ESPN's Senior Writer tackles satellite camps

ESPN's Jeremy Crabtree: With review coming, satellite camps can be improved

August 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.

by Richard Davenport

NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe WOUNDED WARRIOR: Arkansas linebacker Josh Williams (21) and former defensive lineman Mitchell Loewen tackle UTEP's Kavika Johnson during last year's season opener at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. Williams nearly had his career end because of surgery complications stemming from last year's victory at Tennessee, but he's back in practice this fall after a near-miraculous recovery.

There was no other offseason topic that was more controversial in the NCAA than the plus and minuses of satellite camps.

ESPN Senior Writer Jeremy Crabtree spent two months talking to recruits, high school coaches and college coaches from every Power Five Conference about the topic.

Arkansas' satellite camps led the Hogs to extend scholarship offers to several prospects, including defensive end commitment Ryder Anderson, who took part in the Houston camp. CLICK HERE