Courtesy of Burlington High School and Corbis, In many ways, the Tony Romo story was a confirmation of what makes America great. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram commented: "Tony Romo has one year remaining on his contract, but the time has come for him to move onHe will be 33 in April of '13, and still has a few good years left but at this point he needs to go to another team that needs a quarterback. Suite 2100 "In Burlington, hes the face of the town," said Isaac Dow, Burlington football player. [185], In 2018, Romo filled the vacancy of Jon Gruden in Corona's "Corona Hotline" commercials. The Invited Celebrity Classic announced Wednesday that the former Dallas Cowboys . On September 15, Romo led the Dallas Cowboys to a 4137 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second game of the 2008 season. rodgers had by far the highest ANY/A in the league (8.65 vs 8.11 for romo) with almost 100 more attempts than romo as well. Romo would end his high school career averaging 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.1 steals, and he was named third-team All-State his senior year. Although Bryant caught the ball with both feet down in bounds, Bryant bobbled the ball as he made an attempt to reach for the endzone. [14] He finished second in school and third in conference history with 8,212 passing yards and second in school history with 584 completions and 941 attempts. "I wouldve felt blessed you know just that kind of kid," Gerber said. We won't share it with anyone else. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Romo completed 24 of his 32 passes for a total of 320 yards and one touchdown. While Romo went undrafted, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2003 before becoming the teams starting quarterback in 2006. Bosco - CIF-SS Playoffs - Quarter 49. He posted 29 out of 37 passing for 289 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for a 106.0 quarterback rating and a 78% pass completion rate (second highest of the season) as the Cowboys lost the game 3114, dropped to an 88 record and were eliminated from playoff contention. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, and longtime Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan all played college football for the Eastern Illinois. On December 21, 2014, Romo completed a team record 90.0% of his passes (18 of 20) in a home game against the Indianapolis Colts. [195] The couple have three sons together: Hawkins Crawford Romo (born April 9, 2012),[196] Rivers Romo (born March 18, 2014),[197] and Jones McCoy Romo (born August 23, 2017). Whitewater police investigating after newborn found dead in field, Hundreds gather to honor former UW Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank at memorial service, Marianne Williamson begins longshot 2024 challenge to Biden, Trump featured in song by January 6 prisoners choir, Texas GOP censures Republican congressman for 'lack of fidelity' to party principles and priorities, Overturned gas tanker carrying flammable liquids explodes on highway in Maryland, killing 1 person. The win put Dallas in a three-way tie with the New York Giants and Washington Redskins in the NFC East. "[10][11] Romo's mother has German and Polish ancestry. Profit. Others pointed out that those failures in the clutch did not happen as . 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[191] Controversy erupted before the playoff game against the New York Giantsa game the Cowboys would losewhen pictures surfaced of Romo (along with teammates Jason Witten and Bobby Carpenter) at a resort in Cabo San Lucas with Simpson. [86] He was ranked 72nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. We spoke to Romo about the birth, what kind of father he wants to be, and how it might affect his life on the field. Many know Tony Romo as a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback or a. Watch Highlights. He also held a higher passer rating in the fourth quarter than any other NFL quarterback from 2006 to 2013. Total Rushing Yards 10 Average Rushing Yards 3.3 Carries 3 Rushing Yards Per Game 0.9 Solo Tackles 54 Total Tackles 92 Offense Rushing Receiving DeMarcus Ware, Tony Romo headline 1st-year eligibles for 2022 Hall of Fame. "[179] Romo has received praise from other prominent sports commentators, including Bob Costas and Dick Vitale. "Its really fitting this is the field too that way," Gerber said. Romo: Im getting some sleep, but that is probably the biggest difference. [93] He left the game after attempting just two passes with no completions. Romo is still the ultimate high school quarterback because he is adequately flawed in most of his quarterbacking traits, but makes up for it with his ability to perfectly manage his status as the Cowboys' QB. Tony Romo, the golfer, will be making another appearance in North Texas soon. "[181][182], Romo began to face increased criticism of his broadcasting ability during the 2021 NFL season. [58], In the Cowboys' Divisional Round game against the New York Giants, Romo was unable to lead his team to a come-from-behind victory. Tony Romo DAL QB #9 View Profile College stats Passing. [192] On July 13, 2009, People reported that Romo and Simpson broke up on July 9, 2009, the night before her 29th birthday. [74] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December. In what would prove to be the final play of his career, he threw a touchdown pass to Terrance Williams before Mark Sanchez played the rest of the game. [126] Through those six wins, Romo had a 13:3 touchdown:interception ratio. [147][148] The injury sidelined Romo for eight weeks,[149] during which the Cowboys failed to win a single game with Brandon Weeden and then Matt Cassel as starting quarterback. Racing. At the beginning of his junior year (1996) at Burlington High School, Tony Romo was the varsity's third-string quarterback, according to a D Magazine story by Peter Simek. He recovered the ball and attempted to run it in, but was tackled short of the first down marker, and turned the ball over on the Seattle 2-yard line. "He was a special kid. Tony Romo's Football Stats Career Var 12-13 Fr 11-12 Career Stats Tony has played on 2 football teams covered by MaxPreps. [49] He became the second person in the history of Monday Night Football to throw five interceptions in a winning effort. He was a natural athlete who chose football over other sports. [168], Once the 2017 NFL season got underway, Romo received critical praise for his work as a recent ex-player, most notably for his ability to predict offensive plays and read defensive formations from the booth,[169][170] and "adding an enthusiasm that had been lacking with Simms. [9], Romo's paternal grandfather, Ramiro Romo Sr., emigrated from Mzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico to San Antonio, Texas as an adolescent. Today I caught up with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's high school football and basketball coach at Burlington (Burlington, Wis.) Steve Berezowitz. Tony Romo at Burlington High School football game. [13], Romo attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, where he played for the NCAA Division I-AA Eastern Illinois Panthers football team and was a member of Sigma Pi. Football. [134], In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Romo led the Cowboys to a 2420 comeback victory over the Detroit Lions after being down 177 at halftime. [123] He was ranked 71st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014[124], After a poor performance in the season opening 2817 loss versus the San Francisco 49ers, Romo and the Cowboys won six consecutive games, including back-to-back road games against the Tennessee Titans and the St. Louis Rams. No spam, ever. He said about the event, "It was such an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame here, and with the jersey ceremony, it holds a special place in your heart. . Tony Romo: From the Small Town to the Big Stage | A Football Life NFL Films 1.21M subscribers Subscribe 21K Share 1.6M views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #Football Check out our other. Tony Romos football legacy started at Wis. high school. 1. [184] Multiple CBS executives met with Romo to discuss their concerns that he was not preparing adequately to call games and that his chemistry with Nantz had declined. [71], In a Week 13 road game against the division rival New York Giants, Romo passed for a career-high 392 yards, along with three touchdown passes. [105], On Week 16 (December 23), despite Romo's four touchdown passes and 416 passing yards (on 26-for-43 passing), Dallas lost to the New Orleans Saints, 3734, in overtime. [53] On December 22 against the Carolina Panthers, Romo became the first Cowboys' quarterback to pass for more than 4,000 yards in a season. The opinions on Tony Romo range from him being one of the elite to being a bum, depending on who you talk to. It was just a great experience to share with your family. [97] He was ranked 91st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. [76] His eight 300 yard games was also a team record, surpassing his own record from 2007. The elder Romo cites Tony's success as an example of the possibilities afforded to immigrants in the United States: "I've always said this is a country of opportunities. [52] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his game against the Packers. Having Jesus in your life gives you everlasting peace, which never goes away. Find out more. "[177] That season, Romo and Nantz called Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. . He also passed his own mark for single season passing yardage, with 4,483 yards, and became the first Cowboys quarterback to throw more than 20 touchdowns and fewer than ten interceptions in a season. [125] In Week 5, against the Houston Texans, Romo pulled off a memorable escape from J. J. Watt's pursuit on a play that resulted in Romo throwing a 43-yard touchdown in the 2017 victory. On December 19, 2009, he defeated the 130 New Orleans Saints at New Orleans, throwing for 312 yards and one touchdown. Tony Romo had 34,183 passing yards over his career. Romo: Yeah, I did all that, cut the umbilical cord. [103], After trailing the Cincinnati Bengals 1910 with 6:35 left, Dallas beat Cincinnati 2019 in Week 14 (December 9). He's the better passer, and we all know this is a passing league -- no matter how well Ezekiel Elliott runs the football.