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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA new must-read book for fans of college football...[a] fascinating look at the origins of the game. * Forbes *
[A]n eye-opening and compelling lesson for those looking for the complete story of the game. * Chicago Tribune *
[A] fascinating, well-researched college history [that] shows how money, eligibility, powerful coaches and bad actors corrupt. * Sports Illustrated *
Revsine has written a rich and thorough book, backed by ample research. But he’s also a college football fan, who’s served up a tale laced with humor and suspense. * Boston Globe *
[I give] the strongest recommendation possible to The Opening Kickoff: The Tumultuous Birth of a Football Nation.... It is fascinating - the best book [I have] read this summer... Revsine is a wonderful storyteller... If you like football and want to know how to first began its rise to become a national preoccupation, this is a must-read. -- Pat Forde, national columnist for Yahoo Sports
[A] stirring survey of malfeasance, meticulously brought to life by Mr. Revsine.... The Opening Kickoff is a first-class account of football's turbulent origins, one that helps explain how a collision sport became the most conspicuous part of American higher education. * The Wall Street Journal *
