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Reggie Bush Says Paying College Athletes Could 'Destroy Some People'

Despite widespread public support for student athletes to be paid, former USC standout and NFL running back Reggie Bush expressed his concerns over college players potentially getting compensated for their name, image and likeness.

Last month, the NCAA's board of governors announced its support for a proposal allowing student athletes to be paid for sponsorships and endorsement deals.

"I missed out on getting guidance. They're about to start paying college athletes. It's going to destroy some people if their foundation is not in the right place," Bush told Playboy.com in a recent interview.