Not only is Southern Cal giving back Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy, the school is removing all on-campus evidence that not only Bush, but former Trojans basketball star, O.J. Mayo, ever existed.
This from the Los Angeles Times:
Near the end of the letter he addressed Tuesday to “Members of the USC Trojan Family,” incoming university President Max Nikias dropped this bombshell:
“I have instructed the senior vice president for administration to remove athletic jerseys and murals displayed in recognition of O.J. Mayo and Reggie Bush by mid-August — before the incoming class of students moves on campus — from Heritage Hall, the Galen Center, and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The university will also return Mr. Bush’s 2005 Heisman Trophy to the Heisman Trophy Trust in August.”
As you remember, Mayo played for Rose Hill Christian Academy in Ashland, before transferring to Huntington High School where he played with Patrick Patterson. Mayo ended up with Tim Floyd at USC, but part of the recent sanctions against USC included allegations that the star received gifts both before and during his stay in Los Angeles. Mayo left after one season. He was the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft, and is now with the Memphis Grizzlies.
He is not, however, welcome back at USC.
