Honestly, looking at the lay of the land in Smith, I think I like where you are. There aren't a lot of low-major teams in Louisiana, and you should be able to get some quality players and start making some NTs. The A-10 and MWC look like they will be a much bigger challenge without a lot of payoff. I think if you can stay there, make the NT a few times, and maybe move to a low big six job like Minnesota, or even one of the Mississippi schools, you'll be better off than starting another rebuild at a mid-major first. JMO