Mike Hart not returning as running backs coach
I hope everything is okay. Thanks for all you've done the last 3 years.
Yeah really hope he and his family are well. At this stage of the coaching carousel I can’t see him leaving because he’s disgruntled with his role since there aren’t many openings in the way of lateral moves or promotions.
Yeah, all the rumors surrounded more personal issues than an unhappiness with his role. That doesn't mean he wasn't looking to move up but this always felt like personal matters he was working thru.
It’s not related to personal issues, per Sam Webb.
I haven’t listened to Sam Webb for a while. Is he saying it’s an issue with his role?
San had been saying for two months that he is on a leave of absence and dealing with personal issues.
I am friends with someone close to his family. He eventually wants to be a HC. I’m sure he will be looking for a job that will put him closer to that goal.
Michigan legend and national champion. Best wishes on your next endeavor Coach Hart.
Apologies for my rusty/lacking HTML abilities above.
Don't hurt yourself
Unless mods can fix the link in the OP, here's the Detroit News link (requires subscription):
From that article:
Mike Hart, Michigan’s running backs coach for the last three seasons, including the last two as run-game coordinator, will not be returning to the Wolverines’ staff this season under first-year head coach Sherrone Moore, two sources confirmed to The Detroit News.
Hart, whose contract with Michigan expired on Jan. 10, declined comment when reached by The Detroit News on Friday. He has not been connected to any recent openings on college football or NFL staffs.
<a href=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2024/03/08/mike-hart-will-not-return-to-michigan-as-running-backs-coach-next-season/72758458007/>Link</a>
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Apologies for my rusty/lacking HTML abilities above.
Ha! You did everything correctly except for forgetting to hit the Source button in the upper right section.
Hope Hart is alright
In terms of team impact, I'm specifically worried how this will affect Jordan Marshall. He and Hart were very close and fingers crossed he doesn't ask out of his NLI
Insiders already saying that Moore is going to try to make this a big time / flashy hire
Geez, hadn't thought of that. Hope not.
Seeing as Hart hasn’t been with the program in almost two months I would think Marshall is already aware that this was going to occur.
Dang, why did SQ get banned?
He got into a shit-fit argument about January 6 in another thread. He's been increasingly argumentative and unhinged as of late. I used to like his comments but it seems like he's going through something. Hope he gets better.
That’s putting it mildly. I am going through a lot of things in a short period of time. At the risk of oversharing here it goes…
Mental and physical health issues have led to loss of pay due to being unable to work and subsequent dangers of repossession of car and eviction from my apartment. I am in the process of getting state assistance for the latter. Who knows how that will turn out.
I am finally back at work so I am going to start getting my normal pay again. But I am still living on a razor’s edge. It’s probably a good thing that I am banned right now if I am being honest.
I write this not to generate sympathy. Everyone goes through shit. I am writing it so people have an idea of the pressures I am under and why I have responded the way I have. I am not justifying or excusing any reprehensible things I have written.
I was banned for responding to a reference to January 6th. I don’t mind the ban because rules matter. I violated them.
Whoever wrote the mocking email to me after I was banned I just want you to know that karma is a thing.
Sorry to hear this, man. I hope you are seeing someone professionally to talk all this out.
Stepping away from the board for a while might be a very good thing for you. Getting mad online and letting troll harassment get to you is not healthy. Get better.
Best wishes and will always be a Michigan legend. #20
Makes me lament all the more the departure of Jay Harbaugh. So, I guess one more coaching slot to fill a week before spring practice starts? Or is there an analyst in the pipeline?
There was a rumor a month or so back, shortly after Harbaugh left, that it was expected Denard would take over. Again, just a rumor, but would make sense.
Oh I would not hate that.
Can he coach dillithem (sp?) into the players?
Isn’t Fred Jackson still a part of the program? He can fill in until they find a permanent solution.
A Michigan Man forever. I think him and wish him well!
Sounds like he has some personal issues to work out and we need a full coaching staff. Take care of your life, Mike. Wolverine for Life.
Hmmm if he is not returning as running back coach what is he returning as?
Athletic director?
Admittedly I did not click theunclickable link
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He will return as the Lisan al Gaib. As it is written
Muad Dib, but fast.
Stilgar is the Fred Jackson of Dune.
Muadib but spicier.
Pretty sure Mike Barrett is going to be AD next year and play for [Insert NFL Team Name].
That sucks. Would Tyrone W leave Wayne St to be our RB Coach again?
Well damn
Very unfortunate for him and Michigan. Hoping he can arrive in a good place personally and Michigan can find a good replacement. My perception was he brought a lot to the staff.
Dang, was hoping beyond hope that no news was good news after WindyCityBlue said his source told him Hart was out. Props Windy for bracing us for this.
Arguably the second best UM running back behind only his prodigy Corum. A national champion coach, All-American player, has his degree from here, helluva recruiter and developer of the running back position, helped earn wins over OSU, intern coached a game, and he can leave as an ultimate Michigan Man. Best of luck wherever coaching takes you Mike Hart!
Willie Heston just shit on your lawn
his prodigy Corum
Corum may be a prodigy, but I think you meant protégé.
Tyrone Wheatley wants a word
Tim Biakabatuka and Jamie Morris might have something to say about it too.
That 1995 OSU game will always be one of my favorites...
What about the A-Train?
Sooo ... Denard?
Hope it's not a health issue. He is certainly in good standing and has not been connected to openings that I know of.
National championship coach that ran the very successful running attack would certainly be welcomed back when ready. Plus he is the definition of a Michigan Man.
There's no way we keep such a loaded backfield last season if Mike Hart isn't coach. No way we see the ascendancy of Hassan Haskins in 2021, or the bulking up of Corum to be a full-time back. And just the level of offensive success partnering his RB coaching with Sherrone's OL coaching to be the most dominant running team in the country. Michigan Man - Leon Michael Hart, take care of yourself - sending positive vibes to you sir!
Guess Blake and Hassan didn't do anything? I bet they would have produced the same if someone else was the RB coach. I like Hart but people give him way to much credit for the players successes.
Well damn. I really hope that he and his family are okay.
Sad to hear. Blake Corum before Blake. Hope he is physically OK.