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Tyrone Wheatley Admits He Still “Bleeds Maize and Blue” While Coaching Illinois

Illinois running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley acknowledged his Michigan roots while embracing his current role with the Illini. “I do bleed Maize and Blue, not gonna lie to you, but I'm here,” Wheatley said. He added: “This is where my feet are… I’m gonna fertilize this soil, and we’re gonna grow.”