Social media reaction to Johnny Manziel’s boycott of future Heisman Trophy ceremonies, standing with USC’s Reggie Bush
Johnny Manziel stands in solidarity with Reggie Bush. Manziel, the 2012 Heisman Trophy recipient, published a recent post on X which puts into action his recent opinions. Those opinions were expressed in interviews about USC’s Reggie Bush not having his Heisman Trophy returned:
“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.
Much love JM2″
The social media reaction to this tweet has been extensive and as expected, very polarized. Here is how social media reacted to the news:
Calling out the Heisman Trust
The NCAA doesn't control the Heisman…well played
— Tony Siracusa (@TonyBruin) March 2, 2024
Are you listening Caleb, Matt, Carson, Marcus, O.J., and Mike?
Johnny Manziel won’t be involved w/Heisman ceremony until Reggie Bush is reinstated his Heisman. Will other Heisman winners do same? https://t.co/bhLqnUFLkk
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) March 2, 2024
Happy Birthday Reggie!
On Reggie Bush's birthday, Johnny Manziel steps up to the plate and announces he will no longer attend the Heisman Ceremony until Reggie gets what is rightfully his. How about the rest of you Heisman winners?
Happy Birthday 🐐 ✌🏼 #FightOn https://t.co/mbbZ2Mdzh6 pic.twitter.com/a8nsLKKwsh
— Nico (@USC_Nico) March 2, 2024
Momentum
Let’s goooo! Other Heisman winners should follow up with this and you’ll see some real motion 🔥@HeismanTrophy @NCAA #FightOn ✌🏿 pic.twitter.com/VA5TDqmkUh
— Sacramento Trojan ✌🏿 (@916Trojan) March 2, 2024
No. 11 with a proxy vote?
— HALL of GOATS (@GOATS_hall) March 2, 2024
Respect!
Respect to Johnny Manziel for this. pic.twitter.com/7Fwizqo2pO
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) March 2, 2024
The rule is illegal now, so it was illegal then
Yes facts cause now what he did is legal and more @NCAA
— Orange & Blue Broncos (@OandBBroncos) March 2, 2024
Kudos!
Kudos to Johnny Manziel here. Imagine if all other winners took this stance? It says a lot about the Heisman Trophy Trust that a man who was found liable for the wrongful death of another can have his Heisman, but one who benefited financially from his talent cannot. https://t.co/sOPdsDyzeS
— Alicia Jessop (@RulingSports) March 2, 2024
Identity
You never change something that’s rooted in your soul. That Heisman means more to me than anything in this world. https://t.co/uPATpLqgcE
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 2, 2024
Line of succession
Joey Langone says that Fred Segal says that Nicole Auerbach says that Johnny Manziel says that Johnny will boycott the Heisman ceremony until Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back. https://t.co/1L4oB5zZEQ
— Tim Ryan🦤 (@TheSportsHernia) March 2, 2024
Follow-up tweet
You can back a brinks truck up to my house and I still will not attend the ceremony or do ANYTHING involved until Reggie’s trophy is back where it rightfully belongs.
This is about doing what’s right for everyone involved. Reggie’s play on the field inspired me to be the…
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 2, 2024
Still more!
Morals and values are something that every single Aggie is engrained with from the second that you step on campus. I chose not to accept that fact until recently but moving forward I will hold myself to a higher standard that will go over a lot of y’all’s heads.
Time to get 1%…
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 2, 2024
Hostile take
Johnny Manziel is what it looks like to be north of 30 years old and still have the mental maturity of a 12 year old boy https://t.co/Lp2pz0vaiK
— AthletesInSpace (@AthletesInSpace) March 2, 2024
Furthermore...
Another lil tidbit… you’re not truly considered a NFL “bust” until you officially retire. Do with that as you wish.. 🤌🏼
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 2, 2024
Loud and clear
Johnny Manziel outside the Heisman Trust office: pic.twitter.com/MS5fNAUcGP
— College Sports Only (@CollegeSportsO) March 2, 2024
USC fan approves
Good for you, Johnny Manziel. https://t.co/y99tRMkh3x
— Hal Furman (@HalFurman) March 2, 2024
Good question
I wonder if The Other Heisman Winners will do the same thing as Johnny Manziel. https://t.co/0FKZdhJezY
— Jackson Johnson (@Jackson09960335) March 2, 2024
Hater (or maybe a Longhorn)
Lol. Neither Johnny Manziel nor Reggie Bush deserved the Heisman trophy in the first place. https://t.co/tktKiJWQTG
— Greg Childers 🍍🦩🥃🏴☠️🏈🏀🏒⚾️⚽️ (@gregorychilders) March 2, 2024
USC fans do
Does anyone care if Johnny Manziel skips Heisman ceremonies?
— Michael Chase (@mschase1972) March 2, 2024
Amen
Props to #JohnnyManziel for taking a stand in support of #ReggieBush who definitely should get his Heisman back.https://t.co/SNU9UW7Yco pic.twitter.com/UThxFs9OYC
— DisgruntledMetsFan (@CleonA84126672) March 2, 2024
Hear, hear!
Really respect the hell out of Johnny Manziel.
People can look back on past mistakes & turn things around. Not easy for everyone to do.
Rooting for ya big time https://t.co/l16zQb2xDc
— Trizzy Trace (@tracegirouard48) March 2, 2024
Football future?
Johnny Manziel comeback szn??? https://t.co/We18qQ5k3e
— PokuMuse (@Poku_Muse) March 2, 2024
Aggies Wire reaction
'Reggie IS the Heisman trophy': Johnny Manziel removes himself from ceremony in support of Bush https://t.co/39Hp3YJOUe pic.twitter.com/lYriUIkOAQ
— Aggies Wire (@AggiesWire) March 2, 2024
