Publishers Weekly—"In-depth look at recruiting in this elite league."

Dr. Michele Hernandez, author of A is for Admission and former admissions officer at Dartmouth College—"Chris Lincoln hits the nail on the head regarding Ivy League and NESCAC athletic recruiting. It's rare to read such a daring and informative book that manages to walk the line between "exposing" hidden practices and representing the coaches' side of things. He points out all the unfair practices along with the games coaches and students play, but at the same time he is quick to suggest solutions that seem eminently feasible. The bottom line is that athletic recruiting at these top colleges is an incredibly complex and at times indecipherable system that Mr. Lincoln manages to make clear and logical."

Christopher Merrill, author of The Grass of Another Country: A Journey Through the World of Soccer—"Anyone interested in the connection between college athletics and academics should read Chris Lincoln's Playing The Game. This is a well-researched and rigorous examination of the ways in which sports shape, for good and ill, the culture of higher education. Lincoln writes with verve, revealing the complexities of a subject at the center of our national discourse. Here is the story behind the story of what we see on the field. A fascinating look at the world of sports." 

Harvard Crimson"—Casts a unique light on Ivy recruiting."

 Kliatt—"Student athletes and parents considering participation in collegiate athletics in all college and univeristy settings would enjoy Playing The Game. Coaches will find the book essential reading."

 The Nashua Telegraph—"It's a fun read for anyone interested in the inner workings of college sports; and a must read for anyone interested in being an Ivy League athlete."

White Plains Journal News"—A thought-provoking book about athletics and Ivy League admissions."