Former College Football Standout & Michigan Assistant Coach Suffers “Medical Emergency” During Game

A scary situation occurred during the Michigan-Indiana football game on Saturday, as running backs coach Mike Hart was carted off the field.

Hart collapsed on the sideline and was placed on a stretcher during the first half of the game.

He suffered a seizure, according to the Fox broadcast, and wound up on the ground.

Michigan’s players cleared the bench and spread out across the field, many dropping to one knee.

The former Wolverine standout was awake and alert as he was carted off and gave a thumbs up to the crowd as he departed for the locker room.

He left the stadium in an ambulance with a police escort.

Hugs on the @UMichFootball sideline after RB coach Mike Hart was carted off the field 🙏 pic.twitter.com/eZgKYDIk8N

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 8, 2022

Scary situation in Bloomington to see Mike Hart collapse on the sideline. pic.twitter.com/i6h3Be7KoX

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) October 8, 2022

“Mike had a medical emergency during the game and he’s in a stable condition,” Harbaugh said in a statement.

“He’s going to stay overnight in Bloomington for continued observation. Mike is a strong guy and abundant prayers go his way. It really puts things in perspective. In the moment, everybody’s thoughts were with Mike. Mine were and everyone around us was to get him the care that he needed.”

An absolutely devastating moment for anyone who follows the Michigan program. Mike Hart is a true Michigan legend as a player and a coach. Hopefully, he is okay and can recovery quickly. Prayers for Hart and his family.
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— Wolverine Chronicle (@WolverineChron) October 8, 2022

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Fox reported that Hart reached out to the team at halftime to tell them he was doing well and to give an update on his status.

Hart worked under Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen from 2017 to 2020. He then joined Michigan, where he played football. As a player, he rushed for more than 5,000 yards and is still the career rushing leader for the fourth-ranked Wolverines.

Michigan running backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards were visibly emotional on the sideline and were consoled by other coaches as Hart was being carted off.