(04-06-2019 07:40 AM)sugarbuzz Wrote:  MIAC looking to kick out St Thomas, a school which would be a great candidate to replace Augastana in the NSIC

http://www.startribune.com/miac-rivals-p...508145182/

Can someone explain to me why school size affects athletic performance in D3? They are supposed to be athletic scholarship - free. And it's not like athletes are recruited from existing enrollment like in public high schools. Does it come down to facilities and higher coaching salaries that aren't part of D3 limitations? In other words, do better athletes go there because of better facilties and/or better coaches who are better at winning?