. . . Horrow's single-minded focus comes with an unshakable belief that his work is of clear benefit to each city, with inevitable economic development resulting from these projects. -- Miami Herald
An eye-opening lesson in high stakes politics, big business and civic responsibility . . . [Horrow's] infectious energy and positive spirit make this a must-read for anyone interested in the sport of business and the business of sports. -- Publishers Weekly
A fascinating examination of the considerable realm where sports and business overlap, a world of big egos combined with multimillion-dollar agreements. The author's credentials are impressive. . . An insightful read on the art of negotiating in any realm. -- Library Journal
Sparks of insight . . . --Newsweek
Rick Horrow was instrumental in founding the Miami Arena and the process that brought the Miami Heat to South Florida. Taking into account American Airlines Arena, the 2006 NBA Championship, and the Big Three, the Heat is now one of the league's most storied franchises. To understand how we got to this point, we need to go back to our roots. When The Game is On the Line does just that. -- Eric Reid, Director of Broadcasting, Miami Heat
For sports leagues and their franchises to be successful, strong public-private partnerships need to be created across a wide spectrum of activities. When it comes to public-private partnerships relating to sports facilities, Rick Horrow knows the terrain and has helped bring many of these projects to fruition for the benefit of fans, teams, and communities. -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner of the National Football League
I've known Rick Horrow for many years, from our work together within Jack Nicklaus's organization to our efforts to bring professional baseball to South Florida. At no time since I first shook his hand have I seen his passion for sport waver, nor his determination to champion a cause diminish. He is a true sportsman to the end. -- Mike Schmidt, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Philadelphia Phillies
