Moral Support for Mike Hart
After listening to the Roundtable this morning, Sam's comments made it clear that Mike Hart is dealing with a personal issue. The fact that it has lasted this long caused me deeper concern. I don't need to know or want to know what it is, but felt compelled to just post here so we all have a thread to comment our support for Coach Hart. I will speak for myself and say that I am pulling for whatever the best outcome is for he and his family.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:09 PM ^
Mike Hart is Michigan legend - our best to Mike and his family
February 15th, 2024 at 2:09 PM ^
One of my all time favorite Michigan players. Wish him nothing but the best.
February 15th, 2024 at 3:39 PM ^
Also an all time favorite coach and man. Our hearts were with him when he went down on the sidelines, they are with him now, and they will continue to be with him.
February 15th, 2024 at 6:05 PM ^
The 2006 loss to OSU was heartbreaking
Hart played really well in this game but defense could not stop Troy Snith
February 15th, 2024 at 2:10 PM ^
I heart Hart. Best wishes to him!
February 15th, 2024 at 3:00 PM ^
Can't find it, but there was a great "I ♥ ♥" t-shirt back in the day.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:10 PM ^
Concur with everything said so far. Nothing but the best for Coach Hart.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:11 PM ^
We love Coach Hart and everything he has done for Michigan! Hope he and his family work their way through these challenges, whatever they may be. Michigan is behind them!
February 15th, 2024 at 2:12 PM ^
These types of posts are challenging IMO. The OP means well but all they seem to do is stir the rumor pot and cause endless speculation as to what's going on with him.
I hope whatever is going on with coach Hart resolves itself soon and favorably. And the nature of the issue is none of our damn business.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:14 PM ^
This is fair. My thought process was to set the tone by stating the purpose being for the posters to have a place to collect well wishes. I would be very disappointed if it turned into anything but that.
February 15th, 2024 at 3:00 PM ^
I like this post because it explicitly signals that we're reseting the tone w/r/t the conversation around Hart. Elsewhere more than here, it seems that anything mentioning Hart has devolved into shitposting territory. A lot of us won't listen to the stream, but this feels like a worthwhile post for the good of the order.
I commend.
February 15th, 2024 at 3:24 PM ^
Only reason it set my alarm off is when they wrote it causes them deep concern. We have no idea what he's going through, for it to last a month or so cannot be a logical reason for deeper concern.
Yes, we all know he's been dealing with a personal issue since he missed the parade and celebration at Crisler. We don't even know if it's anything to do with himself directly or him supporting a loved one going through illness.
We simply have no clue, so yes I wish him the best, we all love him and respect him and admire him. There's nothing new to add because Sam Webb said he's still dealing with it a few weeks later.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:15 PM ^
I kind of agree but at the same time I hadn’t heard anything about this so I appreciate the update.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:22 PM ^
Ironically, none of the rumor pot had been stirred when you made this post. Sometimes you can just join the convo rather than critique.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:32 PM ^
FWIW my intent wasnt to critique, it was to warn.
I've just seen so many of these through the years go exactly the opposite of what the OP intended because a poster (or posters) heard something they wanted to share. Hopefully this one stays positive only and as you correctly note, so far it has.
February 15th, 2024 at 6:13 PM ^
Agree with mGO as far as it's none of our damn biz what Coach Hart is going thru.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:38 PM ^
This is just not true. There have been plenty of comments and posts about Hart lately and his absences
February 15th, 2024 at 5:56 PM ^
Obviously conradb42 meant specifically in the comments of this post. I'm disappointed in your super powers of deduction today, Quailman.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:23 PM ^
It’s not like OP specifically mentioned personal items that Coach Hart might be dealing with. He more or less acknowledged the lack of insight given to his current status. Hart has done a tremendous job imo and I’m sure with the recent coaching shakeup he’s had to put some career goals into perspective.
I don’t see anything wrong with the OP and I don’t think it’s anywhere near the amount of inflammatory gossip that gets thrown around on this board as of late as if it’s a high school lunch table with the Mean Girls.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:35 PM ^
If praying and/or caring for others is your thing, the only way to know people are going through a difficult time is through thoughtful communication.
I applaud the OP for informing the MGo community about a well known former Michigan football player and current coach potentially being in a difficult situation without speculating as to what is going on.
None of us know what little things make a difference in other people lives. Maybe this post will be one of those things.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:47 PM ^
Sam talked about it on the round table which is Very public. This is fine. No need to reprimand.
February 15th, 2024 at 3:07 PM ^
It has clearly been mentioned that Mike Hart is dealing with some personal issues. Creating a post titled "Moral Support for Mike Hart" is a great thing! To try to twist it into anything else is just ridiculous. If the OP would have created a post called "what is happening with Mike Hart" that would be different.
I love Mike Hart and as others have said he will always be a Michigan Legend and a true Michigan Man!
February 15th, 2024 at 4:16 PM ^
People were already making assumptions (some of them negative) about Hart because of his unknown employment status. Sometimes we need to be reminded these are human beings with real problems and cut them a little slack. You think it will lead to stirring the rumor pot. I think it's the opposite. I'm not alone in assuming Hart was unhappy he wasn't chosen to be head coach and was seeking greener pastures. Instead, it sounds like he's going through some shit. Now people will know and hopefully give the man some space.
February 15th, 2024 at 5:17 PM ^
Posts like this feel intrusive by drawing attention to something Hart wants to handle privately. Also, the net effect is that it invites rumor and speculation.
February 15th, 2024 at 9:41 PM ^
Create more speculation than the most prominent Michigan Insider discussing it on his very popular podcast? The post literally mentioned not wanting to know, only wanting to express support. Come on.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:14 PM ^
Hoping for the best outcome for one of the biggest Michigan legends!
February 15th, 2024 at 2:15 PM ^
I think the OP brings up a much larger point about the mental and psychological demands of coaching in college sports, most notably football.
It’s no secret the toll it takes on a coach to have to recruit, game plan, scout/watch film, talk to the media, and coach on Saturdays, not to mention have a life outside of your profession. This is not a job where work/life boundaries really exist and those most committed to their jobs likely have the best results. To say college coaches are under a lot of pressure is an understatement.
All this is to say that I hope Coach Hart is able to deal with the constraints of the job and handle his business at home in the ever-changing jungle that is the current state of college football.
February 15th, 2024 at 3:26 PM ^
We have no idea if this has anything to do with coaching. Wish him all the best but we simply have no idea and speculating can only be counter productive.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:15 PM ^
My current head coach in NCAA14 is Coach Mike Hart. Love this guy!
We will see you soon coach!
February 15th, 2024 at 2:15 PM ^
We heart Hart.
Go Blue.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:18 PM ^
Hope Coach Hart is ok, nothing but love being sent his way from me
February 15th, 2024 at 2:19 PM ^
I think the best way to show our support is to just leave things alone and let him have his privacy either way.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:29 PM ^
I always find posts like this amusing as if someone from MGoBlog is knocking on Hart’s door asking for an interview. It’s an internet blog post on a message board. I don’t think we’re crossing any lines here or planning to hack into his tech devices anytime soon. Speculation is fine in small doses like these.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:37 PM ^
I'll go the other way with you.
We're an internet message board. Do we think Mike is reading this and getting warm and fuzziness? Probably not.
But we know people come here and rip info and post it on X and Reddit.
So at best this stuff is self congratulatory to make us feel good that doesn't do anything for Mike Hart, but has the potential to drum up rumors when we could just leave well enough alone.
February 15th, 2024 at 3:29 PM ^
I hear ya, but the cat is out of the bag already (and was before this post). Setting a clear tone for how we at mgoblog are (and should) handle this has a purpose that isn't self-congratulatory. For people even somewhat close to MH who frequent this board to see one community providing uniformly positive support may have a positive impact. Takes so little...
February 15th, 2024 at 3:32 PM ^
Na, that's a dogshit attitude. Speculating a about someone's personal life is awful, maybe doing it only a little bit is only a little bit awful.
Imagine internet strangers speculating about someone in your family's problems or something. It gives me an awful feeling at least.
Love Coach Hart and I wish him all the best, but i dont have a clue what he is dealing with and i wont wonder or pretend to make an educated guess either.
February 15th, 2024 at 3:57 PM ^
No one here is speculating. If anything, OP's post blunts some of the uglier speculation out there about Coach Hart's absence and refocuses readers on showing support for a valued coach and decorated alum of the program. He's dealing with a personal issue, we support him wholeheartedly, and we're pulling for him. That's it.
February 15th, 2024 at 6:33 PM ^
Thanks Frank. I was wondering if I missed something here.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:20 PM ^
Mike H20 is the man. Praying that he and his family can have the best outcome.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:20 PM ^
Well done! 100% agree!!
February 15th, 2024 at 2:27 PM ^
Nothing but love and support for Coach Hart during this difficult time. We hope whatever you are battling resolves quickly and well coach!
February 15th, 2024 at 2:34 PM ^
^^^^ Exactly.
Most everyone's life has ups & downs. It can be with children, parents, a significant other, or yourself.
Regardless of what it is - thoughts and wishes to Coach Hart and anyone close to him that's dealing with this. (FWIW - I don't know "what it is" - and, it's none of my business - personal stuff is just that - personal stuff.)
Pull it down! And, as the banner which he's touched many times says: "Go Blue! M Club Supports You."
February 15th, 2024 at 2:31 PM ^
Coach Hart is incredible and he's done an absolutely fantastic job with our backs since he's been back in Ann Arbor. Love that guy, loved watching him churn out yards and pile up touchdowns when he wore the winged helmet and as always want nothing but the best for him.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:31 PM ^
Pulling for Coach Hart. Hope all is well, and will improve.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:32 PM ^
I haven't listened to the Roundtable yet, but is Hart still considered to be on Michigan's staff? I've been wondering about this since the season ended. From what I can find, his last contract ended at the conclusion of the season. I haven't seen anything mentioned of a new contract, but I've seen people mention that he's on personal leave -- but in my mind you'd need to be under contact to take leave. I dunno.
Regardless, all the best to Mike. He's right there with Woodson on my Mount Rushmore of Michigan players from my youth.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:45 PM ^
Net Net: unclear. He was renegotiating his contract but had to put discussions on pause to deal with the unnamed personal issues, and his future/professional life will resume discussions with the program when those issues have resolved.
February 15th, 2024 at 2:53 PM ^
My list, that I just thought through. Not a list of “best players” although they are all great, just my favorites in order:
hart
corum
Breaston
Foote
woodley
hutchinson
woodson
Haskins
Marlin Jackson
Denard
wheatley
leon Hall
Peppers
February 15th, 2024 at 3:11 PM ^
I like your list, I have also a special place for Donovan. 4 huge smiles in two years and lots of big ones.
February 16th, 2024 at 12:23 AM ^
I have been a fan for over 40 years and have bought one jersey in that time... #20 Mike Hart. I have many favorites, but he still tops my list as well. Wish him all the best!
February 15th, 2024 at 2:45 PM ^
I hate to read this. Mike Hart is a hero in this town. I'm wishing the best for him.