Johnny Manziel Announces Heisman Ceremony Boycott In Support Of Reggie Bush

Johnny Manziel will no longer attend the Heisman ceremony until Reggie Bush gets his trophy back.

Bush gave up his 2006 Heisman in 2010 after it was determined he received illegal benefits during his time at USC. Specifically, Bush and his family received money and housing in violation of then-NCAA rules.

What the former Trojans star lost his Heisman for more than a decade ago is now common and completely fine. Due to that fact and just the general absurdity of the situation, there's been growing pressure for Reggie Bush to get the trophy back.

Manziel, who won it while playing at Texas A&M, is taking a stand.

Johnny Manziel will boycott the Heisman ceremony.

Manziel is one of the most famous Heisman winners in the history of the trophy, but don't expect to see him at ceremonies moving forward.

He won't be making any appearances until the NCAA walks back it's ruling on Reggie Bush and the Heisman Trust gives him his trophy back. 

"After careful thought and consideration I will be humbly removing myself from the Heisman trophy ceremony until @ReggieBush gets his trophy back. Doesn’t sit right with my morals and values that he can’t be on that stage with us every year. Reggie IS the Heisman trophy. Do the RIGHT thing @NCAA the ball is in your court," the former Aggies star tweeted Saturday morning.

Manziel is taking a stand.

This is a pretty drastic measure from the Texas A&M Heisman winner. He's been vocal in the past about supporting Reggie Bush, and he clearly means it.

The Heisman ceremony is the most prestigious award night in the sport. Legends gather for one night in New York, and it's a great reminder of just how awesome and historic college football has been for generations.

Now, the former NFL QB will no longer appear until Reggie Bush gets his trophy back. Whether you like Manziel or not, he's taking a stand.

Johnny Manziel boycotting Heisman ceremony until Reggie Bush gets his trophy back. (Photo by Michael Cohen/WireImage)

He's also not wrong that it's absurd Reggie Bush doesn't have his trophy back. He never should have returned it to begin with. What were the NCAA and Heisman Trust going to do? Raid his house with the national guard? Of course not. His violations from the 2005 season are now normal at every major program in America. Manziel and many others want to see him get his trophy back, and it's a reasonable stance. Let me know if you agree at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.