Recruiting wrap: Hardman recently returned from an official visit to Michigan and raved about his time in Ann Arbor. He's also visited Miami, but the Canes are viewed as a non-factor in his recruitment. He has long maintained that Georgia and Tennessee are his co-leaders, but a recent visit to Alabama earlier this month seems to have put the Tide heavily in the mix as well.
How this changes things: Hardman was close with both Richt and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. On Sunday, he went as far as to say that Pruitt should be the man to replace Richt. Assuming a new coach cleans house and brings in new coordinators with him to Athens, it could be a big blow to Georgia's chances.
Prediction: Hardman has always been high on Tennessee and this could be exactly the opening Butch Jones and his staff needs to close on another high-profile prospect.