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Snubbed Part 4: Inside Hinson's basement when Missouri State's heart was broken in 2006

Barry Hinson didn't have time to fix up a barbeque on Selection Sunday in 2006. The Bears' head coach was hosting his team and others in the basement of his home that evening.

Hinson figured he would spend the night preparing for their NCAA Tournament opponent after he found out when, where and who the Bears were playing. Domino's Pizza did the cooking for him.

The day started with a practice that went well and was full of excitement. The Bears stayed focused even when they imagined their dreams were going to come true several hours later.