Reggie Bush seeks NIL compensation in lawsuit against USC, Pac-12 and NCAA

Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star running back and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, is suing the school, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA over using his name, image and likeness (NIL) without compensation, according to his lawyers.

“This case is not just about seeking justice for Reggie Bush; it’s about setting a precedent for the fair treatment of all college athletes,” Bush’s attorney Evan Selik said in a statement.

“Our goal is to rectify this injustice and pave the way for a system where athletes are rightfully recognized, compensated and treated fairly for their contributions.”

Bush’s legal team claims that the defendants “generated substantial profits for these organizations, all directly linked to Reggie Bush’s prominence” and continued to benefit financially from Bush after he left college for the NFL.

In a statement to CNN, USC said, “Reggie will always be a revered member of the Trojan Family, and we were very pleased to support his successful efforts to recover his Heisman Trophy. We have not received a copy of the lawsuit so we are unable to address its allegations.”

CNN has reached out to the NCAA for comment. The Pac-12 declined to comment.

“We appreciate that the new administration at USC is trying to pick up the pieces of the former administrations’ unjust and improper handling of Reggie Bush, however, the delay in fixing this speaks volumes,” another Bush attorney, Levi McCathern II, said in a statement.

In 2005, Bush won the Heisman, awarded annually to the most outstanding collegiate football player, when he rushed for 1,740 yards on 200 carries and scored 18 total touchdowns for USC.

In 2010, Bush voluntarily gave up the coveted award after an NCAA investigation found he received benefits of several thousand dollars and a vehicle that were…

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Publish date : 2024-09-24 07:14:46

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