ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Brady Hoke had some good news to share two days after a regular season-ending loss to rival Ohio State. Hoke said on Monday a medical-redshirt request is being sent to the Big Ten on Devin Gardner ‘s behalf. If a medical hardship is granted, Gardner will be eligible to play during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. ”I would expect that would go through,” Hoke said. Gardner started the last four games of the regular season at quarterback. He was limited to three games as a freshman under former coach Rich Rodriguez at least in part because of a back injury. Gardner was recruited by Rodriguez as a QB and moved to receiver this year to get on the field with Denard Robinson . When Robinson hurt his right elbow, Gardner went back under center and had success until the then-20th-ranked Wolverines lost 26-21 Saturday at No. 4 Ohio State. ”I know how terrible he feels right now, but there is some momentum and things to learn from,” Hoke said…
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