It's been quite a while (I think 2004), but at one point Rice was considering a move to D3 - there was even an editorial in the Chronicle suggesting that the school look at Trinity which had made a similar transition in the late 20th century and was quite happy there. Obviously they didn't - and they have so much money that they can do whatever they want - but for other schools without their resources it's a move more should consider.
Very interesting, Steve…
It's been quite a while (I think 2004), but at one point Rice was considering a move to D3 - there was even an editorial in the Chronicle suggesting that the school look at Trinity which had made a similar transition in the late 20th century and was quite happy there. Obviously they didn't - and they have so much money that they can do whatever they want - but for other schools without their resources it's a move more should consider.