It has been a while since I have fulfilled my contractual obligation as a blogger to do a Big Ten Power Rankings. With conference play starting there is no better time than now.
1. Michigan State Spartans (15-1, 3-0) – The only very slight argument Purdue has over Michigan State is record against Tier 1 opponents. Michigan State is 1-1 and Purdue is 5-1 (Lipscomb is currently back up at 29 in the RPI). Purdue has played a tougher schedule to date and has two losses. The toughest teams Michigan State has played are Duke (loss), North Carolina (win) and Notre Dame (with Bonzie Colson, win).