USC ends disassociation with Reggie Bush after 10 years

USC welcomed Reggie Bush back to the school on Wednesday after ending its 10-year disassociation with him stemming from NCAA violations.

"When I was hired to represent the Trojan family as the director of athletics, I committed to listening and learning before leading," Mike Bohn said in an announcement. "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.

"I've enjoyed getting to know Reggie and so many of his teammates, and I'm pleased his disassociation has ended so that we can welcome him back to our family. I'm confident that Reggie will use his incredible platform and influential voice to support and empower all of our student-athletes."

Since the beginning of the disassociation, Bush had only stepped onto the USC campus as a FOX Sports broadcaster.

Bush forfeited his 2005 Heisman Trophy after the NCAA found he and his family accepted improper benefits while the running back attended the school. The Trojans were forced to vacate 14 wins and their 2004 BSC Championship, serve a two-year postseason ban, take a scholarship reduction, and disassociate from Bush.

In 2017, the NCAA Committee on Infractions adopted a rule that limits a disassociation to 10 years, giving schools the right to extend or end the ban at the expiration of the term.

Bush was one of the most electrifying players in college football history over his three-year career with the Trojans, helping USC reach the peak of its national powers in the mid-2000s.

"I've dreamed of this day for 10-plus years, and I'm excited to come home," he said.

With his return cemented, Bush will be granted the same privileges and courtesies that all other alumni of the USC football program receive.