That shin, that calf, the impeccable lace work on the cleats … yep, it’s University of Southern California’s all-everything tailback, Reggie Bush.
Bush had a tremendous 2005 season (from which this photo was taken by Peter Read Miller), amassing over 2,200 total yards from scrimmage that junior season (1,740 rushing and 481 receiving). All totaled, he accounted for 222.3 yards per game that season when his punt and kick returns were factored in.
Bush was named the Heisman Tropher winner, topping Texas quarterback Vince Young and USC teammate, Matt Leinart. Then, a year later, reports circulated that Bush and his family had received financial gifts from a sports agent who later sued the family and cooperated with an NCAA investigation. Ultimately, Bush’s time at USC was redacted and his Heisman Trophy vacated and the Trojans’ program placed on four years probation and their scholarship allocation reduced by 10 per season over three years.
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