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Oliver Luck claims NCAA will revisit satellite camp ban

Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE

Don't put the satellite camp debate to bed just yet.

The controversial decision by the NCAA to ban the camps may not be final, according to the organization's executive vice president, Oliver Luck.

Speaking at a function Monday in Ohio, the former West Virginia athletic director told the audience he expects the decision to be revisited. Luck staunchly defended the NCAA throughout his speech, but it appears it's at least open to other options.

The NCAA decided earlier this month that the satellite camps create an unfair recruiting advantage for the programs running them, and will force all FBS school coaches to remain on campus for football camps and clinics.

This sparked a memorable response from Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, who is perhaps the biggest supporter of the camps. The Big Ten was the only conference that voted in favor of keeping the practice, while the SEC was the most boisterous of opponents.

The NCAA voted 6-4 to ban the camps 10 days ago, but the ruling won't be official until the board of directors approves the decision at the end of April.

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