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There has been a negative perception surrounding the Michigan Wolverines' in-state recruiting efforts in recent years under head coach Jim Harbaugh. While co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Sherrone Moore, a star on the recruiting trail, has spearheaded the program's midwest recruiting, the Wolverines have not dedicated a recruiter to specifically handle efforts in Detroit and the state of Michigan.

'The best players in Michigan go to Michigan' has been a mantra, and true at times. But with the new hires Harbaugh has made on his assistant coaching staff, it appears that it has a great chance to become a reality once again.

This month, Harbaugh hired Mike Hart, the Maize and Blue's leading rusher of all time, to coach running backs, sending shockwaves throughout the Michigan community. Since his NFL playing days were over, Hart has excelled as a coach at Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Syracuse and, most recently, Indiana, where he was promoted to associate head coach in addition to his duties leading the Hoosiers' running backs.

The Michigan legend was the talk of the Sound Mind Sound Body College Evaluation camp held in Wixom, Mich. Jan. 18. There is belief that Hart can bolster the Maize and Blue's in-state recruiting efforts in a big way.

"Super exciting. Its going to provide a direct link from the city to Ann Arbor once again," Harper Woods high school head coach Rod Oden said. "We havent had that in a couple years. As of right now, I dont even think they got a coach assigned to our area.

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'Great Chess Move': Why Mike Hart Will Boost Michigan's In-State Recruiting - Rivals.com - Michigan