winners with five, all of whom were running backs. 1961: Ernie Davis, Running Back -SyracuseThe first African American Heisman Trophy winner in 1961, Davis paved the way for a generation of black Heisman hopefuls to come. 2011: Robert Griffin III, QuarterbackBaylorThe quarterback from Baylor won the Heisman trophy on December 10th, 2011, becoming the school’s first winner ever. 2016: Lamar Jackson, QuarterbackUniversity of LouisvilleJackson made history when he became the youngest person ever to receive the Heisman Trophy.

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"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," Bush said in a statement.

Former Southern California star Reggie Bush, who had his Heisman Trophy victory in 2005 vacated for committing NCAA violations, is among the players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

Bush and USC were penalized for him and his family receiving impermissible benefits while he was still in school. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)Southern California is welcoming back Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush to the school he helped win two national titles, ending a 10-year NCAA-mandated disassociation. Bush and USC were penalized for him and his family receiving impermissible benefits while he was still in school. The sanctions against USC were some of the harshest the NCAA has handed down in the last 20 years. Reg-gie!Throughout this process, one of the consistent themes that emerged from my discussions was how much Reggie Bush means to our former players, USC alumni and fans everywhere, said USC athletic director Mike Bohn, who took the job last fall.