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Reality has hit Missouri State University men’s basketball coach Barry Hinson that this could be the end of his time at the helm of the program - a possibility that becomes stronger with each defeat.
The decibel of discontent about the Bears basketball program is rising in the community, and Hinson knows it. His team is 11-12 overall and 4-7 in the Missouri Valley Conference this season.
Here are a few stats compiled by Bears fans @ Bear Nation in support of removing Hinson from his position:
Record against conference NCAA Tournament teams:
2006-7 (SIU, CU): 0-5
2005-6 (WSU, SIU, UNI, BU): 3-6
2004-5 (CU, UNI, SIU): 3-3
2003-4 (SIU, UNI): 2-4
2002-3 (CU, SIU): 0-5
Total after five years: 8-26
Hinson took over a program that had (under the previous coach) had finished 4th, 2nd, 3rd, and 2nd in the Valley, with one NIT and one NCAA Sweet 16.
7 NCAA’s and 5 NIT’s before Hinson, and 0 NCAA’s and 4 NIT’s in the 8 years Hinson has been at the helm. (9 this year and going nowhere barring an absolute miracle)
6 of the 10 Valley teams have been ranked the last 3 years … not MO ST
If Drake and IL State make the NCAA that will be 8 of 10 teams in the Valley that have made the NCAA since Barry became coach … University of Evansville and Missouri State the only two teams out.
7 of the 9 Valley teams have beaten us at home during the Hinson era.
Do what you will, think what you will with these stats. The fact that sentiment for and success of the program has decidedly declined over the past nine years should be the driving factor in Hinson’s departure.
When was the last time the Bears were difference-makers on a national level? Granted two seasons ago the Bears were admittedly snubbed by the NCAA selection committee when they garnered an RPI of 21. That said, they also didn’t display a spark of aggressiveness throughout the season that, if present, would have pushed them into the Top 25 Polls, possibly won a Valley championship, and possibly found a berth in the Big Dance.
However, that has been the one shinny nugget of Hinson’s tenure and run at a post season appearance … and that tarnished quickly.
Sure there have been NIT appearances, but seriously, the NIT is like a tournament of the annual B-teams - or the Fun Run for those not good enough to make the big times.
Nine years of lowered expectations equals time to move along … and in Hinson’s case, move down.
After a long hiatus, we’re finally back in the saddle. What has turned out to be a huge undertaking has now come and gone, and we are back ready to wow you with our insight and wit.
Stay tuned for new posts to come as we get back in the groove.
THE MATCH-UP
Kansas City and Denver will meet for the first time this season in an important AFC West contest for both squads as the Chiefs host the Broncos. The Chiefs remain in a first-place tie with San Diego atop the AFC West standings with a 4-4 record, but defeated the Chargers earlier this year by a 30-16 margin at San Diego (9/30). The Chiefs have won 10 of their last 12 meetings with Denver at Arrowhead and will be seeking to register their fifth consecutive home victory over their division rivals.
The Chiefs have rebounded from an 0-2 start to register victories in four of their last six contests. Kansas City is coming off a wild 33-22 home loss vs. Green Bay (11/4). Since the start of the ‘90 campaign, the Chiefs are 26-9 (.743) in their next game at Arrowhead following a home loss. Kansas City hasn’t lost back-to-back games at Arrowhead since 2004. After starting the season 2-0, Denver has lost five of its last six contests after suffering a 44-7 setback at Detroit (11/4).
Kansas City’s defense has been one of the primary reasons that the Chiefs are atop the AFC West standings. The Chiefs defense has allowed opposing offenses to score just 15.6 points per game, a mark that ranks fifth in the league. In terms of total points allowed, KC ranks ninth in the league, giving up 18.3 ppg. Meanwhile, Denver is 28th in that category, allowing 28.4 ppg. The Chiefs have held seven of their eight opponents to 20 points or less this season. Denver has been held to 20 points or less in each of its five losses. KC has permitted 14.0 ppg in its four wins and has allowed 22.5 ppg in its four setbacks. The Broncos have scored 23.0 ppg in their three wins, but have managed just 11.4 ppg in their five losses.
Offensively, QB Damon Huard owns a 5-2 record as a starter at Arrowhead. His two favorite targets this season have been TE Tony Gonzalez and rookie WR Dwayne Bowe. Gonzalez has 52 receptions and is on pace to break his team single-season record of 102 catches in 2004. Bowe has 29 receptions for 499 yards and is on schedule to establish new Chiefs rookie standards in both areas. Two-time Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson suffered a foot sprain vs. Green Bay (11/4). If he is unable to play on Sunday, three-time Pro Bowl RB Priest Holmes could make his initial start in 742 days. Holmes’ last start came at San Diego (10/30/05).
Pitcher Daryl Kile posted a 41-24 record for St. Louis before his tragic death on June 22, 2002.
