Reggie Bush and the Biggest Embarrassments in College Football History

Honorable Mention: George O'Leary

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ORLANDO, FL - October 20: Coach George O'Leary of the University of Central Florida Golden Knights directs play against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Bright House Stadium on October 20, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. UCF won 44 - 23. (Photo by Al Messerschmid

15. Jeremiah Masoli

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli #8 of the Oregon Ducks jogs off the field during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 96th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

14. 1980s Miami

And yes, that is K-Fed with Campbell.

13. Dez Bryant

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STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 5: Wide receiver Dez Bryant #1 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrates his touchdown with teammate Dexter Pratt #22 during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 5, 20

12. Cris Carter

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MIAMI - FEBRUARY 2: Former NFL player Cris Carter arrives for the 2007 NFL Players Party hosted by The NFL Players Association and PLAYERS INC during Super Bowl XLI weekend February 2, 2007 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Tom

11. Mike Leach

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26:Head coach Mike Leach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders gives instructions to his defense against the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

10. Not So Sweet Home Alabama

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Mike Shula of the Alabama Crimson Tide walks the sidelines during the game against the Florida Gators September 30, 2006 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainsville, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota

9. Charley Pell at Clemson

The coach had a knack for winning but also wrecking programs with violations. He was the 1970s and 1980s football version of what many think of John Calipari these days.

First, Pell turned around the Clemson program, leading them to their first bowl game in 18 years in 1977. He was named ACC coach of the year in 1978. He left for Florida after that year.

8. Reggie Bush

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 14: NFL running back Reggie Bush poses in press room during the 2010 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

My biggest issue and why Bush is so high on the list is just the length of time that Bush and all involved have held on to the lies.

There's nothing proven...yet. But much like Barry Bonds, the pile of evidence is so extreme that Bush accepted gifts while at USC that it's just laughable that the Saints running back is asserting his innocence.

The problem was certainly not isolated to Bush. There's no way Pete Carroll leaves that spot atop college football to go to the lowly Seahawks if there wasn't plenty of smoke before the fire.

Ironically, the person behind the NCAA investigation is the chairman of the NCAA Committee on Infractions, Paul Dee, the man in charge of Miami Hurricanes athletics long ago.

You'll read more about his outstanding contributions to this slideshow later.

7. Scooter McDougle

6. Charley Pell at Florida

5. Lawrence Phillips

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9 Sep 1995: Running back Lawrence Phillips of the University of Nebraska carries the football during the Cornhuskers 50-10 win over Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.

4. Barry Switzer and the Oklahoma Sooners

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24 SEP 1988: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL COACH BARRY SWITZER LEADS HIS TEAM ON THE FIELD BEFORE THE SOONERS 23-7 LOSS TO THE USC TROJANS. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn/ALLSPORT

3. Maurice Clarett

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TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 3: Freshman running back Maurice Clarett #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes takes in the BCS Championship victory over the University of Miami Hurricanes in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium on January 3, 2003 in Tempe, Arizo

2. Eric Dickerson and the SMU Mustangs

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7 Aug 1999: Eric Dickerson talks to the press during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

1. 1990s Miami

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5 SEP 1992: MIAMI HEAD FOOTBALL COACH DENNIS ERICKSON ON THE SIDELINE DURING A 24-7 WIN OVER IOWA. Mandatory Credit: MATTHEW STOCKMAN/ALLSPORT

Shockingly, Erickson left the program—for the seeming safe house for college scumbags up in Seattle with the Seahawks—and let Butch Davis clean up the mess.