Controversy, Scandal, and Injustice: Panelists Looks at What Is Next for Amateur Athletics

By Jordan D. Mamorsky   The player stood proudly next to the most prestigious trophy in college football, basking in the shadow of the “Heisman.” The lightning quick running back had reached the pinnacle of his amateur sport. He had won millions of dollars for his school, the University of Southern California (USC) and helped them triumphantly win a 2005 BCS National Championship.   That player was Reggie Bush. Five years later, Bush had to give up the greatest honor of his career