At just about the halfway mark in the conference schedule, it really looks like the Big Ten is going to play out similarly to the 2008-09 season. There was one dominant team (MSU), one doormat (IU) and about eight teams that could have finished in any order. That appears to be how this season's Big Ten is shaking out.
That season, a (relatively) young Purdue team finished tied for second with an 11-7 record in conference play.
I really don't see any reason why this group can't end up with a top-four finish, especially with how muddled things are after Wisconsin and before Northwestern currently. If Purdue can get to 12 wins in conference (going to need at least one upset), then it's entirely possible.
Have to take care of business at home and on the road against weaker opponents (Northwestern, Minnesota, Rutgers).
That season, a (relatively) young Purdue team finished tied for second with an 11-7 record in conference play.
I really don't see any reason why this group can't end up with a top-four finish, especially with how muddled things are after Wisconsin and before Northwestern currently. If Purdue can get to 12 wins in conference (going to need at least one upset), then it's entirely possible.
Have to take care of business at home and on the road against weaker opponents (Northwestern, Minnesota, Rutgers).
