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Kornacki: Donlon Explains 'Street Fight' Message after Beating Illini

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- What happens when someone calls you out?

The Wolverines put their comeback on the scoreboard: Michigan 66, Illinois 57.

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Fighting Illini forward Maverick Morgan labeled the Wolverines "traditionally a white collar team" after thumping them, 85-69, 10 days prior in Champaign.

So, senior forward Zak Irvin requested Michigan wear blue jerseys rather than the traditional home whites, and Coach John Beilein gave the blue-collar symbolism his blessing.

He also smiled Saturday afternoon (Jan.