Michigan’s newest assistant coach hire is one of the program’s greatest players, and could soon turn into one of its best recruiters. At only 34 years old, running backs coach Mike Hart brings the energy and passion recruiting in college football requires, along with the track record to back it up.
The first and most obvious recruiting benefit for hiring Hart is his status as a Wolverine legend. Being a school alumnus of the college and football team gives his pitch extra weight when sitting in the living room of a recruit and their family (when he’s allowed to make in-home visits again).