The three fastest-growing Western states -- Nevada, Arizona and Utah -- are expected to slow down over the next two years. Still, it is likely that these states will be in the top 10 for job creation yet again this year and next.

We have received questions from players all over the West – Utah, California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico – since the move was announced. We understand how good the competition is, that we're going to places like BYU to play in front of 60,000 instead of some places in Conference USA to play in front of 6,000. Bigger stadiums. A stronger league. Stronger nonconference scheduling. It's all a big difference for us and yet our kids are very excited.

I expected more from them. At least for the next three or four years, they'll shut up. They can't say anything.

I think you've got to look at Nevada, Utah State and Louisiana Tech immediately.

Mississippi is one the three states, along with Nevada and New Jersey, that understood gaming,

The top eight states on our list are Minnesota, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Indiana, Virginia, Alabama, and Utah.