As much as I can say about last week’s game, I will hold my tongue. Purdue played their game, at their pace, and once again routed their competition. I will say no more on that topic; Notre Dame deserves a break from the criticism.This week’s game however will not be an easy one for the Boilermakers. I could predict an upset this week, and I think it is possible, but I will not be picking Purdue over Ohio State. This is sad for me.
Purdue has worked hard this year. They have won every game they were supposed to, and they have wiped the field with teams that should have had a chance to hand the Boilermakers a loss. Today Ohio State comes to town in hopes to remain undefeated and continue to argue for a spot in the BCS bowl game.
But wait, Purdue is undefeated as well. Purdue is in the top 25. Purdue is at home. Purdue is arguing for a chance to win a title. Purdue has an amazing Quarterback who is proving to be an NFL caliber player and can hang with the likes of Todd Boeckman. Not to mention the guys who catch and run the ball for Purdue. Dorien Bryant, Kory Sheets and Dustin Keller, to me are better players and better known players, than the guys at Ohio State. Maybe I am too biased, but I think Purdue has more talent. However Ohio State plays a better style of football, and can put a more fluid team on the field. Great talent doesn’t always equal a great team and a great team doesn’t always equal great talent. 
Don’t get me wrong, Purdue has great talent and has made itself a really good team, but Ohio State is number 4 in the nation. Today is Purdue’s chance to prove that they are not just a good team but a great team.
This week look for the game to finally be a close one. There will be plenty of nail biting on both teams today. I think that Purdue can upset Ohio State, however I don’t think today is the day.
The Mind’s Pick:
It could go either way, and it will be close. Ohio State over Purdue.
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