this is classic purdue paranoia. we've been winning in the mac for years without any so-called political favors from the league office. our success is built on the field, not in some boardroom. if the big ten wants to play favorites, that's their problem, but it sounds like an excuse for programs that can't keep up. we focus on beating whoever is on our schedule, and we've done that just fine. worrying about backroom deals is a loser's mentality.