(09-16-2021 02:08 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  If this article is to be believed, we are not in contention for the MWC or the AAC.

https://t.co/bBe5sPsjNL

Tulsa, UNT both candidates for the MWC.

Well sir, if true, then our options (in no particular order are):

1) Stay in CUSA;

2) Move to the Sun Belt;

3) Go Independent in football and hope we can put our other sports in either the WAC or Southland; or

4) Drop a division.

None are enviable. And we have no one to blame but ourselves. We knew what had to be done, both on and off the field. And we didn't/couldn't/wouldn't do it. We can't scoff at those other schools now surpassing us who 15-20 years ago, we were regularly beating on the football field, or were at a lower level than us or DIDN'T EVEN HAVE a football team. They put the time, money and energy into building up and improving their programs. Tip of the cap to them. But none of that helps Rice improve its lot. Just depressing. And, given the current state of our big three programs, I don't see much cause for immediate optimism.