So Reggie Bush is suing the NCAA...

Aug 23, 2023, 10:03 AM

Apparently RB is claiming that a "false and highly offensive" statement made by the NCAA maliciously attacked his character and substantially and irreparably damaged his reputation.

The NCAA statement in question was issued to ESPN, along with other media outlets, on July 28, 2021, in response to an inquiry about the possibility of Bush having his records and participation restored in light of changes to name, image and likeness rules.

Here is the statement in question:

"Although college athletes can now receive benefits from their names, images and likenesses through activities like endorsements and appearances, NCAA rules still do not permit pay-for-play type arrangements. The NCAA infractions process exists to promote fairness in college sports. The rules that govern fair play are voted on, agreed to and expected to be upheld by all NCAA member schools."

I don't think that filing this lawsuit is going to help RB's ongoing attempts to get his Heisman Trophy reinstated.

The attorney representing RB said, "The NCAA's statement is completely false and highly offensive. The NCAA knew Mr. Bush was never even accused of, involved in, much less sanctioned for any 'pay-for-play arrangement,' which never occurred."

So in his mind, RB and his family members accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, trips, and a free house in San Diego does not constitute "pay for play"?

Here is the link to the story:

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38242433/ex-usc-star-reggie-bush-file-defamation-lawsuit-ncaa

Ex-USC star Bush to sue NCAA for defamation

Reggie Bush will file a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA for "maliciously attacking his character through a completely false and highly offensive statement" in July 2021, according to the law firm representing him.