Do not be fooled. Behind that Abe Lincoln beard, there is a cold, calculating mind possessed by Travis Carroll. Branden Dawson wronged him in east Lansing in early January. Since then, he has been biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment to exact his vengeance.

Tonight is that time.

One does not simply punch Tacos and get away unpunished. The Big Ten ignored it, but tonight, in Mackey Arena, Travis Carrroll will rain down hellfire. I predict nothing less than 40 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 blocks, and at least four dunks where Carroll places his nuts on Dawson's chin. We shall know this is happening when Tacos comes out of the tunnel sporting a shaved head, beard died black, and two full-sleeve arm tattoos.

Tonight Tacos sends a message to the Big Ten that he is no longer messing around.

Tonight, Tacos GETS REVENGE!

Michigan State Spartans

Location: East Lansing, Michigan

2011-12 record: 29-8, 13-5 Big Ten

2012-13 Record: 19-4, 8-2 Big Ten

RPI: 11

2012 Postseason: Lost to Louisville 57-44 in NCAA Sweet 16

Blog Representation: The Only Colors (Chris Vannini's Preview)

Series With Purdue: Purdue leads 65-49

Last Purdue win: 67-47 on 2/27/2011 at Michigan State

Last Michigan State win: 84-61 on 1/5/2013 at Michigan State

Time: 7pm

TV: Big Ten Network

Odds:
Michigan State by 4