So he set all kinds of rushing records playing high school football in New York state, and then in college at the University of Michigan. Yet the Wolverine's star running back Mike Hart was only a 6th round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts this past spring.
But guess what--the Colts are glad they got him.
I'm not surprised. Mike Hart is an example of something enduring in sports. There are guys who, according to the stopwatch, don't run as fast as others; who aren't as tall as others. Hart has been hearing he's too small his entire life. But on the field, he's always gotten it done. And he'll continue to do so for the Colts. It sounds like he's on his way to making the team.
You know, Mike Hart was hurt a lot last year, in his senior season for the Maize and Blue. So was Chad Henne. This is not to make excuses; some of Michigan's stumbles last year (particularly vs Appalachian State) were inexcusable. But when the team came together and everyone was healthy, Michigan was a good football team. You saw that in last New Year's Day's Capital One Bowl, when the Wolverines beat a good Florida team with Heisman winner Tim Tebow. That was a game in which Florida was heavily favored. But Mike Hart had an excellent game...
Hart, you might say, provided a lot of heart...for Michigan. He'll do that for the Colts, too. Can't just look at 40 yard dash times etc, guys.
