Hammer And Rails: Purdue Makes Its Case For A One Seed

In its recap post, SB Nation’s Purdue blog, Hammer And Rails, says that the fourth-ranked Boilermakers’ win over sixth-ranked West Virginia was a statement. One that will have repercussions in two and a half months’ time.

This was not just a validating victory. This was not a resume builder for March. This was a thorough beatdown and emphatic win that showed just how much this team has matured in 12 months. In a similar atmosphere last season Duke came in and humbled us on our own floor. They never let the crowd get into it. Today, however, Purdue showed that are a deeper, more talented, more mature, and more dangerous team. I have no doubt now that Purdue will not lose at home unless they beat themselves or someone plays out of their minds. Just chalk up nine Big Ten home wins right now.

As SB Nation’s resident bracketologist, I have to agree. In the bracket I posted Monday, I had West Virginia as my top number two seed and Purdue a bit further down on that same line. That won’t be the case this coming Monday.