Mike Hart

MICHIGAN SENIOR

COMPARING A Buckeye with a Wolverine is a dangerous proposition. Ohio State fans would argue that their guy's two-Heisman advantage makes any discussion laughable. But there are similarities that are impossible to ignore, and we're not just talking about the backs' 5' 9" frames. As Griffin did before him, Hart makes up for his lack of height with superior vision and a knack for finding the hole. Indeed, Griffin professes admiration for Hart's ability to break tackles and the way he protects the football. "You don't see a lot of guys being able to arm-tackle him, that's for sure," says Griffin. "What I like most about him, though, is the way he holds on to the football. Fumbling is a cardinal sin for any running back, and Mike Hart just doesn't fumble." Maybe Buckeyes and Wolverines can get along.

"He runs more powerfully than you'd think. Mike has very good vision, and he does a great job of setting up blocks, which is something people said about me." --GRIFFIN ON HART