You're going to see that with a lot of people on message boards.
For me, the thing about the Big 12 being overrated all year makes a difference with seeding in the tourney. I know I can't say for certain, but I believe if Iowa had the 3 seed ISU did, then Iowa would have made the sweet 16.
As for the rankings I can't imagine how anyone can put too much stock in ISU basketball. They have the potential to beat many teams, but they are so inconsistent. I will be surprised if they make it past the sweet 16 this next year. I don't think they will be out in the first round, but it wouldn't surprise me if they did, regardless of coach.