Michigan assistant coach Mike Hart 'trending in a positive direction' after medical emergency

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Michigan assistant coach Mike Hart is back in Ann Arbor and "trending in a positive direction" after being carted off the field during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Indiana Hoosiers, he said in a statement Monday. 

Hart, who returned to Michigan in 2021 as run game coordinator and running backs coach, suffered a medical emergency on the sideline before being taken off the field and transported to Indiana University Hospital. 

Michigan Wolverines running back coach Mike Hart is carted off of the field during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana.  (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

It was unclear what caused Hart’s condition, but according to reports at the time, he suffered a seizure. 

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"I would like to thank everyone for their support, messages, and prayers," Hart wrote in a statement Monday. "I am truly grateful for the trainers and paramedics, the doctors and nurses at IU Hospital, Michigan’s team doctors, coaching staff, players and coach Harbaugh. I would also like to thank IU’s football staff and team doctors. I will never forget everyone’s kindness and generosity."

Michigan Wolverines players and coaches watch as medical attention is given to running backs coach Mike Hart after he collapsed on the sideline during a college football game against the Indiana Hoosiers on Oct. 8, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.  (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"My wife and I are thankful to be surrounded by such incredible people." 

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