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WATCH: ESPN Samples Michigan's Virtual Reality Recruiting Tool

High tech.

The Michigan Wolverines have a unique approach when it comes to recruits who can't make it on campus for a visit. In lieu of a trip to Ann Arbor, the school has developed a virtual reality program that simulates the game day atmosphere.

In the above video, Michigan Associate Athletic Director Kurt Svoboda walks ESPN recruiting reporter Tom VanHaaren through the experience.

It's a 360-degree view, so the wearer can look up, down and around to get the feel of being on campus.

"This is a way to bring the University of Michigan to everybody," Svoboda tells VanHaaren in the clip.

VanHaaren walks through the tunnel at the Big House, gets a speech from coach Jim Harbaugh and notes how he can see clouds moving and "fans everywhere."

"It feels like you're really there," he says.

You can download the app by searching for "MichiganVR" and, if you're a die-hard, buy the specialized viewer.