Stay in school, Reggie says ... the money's good
In an online blog he's doing for CBS Sportsline, New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush on Thursday again denies he did anything wrong while playing at USC amidst allegations he and his family accepted more than $100,000 from a sports marketing agent who was trying to procure his services.
"Firstly, for me and my family, we are not going to speak on the allegations, because there is nothing to speak about. We are not going to get into a shouting match with the media -- it could go on forever. It would just be a 'he said, she said' thing.
If there comes a time that we need to address it, we will, but I can assure everybody there is nothing to worry about. People are just digging to find something."
First, is "firstly" a word? Secondly, he does go on to address it:
"My friends and family support me because they know what kind of person I am and I would never put the school (Southern California) in jeopardy. Honestly, if I accepted $100,000 in gifts, I might as well have stayed in college and got my degree."
That's nice logic.
So the fact that you left early is supposed to be an indication that you didn't take any money? Or at least your family didn't take anything illegal?
Again, he's not done:
"These are crazy allegations and people don't use their head when they speak about stuff. I'm not worried about the media; they do what they do best -- write stories and give opinions. I don't even read the newspaper or listen to what they say on TV.
"I wasn't at all distracted against Green Bay. When it's game time, it's game time. I feel so blessed to be here, my whole life is a blessing. I love doing what I can, I make money and help people in need -- that's what matters the most. Making a difference in the community and focusing on football -- the positive things. "
Like, being positive when he can score his first touchdown before a national audience. He concludes:
"I'll be looking forward to scoring on Monday Night Football -- I look to score all the time -- but it would be great to get my first score in prime time.'
OK, we get it.
And for anyone who wants some more creative writing on this issue, check out the very latest story on The Onion, which carries the headline: Reggie Bush Claims He Made $100,000 Through USC Work-Study Program