Amid the turmoil surrounding the SEC vs. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh in the satellite camp battle, the NCAA seemed to lose sight of what those showcases meant for small town talents and undiscovered gems.
Perhaps that's why the NCAA quickly did an about-face on whether or not to ban them when complaints poured in.
And if college athletics' governing body is still in need of examples of satellite camps helping young athletes find opportunities, they need to look no further than Rivals three-star defensive end Victor Jones.
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive standout, out of Inderkum High School (Sacramento, California), had tallied a few offers before the Oregon State Beavers came to his school for a satellite camp, but he left it with a strong bond with the coaching staff – one that may dramatically impact his future college decision.