Reggie Bush was an unstoppable force at USC | ESPN Archives

With Reggie Bush officially retired, we dug into the ESPN archives to find 10 minutes of awesome. Here's Heisman-winner Reggie Bush tearing it up for the USC Trojans.
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[@LyranVega]

This dude single handedly made me a USC fan back I 04'-05'

[@RaiderHOUSTON]

Facts!!!!!

[@adolpholiverbush9060]

No one cares. I know Reggie and he thinks you are a dorkwad.

[@reyder7661]

Same ! Bush push. Behind the back stop on a dime against Fresno…man he was something else!! Bush was is the collage football 🐐

[@fredfells209]

I lived in L.A. at the time it was a movie

[@TrashBandicoot12]

Same! Been one ever since. They finally gave Reggie his Heisman back!

[@RawwRex]

Reggie Bush made everybody want to be a running back. He revolutionized the position frfr not on the NFL level but definitely in college

[@slimbibi7329]

MarMeez i think you were right without the clarification....look at all the elite rbs in the league...they’re equally adept at catching the ball

[@richardchargingcloud6590]

Harvin and Bush probably made everyone want to do a lot more skill positions.

[@KevinHarrisDrumming]

You’re right, even just the accessories. He started the eye paint with writing, and the one sleeve look

[@ericsigersmith2831]

Brian westbrooks on steroids

[@ibaIIhog]

He got a ring tho

[@geraldos9094]

They should give him his Heisman Trophy back. He earned it on the field and in helping the school make millions.

[@squigglyline2813]

You mean by helping the school cheat?

[@CCROGGY]

@@squigglyline2813 other schools cheat too Auburn and Cam Newton!

[@squigglyline2813]

@@CCROGGY ah yes, "everyone else cheats!", the new USC school battle cry.

[@CCROGGY]

@@squigglyline2813 but they don't get punished since they are the NZAA darlings!

[@CCROGGY]

@@squigglyline2813 Manziel got away with murder too! Texas a&m was let off too easy!

[@reliablethreat23]

Reggie Bush was the visual representation of what every high school running back aspires to be in their careers! He had all the highlights, won multiple bowl games and championships, video game cover (NCAA Football 2007), won the Heisman trophy, AND topped it all off by getting drafted 2nd overall in the 2006 NFL draft! Oh and he won a Super Bowl with the Saints!

[@michaelmore2luv]

That game against fresno state in 2005 got him the heisman. He was a beast that night

[@knoxbox1212]

Michael Thomas what did he have like 500 total yards lol such a beast

[@WarPigs413]

@Anthony Rivers yup. Fresno was ranked #16 that game. Almost won

[@jayrolopez]

That was an amazing game

[@bbigjohnson069]

@@knoxbox1212 It was 513 yds. 294 rushing, 68 receiving, 151 returning

[@jstiles1659]

Reggie bush is the greatest RB in college football history and was so dangerous that he played like 4 positions when needed and nobody couldn't touch him talent wise and I'll say this that the saints used him right but trade him for some reason but still bush one of the greatest football players ever in college history.

[@MrAmazYnGaMiNg]

Jay LaMichael James for Oregon was just as dangerous

[@youngdex1214]

Jay Lee he kept getting hurt and was due for a big contract

[@jstiles1659]

Sadness Man He's second to me.. Barry Sanders was a dangerous man to deal with.

[@dontdoittoyoself6786]

He's not even the best USC rb OJ n Marcus Allen are better. College or pros.

[@vinceroyal3389]

Did you forget about Barry Sanders at Oklahoma state

[@jessehernandez9064]

This film mixed with the actual sound of the crowd is crazy stupid good!!

[@redsharpiemarker]

this guy really does stand out among all the college greats and heisman winners.. no one was quite as exciting as him.

[@claguna92]

I cant think of any other player that made me feel like he had the potential to score every time he touched the ball from anywhere on the field. Truly magical.

[@youtubepro9201]

Notre Dame rocket Ismail 90 Auburn Bo Jackson 85 Johnny the jet Rodgers Nebraska 71 Desmond Howard Michigan 91

[@thegoodbrothersifu]

I would agree with that.....

[@devinmccampbell9661]

Omg I have waited years to find highlights this clear on KZbin for Reggie Bush #ThankYouESPN

[@killpeopleyanderesimulatorgirl]

Reggie Bush is the grestest college football player of all time. If you ever seen him play, then you'll know why!!

[@cmiller1164]

I live in L.A. - I saw Reggie Bush Play - and not only is he not the NCAA best ever - hes not even SC best player ever - Charles White, Marcus Allen, and OJ Simpson, all were better than Bush - former Trojan RB's and Heisman Trophy winners -

[@luke56]

He wasn't even the greatest player of his time... VINCE YOUNG deserves that heisman

[@RASHAD321979]

Mr. BugattiBentley ok buddy don't go crazy, yes Shrubbery was good..I meant bush. But anyway just say from your era, so it doesn't disrespect or offend a 100 other players that were beast b4 him. Thank you ladies and gentlemen.

[@loldude9538]

Luke Mulford you are stupid.. reggie bush was indisputably the best player that year and it wasn't even close.

[@loldude9538]

Chirs Miller Being the best player at USC makes you the best player ever.

[@jstiles1659]

And bush the greatest USC player ever and imo still the hiesman trophy winner.

[@loldude9538]

Jay Lee agree with everything you said.

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

Jay Lee The Juice is the Best USC running back of all time!

[@loldude9538]

BrandonDetroitfan Michaels The best running back at USC is the best of all time.. no matter the school.

[@richardchargingcloud6590]

charles woodson is, the greatest sir.

[@williemcmeans1696]

Best college running bck ever

[@76raikagehiddencloudgod20]

Willie Mcmeans Cough Herschel Walker!

[@loldude9538]

Ronald Burke #NastyBoy Herschel is shit.

[@williemcmeans1696]

Ronald Burke #NastyBoy one dimensional bck

[@williemcmeans1696]

Sadness Man Barry neck and neck . I think Reggie was just a bit more explosive .

[@thsu8]

Not even close. Sanders, Walker, Dorsett, and Archie Griffin were way better. You must be under 35 years old. Earl Campbell was better. Mike Rozier was better. Adrian Peterson was better. Bo Jackson was better. Bo averaged 6.6 yards per carry in the SEC at Auburn. Bush had 38 total TDs. Bo rushed for 43 TDs. Most exciting rb ever? Maybe. Best rb ever? Not even top 10.

[@kingheem4097]

I remember playing with him on NCAA 06 Couldn't be stopped

[@mr31owe38]

Factz

[@png3056]

this era of college football was prolly the greatest..do not forget devin hester was also out there causing havoc in the east coast...and adrian peterson was just as reckless with the ball..but bush man he was unreal

[@whatnow3773]

R P hahaha and A.Peterson is still playing your boy Bush not so much .

[@png3056]

AP is done man...AP is a HOF but this is about bush

[@whatnow3773]

R P but who's still playing ? thanks

[@png3056]

I do not see what your point is here..i never said AP was trash..or not even good..matter fact i gave him kudos..stop trolling...

[@whatnow3773]

R P because RBush was a flop along with everyone from his team that went pro .. period

[@marcusrex77]

That is when USC had some bad cats... and Reggie was the baddest of them all.

[@YoGiveMeMyMoney]

My favorite player ever

[@marcusrex77]

O.J. Simpson was mine.

[@maxchristensen9315]

Same, made me love the game of football

[@loldude9538]

same and always will be.

[@brianjenkins3109]

Reggie Bush and Lyndale White, best college football RB tandem ever

[@jackjohnson292]

I believe they had Hershel Dennis as well. Dude was a nightmare!

[@dontedavis5184]

I'll never forgot being in HS and my dad,brother and me would all get together to watch Reggie he was MUST SEE t.v it seemed like every time he touched the ball he scored

[@keevancrawford6708]

This guy knows angles. He knows when to widen his angle to burn people.

[@YardratZ]

Yeah. He was obviously fast. But his angles man. His angles not even that. He was soooooooo smart. It just look like he is fast but his brain is processing infinite possibilities with every step that his feet make.

[@robertturner1308]

My favorite college football player ever. So fun to watch.

[@Ariez___]

Bush’s acceleration was second to none in college.. super explosive I never seen a player that I felt could score with every touch he was must see tv

[@shivasuresh5957]

Reggie is the most exciting RB in college football history. He was way more gifted than college defenses could handle. The pro defenses were more equipped to deal with his slashing style and speed because the talent was there to counter Reggie a bit. That said, Reggie had a fine pro career and made tens of millions of dollars so good for him.

[@thegoodbrothersifu]

I would a agree with you 100% He got him a chip in the pros....

[@DapperJ]

Greatest college player I ever saw.

[@javongreen5327]

The way Christian McCaffrey is playing is the way I thought Reggie Bush would play

[@islandrepublic9166]

I agree. But to be fair Bush would have been perfect in todays NFL. Health aside Bush had better hands than Mc and the speed to burn. But at least he won a superbowl.

[@oldskoolsvault5670]

One of my favorites with the commentators. I love the sound of crowd and to hear the announcers

[@baziljournalsllc3598]

Bush inspired to be a running back in high school. I remember I use to always look at his highlights before a game. Classic Reggie at its finest 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Dbl619]

The NCAA and USC can erase his name all they want but I'm a real person and when somebody or something amazes me I'll never forget. Reggie was special. And I was lucky enough to see how special he was even before USC, I saw it in HS and Pop Warner. It's time USC at least bring him back around the program. He was a kid who paid the consequences. I doubt USC ever gave back the money ppl paid to go see him and the team or all the merchandise they sold because of him. Let's be real.

[@Mylifeizamovie]

Greatest college player EVER

[@jeancarlosberasgoico8445]

Barry Sanders?

[@marcmaza2821]

11 and 5 good old days on the weekends!!!! SC

[@animeinsane9611]

When all USC ever knew how to do was win...damn what a time indeed.

[@IAmKingLuda]

His break away speed was unnatural, this man floated down the field play after play.

[@imbsmit]

Best overall college RB I’ve ever seen. He can be placed at RB, the Slot , WR , Kick return and Punt Return. It’s nothing he couldn’t do.

[@bowlesmovement08]

I still have nightmares over that OU game smh

[@ectyka]

Reggie was something else. Was so fun watching him play. Lighting ✌🏽🙌🏽 the best

[@dixiehicks4668]

I was livin in southern cali at the time reggie bush was unstoppable .. reggie bush ruled the world back then

[@robyearwood76]

I want more footage like this! These angles show the true speed of the game

[@TheRealRaheem]

This might be my favorite video of all-time.

[@realdeal2487]

Favorite collage player every love it

[@joshuatalks6213]

What a legend. O remember watching him in middle school and when he went to the saints i was so excited to watch him lol

[@adamdaniel01]

NCAA needs to return his Heisman #5.

[@OGMillyMillz]

He was a fucking beast! Too bad my Longhorns beat him in the Rose Bowl. Classic game.

[@marcusrex77]

That is because when he was on his way to score a touchdown... which would have put Texas 3 scores down!!!... He threw the ball away. And even with that... you barely won. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.

[@OGMillyMillz]

Marcus Witt Yeahhh, but who won though? 🤔

[@marcusrex77]

You are right... scoreboard. Even if USC would of won... the title would have been taken away.

[@deebopheng8424]

Vince Young’s knee was down. Lol

[@kingkendrick44]

One of the coldest College RB EVERRR💯🙏🏿

[@dontedeleon]

Love these camera angles.

[@1NavyLT]

An amazing college football player without a doubt. He showed up big no matter the opponent.

[@thanhho4943]

This man was a beast back in those days

[@marcmaza2821]

They’ll never be a player like this ever again in college football!! The good old days!!!!!!

[@erocs9747]

I wish saban and pete carroll had faced off with 03 lsu vs 03 usc when reggie was a freshman that would of been epic and see him vs that elite 04 auburn defense over that oklahoma one

[@hoseamatavao1208]

Reggie dude just has a style of his own fast guick on his turn that 1 play with fresno he (Stop) completely than turn and took off again I'll never forget that 👍👍👍 he got more

[@HOODKINGZ1]

Fight on Reggie!!! ✌🏼 goat of college football 🏈 👍🏻✌🏼

[@miked5252]

Cut, then open field Reggie was amazing! Could do it all.. long live Reggie Bush

[@jahauddavis4481]

True poetry in motion

[@chefboyarleezy4162]

I still haven’t seen anyone in college come close to Bush. His elusiveness what is the best I’ve ever seen.

[@marcmaza2821]

The good old days! Best college football well never see again!

[@onilara4602]

Probley my fav college player ever

[@thegoodbrothersifu]

I was so blessed to see him and the team play live. He was a cheat code in college. What a joy to see.

[@mauricecohen3830]

Give him his Heisman back. He earned it.

[@waltrza7683]

Greatest college football player of all time!

[@raytokool]

I am from Cali but an Okie now. He was not better than The Juice or Billy Sims(OU) that both won Heismans. The JUICE was a football player with 9.6 track speed and knew how to use it.

[@RobertoHernandez-pd9iw]

Best college running back ever usc baby ❤💛 yesirrrr what a beast

[@269gboy6]

Classic number five

[@trumetalheadonmauiey9715]

The landscape of the then Pac 10 changed after USC,s reign at the top.Oregon had just started winning, Cal was going to Bowl games, and Stanford and Washington were in decline, until the arrival of Jim Harbaugh, and Kyle Peterson.

[@superkat460]

Reggie Bush was the most electrifying Athlete ever! Agreed by pro players and fans at the time. Perfect coach and supporting cast! Sold out every stadium they played in. SC still can't recover from Texas loss or scandals. How did outside jealous powers ruin it all. Where were SC lawyers? Time for Trojans to return to greatness

[@raephkoch7046]

My favorite college PLAYER ever.

[@Dbl619]

Man,bottom line his overall game was so nice. Period. He was dangerous on a football field. He was a threat to score from anywhere.

[@ryanreyes3246]

Best college running back I ever saw

[@RASHAD321979]

1:55😲 ouch!!!

[@EricOWilliam]

Fight On!!!!!

[@damagedone56]

The goat USC ever had

[@jonathanmontano7346]

They've had other GOAT's too.

[@JuiceManSpexs]

Greatest college football running back

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Saw This every Saturday fight on ✌️🏈🏈🏈🏈✌️✌️✌️

[@0-Elias-0]

Reggie Bush = Best RB Alive

[@road3547]

Can the University just cancel everything they did to this man and bring him back to honour him. So stupid what they did.

[@bbigjohnson069]

That was part of the sanctions the NCAA put on USC. They had to disassociate with him for 10 years. NCAA wanted USC to take his name out of all their record books, everything. I know his name was still in the media guides I saw so I don't know if they did. Coach Todd McNair sued the NCAA and won. It was ruled that the NCAA acted with malice towards him and USC. USC ended that disassociation with Bush earlier this year and he has returned to the school since then.

[@curtisharton9245]

One word.... AMAZING

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

A bunch of players started wearing #5 because of Reggie Bush.

[@thyslop1737]

Greatest? Dunno! A force to be reckoned with on the field? No doubt.

[@erocs9747]

Even though people blame pete for not using reggie on that 4th and inches , you gotta remember lendale was running all over texas before that and reggie bush wasnt a straight ahead runner like that ecspecially compared to lendale white , its why they complemented each other so well

[@seanleaf3165]

The Best to ever do it in the NCAA!

[@packersauburneric3625]

Classic footage from high school days

[@Sunsets330]

Those SC teams were loaded at every position.

[@AnhVo1989]

He’s too goooood

[@erocs9747]

Happy birthday reggie bush much respect!

[@qkwasii6]

Make me wana ply ps2

[@RASHAD321979]

😂at 2:42 he tries to jump on his back to celebrate. An he jumps right over him😂😂

[@johnnyvelasco2168]

Reggie was a beast. But also do not forget in order to be a great running back you need a great O line. The line does not get enough credit.

[@SportZFan4L1fe]

USC had a lot of All Americans on their O-line. ... Even Lendale White became the All time USC leading TD scorer behind those lines.

[@slackercapt]

Reggie Reggie Reggie !!!

[@mistahozzy]

Reggie bush was the last usc Jersey i ever bought

[@elijahchesley4566]

my childhood

[@natetieken619]

WE GONNA GIVE THIS MAN SOME MORE FLOWERS!!! Oh yeah…..and his trophy back! It’s coming back home

[@jcstills7729]

619

[@0-Elias-0]

Best Runningback Alive.

[@RaiderHOUSTON]

This man was a cheat code! Absolutely amazing

[@yamama3510]

Idk why but they seemed why more exciting back then 😕

[@KingUfa206]

The GOAT of college football.

[@4s4l229]

He was a str8 savage in college

[@dylanb2412]

Greatest college athlete of all times.

[@gregoryldismukes]

Man! Thought he was going to make it.

[@CarlosSilva-sc4iu]

That was all brees man

[@j.r.w7636]

Kim k ruined him

[@chesterjackson8682]

I actually forgot about how great he was at USC. Kim K must have that spell

[@dknight9997]

I wore #5 and took his running style college football goat

[@htvlogs80]

You can take away his trophies but you can never take away what he did on the field.

[@Westcoastk00k]

you dont see players like this much anymore...