Was the Big 12 down this year? I read many say that. Lets look at the evidence. Red Raiders should have won their game and now Houston completely dominates the vaunted SEC Vols. Big 12 would have placed two schools in the Final Four. Was it just because the Payhawks, were not their normal selves? Iowa State couldn't overcome untimely injuries. I haven't looked yet ... what were the overall conference records in the NCAA Tournament? ACC was done after the first weekend, however, Duke makes the conference record appear better than what it was. Big 10? Big East?