The Wolverines coach said during the final news conference before the national semifinal game against Georgia on Friday night that Hill is \u201cworking through something.\u201d<\/b>
\nDania Beach, Fla. \u2014 Michigan safety Dax Hill is \u201cquestionable\u201d for the Orange Bowl and as of Thursday morning has not yet arrived in Florida. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said during the final news conference before the national semifinal game against Georgia on Friday night that Hill is \u201cworking through something.\u201d The team traveled to South Florida on Dec.25 and sources earlier this week indicated to The Detroit News that Hill was not part of the travel party. Harbaugh, who described Hill’s status as „questionable“, was asked Thursday if Hill currently is in Florida. „He’s not right now,\u201d Harbaugh said. \u201cHe might be. He could be here today. He may not. But not currently in Florida, no.“ Earlier Thursday during a joint news conference with Georgia coach Kirby Smart, Harbaugh was asked about Hill\u2019s status. \u201cWe’ll know more today whether he’ll be able to play,\u201d Harbaugh said. The Wolverines (12-1) are preparing to face the Bulldogs (12-1) on Friday, with the winner advancing to the national championship game. If Hill is not available, that would be a significant loss for the Wolverines. The junior, voted first-team All-Big Ten by the coaches this season, has played in 32 games and started 22. Hill is second on the team in tackles this season with 65 and has 4.5 tackles for loss, assisted on a sack, had a fumble recovery,10 pass breakups and two interceptions. Freshman Rod Moore, who emerged late in the season, making his first collegiate start at Penn State on Nov.13, likely would be expected to take over if Hill isn\u2019t available. The 6-foot 173-pound Moore has played in 10 games and has 31 tackles and one pass breakup. \u201cI feel great about the depth of the safeties,\u201d senior safety Brad Hawkins said Wednesday. \u201cRod Moore is a tremendous player. He\u2019s a leader as a young guy, he listens, he wants to learn, he wants to get better every single day. He works his butt off. For a young guy to be thrown in the fire like that and continue to grow and continue to play well, it\u2019s tremendous for him. He\u2019s gonna continue to grow as a person and a leader on this team. I\u2019m just very happy for him and can\u2019t wait to see his success in the future.\u201d achengelis@detroitnews.com Twitter: @chengelis<\/p>\n