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Jim Harbaugh calls with Michigan offer for record-setting Ben VanSumeren

ESSEXVILLE, MI – Ben VanSumeren just got a big phone call.

Straight from the big guy at the Big House.

University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh contacted the Essexville Garber football star Thursday morning, offering him a scholarship to join the Wolverines for the next four seasons.

Garber coach Jake Coquillard confirmed that VanSumeren plans to take an official visit to Michigan this weekend.

“It’s been a pretty crazy morning,” Coquillard said. “I talked to (UM assistant) Jay Harbaugh for about a half hour and Jim Harbaugh for about a half hour… They think they found the right guy and they want him to take a look and see how he likes it.