Rice staying in Div.IA

SWC Grey Hair · Post by **SWC Grey Hair** » Fri May 21, 2004 3:14 pm

Trustees announced the decision today to stay in Div.IA and build a new basketball arena.

ricex · Post by **ricex** » Fri May 21, 2004 3:21 pm

Thanks to all of you who took time to go to the Friends of Rice Athletics and support our efforts to not only remain Division 1-A but to reaffirm Rice's commitment to athletic excellence on an institutional level. The official press release specifically acknowledges the high priority the Board has to provide a new convocation center (interpreted=basketball arena)! We look forward to many more years competing with your fine institution.

The Board's official release is as follows:

http://professor.rice.edu/professor/Ath ... Report.asp

Cheesesteak · Post by **Cheesesteak** » Fri May 21, 2004 3:28 pm

I always assumed that Rice would continue its heritage of participating in college athletic's highest division. As of now the announcement isn't on riceowls.com but SWC's Grey Hair's report is welcomed news

I am proud to have SMU Athletics continue in a conference and a likely CUSA division with Rice.

SMU needs to get the Moody renovation or new indoor sports facility project moving.

Water Pony · Post by **Water Pony** » Fri May 21, 2004 5:02 pm

Great news from Houston. Go Owls, Go Mustangs, Go C-USA!

Also, thanks for the reminder that Moody needs attention (can miss the opportunity to include a new competitive aquatic center for the Men and Wome Mustang Swimmers & Divers as well).

Our remaining sports (still can believe we are eliminating Men's Track & Field)) need competitive facilities. I hope we made a commitment to Tubbs on Moody. Renovation will be expensive, but not out of this world.

Mustangs35SMU · Post by **Mustangs35SMU** » Sat May 22, 2004 3:31 pm

Great News!!!! Glad to see Rice stay

I know that the Rice fans are celebrating!

Rice staying in Div.IA

Rice staying in Div.IA

Thanks, Ponies, From Rice