“Rosenberg brings each man to vibrant life, exploring their tireless dedication to the sport and their players, as well as their relationship to their schools, their country and each other (the two remained lifelong friends). The author draws a colorful portrait of the bitter rivalry between the two Big Ten powerhouses, and he mirrors their on-field clashes with sharp glimpses of the turmoil occurring on both campuses as student demonstrations increased and the country fell deeper into the Vietnam quagmire. … An enjoyable, high-energy combination of cultural and sports history, and a must-read for all Wolverines and Buckeyes.”  – Kirkus Reviews 

“ ‘War As They Knew It’ is a wonderfully crafted collision course of a book ... By the final page, you have glimpsed deeply into the soul of both college sports and America.” – Mitch Albom, columnist, Detroit Free Press and ESPN  

“The depth of Rosenberg’s reporting is stunning, and his eye for pertinent details without getting bogged down in minutiae brings this book to life. He covers not just the 10 games that made this rivalry legendary and not just the iconic personalities of Hayes and Schembechler but also the turbulent times of the late 1960s and early 1970s in which they operated …You don’t have to be a fan of these teams to find this marvelously entertaining. It’s an effort so brilliant even Buckeyes and Wolverines will agree it’s the best book they’ve read in years.”
– Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports 

“Michael Rosenberg has done more than put the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry in historical context. He’s fashioned a vivid narrative driven by equal but opposing forces: Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler, the aging master and his disciple. Their conflict, played out across two tumultuous decades, pits a history buff determined not to change against the former charge who realizes that he must. You don’t have to be a Buckeye or a Wolverine to appreciate what Rosenberg has done here. This is great stuff.”
– Mark Kriegel, New York Times bestselling author of “Namath” and “Pistol” 

“Powerful drama … it's the dual portrait of the old-school coaching legends that's the real attraction.”
– Publishers Weekly 

“The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry during the days of Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes was the best drama in sports. Even now, nearly 40 years later, almost everything else pales in comparison. That's how big a deal it was. It takes a great book to capture such a compelling story, and Michael Rosenberg’ s ‘War As They Knew It’ is just that book. Reliving those days through this wonderful book is the next-best thing to having been there.”
– Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist, ABC News commentator and author of “Best Seat in the House”

“Rosenberg delivers a probing, sensitive, and insightful assessment of the two legendary coaches and of college football in general during a
volatile era.” – Library Journal

“The ultimate compliment to ‘War As They Knew It,’  which will be available in early September, is that you leave wanting more. More Mike Lantry. More of the players’ thoughts and opinions about the turbulence rocking America and their campuses at that time. More about Schembechler's relationship with former president Gerald Ford. And, yes, more Bo and Woody, although it’s fair to wonder just how much is left after Rosenberg plows so much previously unearthed ground.” – Jim Carty, The Ann Arbor News

“This is, by far, the best sports book that I have read in years and it truly deserves consideration for a Pulitzer Prize.”
– Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer

“The sports book of the fall – heck, the book of the year – is Michael Rosenberg’s ‘War As They Knew It’ ... This is not just college football history, it's history. Rosenberg has written a classic.” – Dennis Dodd, CBS Sportsline:

“Engaging ... The coaches’ rivalry is well known, but Rosenberg reinvigorates it with detailed reporting and sharp storytelling.”
– Sports Illustrated

“I read a lot of sports books. It has been a long time since I read one better than ‘War As They Knew It,’ a beautifully crafted narrative by Michael Rosenberg, which details the 10-year rivalry between Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler and wonderfully captures them in the context of the turbulent times in which they worked. I thus offer the highest sports-book praise available: You don’t have to be a sports fan to love this book.” – Mike Vaccaro, New York Post

“Splendidly entertaining … Rosenberg's telling is so good you can practically hear the roar of the crowd.” – Newsday

“Football fans in general and Big Ten fans in specific will love ‘War As They Knew It, Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, and America in a Time of Unrest.’ ” – Pat Forde, ESPN.com

“Michael Rosenberg has written one of the best sports books I’ve ever read ... This is well worth every cent and minute you spend on it.” – Joe Rexrode, Lansing State Journal:

“‘War As They Knew It’ just might be rich enough in detail to make sports fans remember legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes for something other than punching an opposing player in his final game.” – USA Today

“Rosenberg tells the story of this one in gripping detail, from the games to the turbulent time, but above all, to the men calling the plays on the sidelines.” –  Newark Star-Ledger

“Using superb storytelling and remarkable detail, the book describes how these tradition-bound men tried to maintain control of their dynasties in an era of long hair, loose joints and free love.”
– Chicago Tribune

“‘War As They Knew It’ is a thoughtful, serious book in a sea of novelty." – Akron Beacon Journal

“Michael Rosenberg’s ‘War As They Knew It’ brings back the great days when college football truly defined matters of class loyalty and even political persuasion.” – Palm Beach Post

“Read this book to marvel at Hayes and Schembechler. That story, told as well as Rosenberg tells it, will never get old.”
– Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com