Benson proposed a huge four-conference merger...
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/332172
The Sun Belt proposed a massive four-conference merger, tried to persuade four current Conference USA members to switch leagues, put a 48-hour deadline on two other prospective schools to join the Sun Belt and even listed 21 schools (including Belmont University) as potential targets in Sun Belt expansion. All these plans unfolded before Benson eventually added Georgia State, Texas State and Texas-Arlington to the Sun Belt membership for 2013.
I betcha Benson gave LaTech and UTSA that 48-hour deadline...