Raw: My 100% Grade-A, Unfiltered, Inside Look at Sports

Absolutely wonderful book for the sports fan and those of us who also feel that things can be learned from participation. Colin also discusses ideas which make a person think about sports in a new way. I especially liked his take on the college scholarship and paying players to participate. He is absolutely right about the benefits received by a scholarship. He really takes things that I have thought about and says them in a way I wish I had. I have repeatedly marked this book for statements and quotes that I want to refer back to. I have shared this book with several people and all of them have responded telling me how wonderful it is. I also purchased his earlier book-You Herd Me!" after reading Raw and think that they are both must reads for anyone who likes sports and social thinking. These books are great!!!!

If you like Colin, you'll really appreciate this book.If you don't like Colin, you'll read it anyway because you want to know how he's going to piss you off this time.That's what Colin knows, and that's why he's one of the best in the business. "Either be great or be awful." As a culture we either love with a passion or hate with a passion, and we forget everything and everyone in between. For many people, Colin is both of those things.His fact-based, no-nonsense, well debated and fatherly outlook on life and sports cut through the distractions and fluff to get right to the heart of many of the issues we face today.1 Star for spelling his name right.1 Star for being able to form sentences and paragraphs.1 Star for entertaining me.1 Star for being smart, enlightening and funny.1 Star for putting himself out there and confronting some issues.-1 Star for not being a Pultizer. I mean, it's good, but let's not go too crazy with the "Stars" every time something is "good".-1/2 Star for calling out Aaron Rodgers.+1/2 Star for calling the Packers "consistently (excellent)", and Aaron kind of deserved the jabs, anyway.

If you like the "herd" you'll love the book. Couldn't put it down. Sharp , quick witted , consummate story teller. Colin lays it up and out there for us sports fans. From the perspective of a "tele-jock" colin touches all the same bases he does on his daily show. From andy dalton to lebron. He's one of us. Maybe some will take the time to hear what colin preaches when he talks about what a great time we live in.He's right if iPhones were around in the sixties many of us would have had big problems. So don't be so judgmental on the younger generation that does have to deal with this.Great job colin

Colin does it again. He is able to successfully put perspective into words like no one else in the industry. He is not afraid to put it how it is. He's hilarious, and has incredible knowledge of sports. He also has very thoughtful and interesting takes on many other aspects of life.I am a long time listener to Colin's radio show, and I have loved both of his books. He is extremely smart, and has very strong opinions. Even if you tend to disagree with him, he makes extremely interesting and compelling arguments.If you are into sports at all, this is a must read. Interesting, funny, and flat out entertaining.

Liked:-Collins points of view were right on point. The way he views the world is refreshing because it is unbiased by the majority view.-this book is a very quick read because you get lost in the chapters. Each chapter is a different topic that doesn't build the last so you just get lost reading it.Dislikes:- this book is purely Colin's opinion on things with no direction or purpose- I got the feeling he just collected small essays on topics that came to him over the years as he did radio-the ending of the book got very slopping with sentence structuring to the point you couldn't understand some sentences- it wasn't what I thought it would be, there was no dirt dishes on ESPN like he said there would be. It wasn't much of a tell all like advertisedFinal say: I enjoyed reading this book but if I knew this is what it would be I wouldn't have payed $10 for it

Whether you like his radio show or not ( I love it and am an avid listener) this book will make you laugh, cry, and think all at once.I can't say that about more than a handful of books I have ever read in my life.Colin provides unflinching insight into not just sports but Love, Relationships, Money, the state of our society today, and what qualities make champions in every aspect of life. Love him or hate him, try to not be moved or inspired by this work and I will personally refund your money.

This book Colin includes a lot more stories about his life and experiences and there are more short chapters that had no connection to sports, just Colin ranting. If you are a fan of Colin and his perspective, then you'll like it. There were quite a few things he mentioned that made me think and changed my thoughts (Pete Carroll and Aaron Rodgers). I was hoping for more sports tie-ins but overall a good read.

I read Cowherd's last book in a single day so I couldn't wait for Cowherd's new book.Just an easy, fun, and thought-provoking read. I love Cowherd's radio show although I don't always get to listen to it. He's by far the best national sports talk radio and this book his a collection of essays a few pages long.It keeps you attention and makes you want to read another. This is perfect for a plane ride or just want something fun to read.

Really enjoyed this book, I love Colin’s take on things.You should buy this if you really like Colin Cowherd.

very good read but nothing really new

Fantastic read

not as good as the first book