Louisville is being treated like they're in Conference USA or the American Conference. The past two seasons were so bad, many in the buisness of sports media just can't accept Louisville as a legit 25 game winner.
They're worried as soon as they admit the Cards should have a high seed, the Cards will get upset. They will kick themselves for doubting themselves.
No one I've seen has came out and said Louisville is a team to watch out for in the NCAA tournament. That if they can avoid an Auburn or Florida early they could get to a regional final. Instead, we will be the usual vulnerable #5 seed against a #12 seed.