Surprisingly Johnny Manziel is trying to help someone else out besides himself.
Johnny Manziel has decided to distance himself from the Heisman Trophy ceremony and related events, announcing a boycott effective immediately.
This decision, revealed on Saturday morning, is a direct response to the ongoing absence of Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy, which was vacated due to NCAA violations. Manziel’s stance will persist until Bush’s rightful ownership of the prestigious award is reinstated.
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Manziel has been a vocal advocate for Bush since the release of Bush’s Untold documentary, which exposed the controversial events surrounding Bush’s time at USC. Despite Manziel’s own NCAA rule violations during his tenure at Texas A&M, he believes Bush has faced unjust repercussions compared to the lack of consequences for himself and his program.
In summary, Bush was penalized by the NCAA for accepting impermissible benefits from agents, resulting in severe sanctions for USC. Although Bush was forced to relinquish his Heisman Trophy, he maintains that he did so under false pretenses and seeks its restoration.
Manziel’s solidarity with Bush intensified after the latter filed a lawsuit against the NCAA to reclaim his Heisman. Manziel publicly condemned the NCAA’s handling of Bush’s case, asserting that Bush deserves recognition as one of college football’s greatest players.
Manziel’s boycott of the Heisman Trophy ceremony serves as a symbolic gesture in support of Bush’s quest to reclaim his rightful place among the college football elite.
