Michigan assistant coach carted off field after medical emergency
Former Michigan standout and current running back coach Mike Hart was carted off Saturday in the first quarter in the Wolverines’ matchup against Indiana. He would be placed on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Hart, who played for the Wolverines from 2004-2007, looked to be immobile on the cart when pushed off the field. Both running backs Donovan Edwards and Blake Corum were visibly emotional on the sidelines, being consoled by fellow players and coaches.
Michigan's RB coach Mike Hart collapsed on the sideline against Indiana.
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Hired by Jim Harbaugh in 2020, Hart spent 3 seasons at Indiana under Tom Allen as the Hoosiers’ running backs coach. Last season, both Corum and Haasan Haskins combined to rush for over 2,000 yards and 32 touchdowns. This season, Corum has been on a tear for the Wolverines, averaging 6.6 yards per carry.
Hugs on the @UMichFootball sideline after RB coach Mike Hart was carted off the field 🙏 pic.twitter.com/eZgKYDIk8N
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Hart would spend 3 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts before being released in 2011. He’d rush for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns off 71 carries. For his career at UM, Hart rushed for 5,040 yards and 41 touchdowns in 4 seasons.
University of Michigan officials have not provided an update on Hart’s status or what caused the need for the stretcher as of this time.
