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It was a cold and soggy Senior Day. Mike Hart took the field for the last time at the Big House. No one wanted it more than Mike Hart. He was hoping to end his team’s 3 game losing streak against their rivals to the south. But it was not meant to be. After 60 minutes of play, the Michigan Wolverines fell to Ohio State 14-3. Michigan’s loss gives the Big Ten title to the Buckeyes as well as the conference’s automatic BCS bid.

Playing through the pain of his high ankle sprain, the Buckeye defense held Hart to 44 yards on 18 carries. After a K.C. Lopata field goal in the first quarter, the team never scored again.

Earlier, Mike Hart let on that he was worried about his legacy; pointing out that he’d rather lose to Appalachian State than Ohio State. However, if one takes a simple look at his body of work while at Michigan, there should be no question. No one has been more valuable to his team. No one has given more of himself. Mike Hart shouldn’t worry about his legacy.

Michigan ends the season 6-2 (3rd in the Big Ten, 8-4 overall) and will now wait until the close of the season to learn which bowl game they will be playing in.