[60] After the game, Romo required 13 stitches for a large gash on his chin that occurred during the third quarter when linebacker Willie McGinest hit him in the chin with his helmet. [39], The Cowboys played the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card Round on January 6, 2007. Tony Romo's Football Stats Career Var 12-13 Fr 11-12 Career Stats Tony has played on 2 football teams covered by MaxPreps. Romo threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns but also threw two costly interceptions. [120] Head coach Jason Garrett would later say: "He might have had his finest hour We talk about mental toughness, being your best, regardless of circumstances. He was truly one of a kind. After announcing his retirement, he was released by the Cowboys, per his request. Over the next decade, he collected a 78-49 record while completing 65 percent of his passes for 34,000 yards, 248 touchdowns and 177 interceptions. Despite throwing two interceptions, he completed 18 of 28 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns in a 2414 victory, ending the Cowboys' seven-game losing streak. Romo holds several Cowboys team records, including passing touchdowns, passing yards, most games with at least 300 passing yards, and games with three or more touchdown passes. [2][3][4][5][6] His 97.1 passer rating is the highest among retired players who never appeared in the Super Bowl. [50], On October 29, Romo reached an agreement to a six-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Cowboys. He was selected to play in 4 Pro Bowls. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. 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Racing. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. With so many allowed in the locker rooms, surely there is some gossip. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The NFL fined McGinest $7,500 for the hit.[61]. [185], In 2018, Romo filled the vacancy of Jon Gruden in Corona's "Corona Hotline" commercials. [128][129], On December 21, Romo set the Dallas Cowboys team record for highest completion percentage in a game with 90%, completing 18 of his 20 passes in a 427 blowout win over the Indianapolis Colts. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [29] Elevated to the Cowboys' second quarterback in 2005, Romo had strong showings in the 2005 and 2006 pre-seasons. Tony Romo has had plenty of standout performances on Thanksgiving, having three games with three-plus touchdown passes on the holiday. Being an alumnus of Eastern Illinois University makes one part of quite an impressive group. CBS' top NFL game analyst was criticized on social media for his analysis at the end of the Bengals' AFC Championship game win over the. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Romo started the game despite the hand injury the previous week. IHSA - Illinois High School[.] [190] On December 16, 2007, Simpson attended a Dallas CowboysPhiladelphia Eagles game at Texas Stadium, in which Romo had a bad performance in the loss to the Eagles. The 54 combined points scored by the Cowboys and Eagles in the first half were the second most points scored in a half during a Monday Night Football game. [183] He was criticized for talking too much, telling confusing stories and seeming to be confused during crucial parts of games. . 4x Pro Bowl; 9. [51], On November 29 against the Green Bay Packers, in a game between 101 teams, Romo threw four touchdown passes (bringing his season total to 33), breaking Danny White's (29) record from 1983. [145] He was the highest undrafted player on the year's list. After graduating from Burlington High School, Romo went on to quarterback at Eastern Illinois University and became the schools all-time touchdown leader. [183] The New York Post reported that following the season, CBS staged an intervention believing that Romo's analysis had begun to regress. [146] He continued to show success in a Week 2 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, but suffered a broken left collarbone in the third quarter after being sacked by linebacker Jordan Hicks. Although Cowboys owner Jerry Jones initially said Romo would remain the team's starter when he returned,[155] Prescott's success with the team and the length of Romo's injury led to Jones reconsidering his decision. [108][109], Following the season, the future of Romo's career was called into question. [152] Romo remained on the active roster until December 21 when he was placed on injured reserve after the Cowboys dropped to 410, officially ending their playoff hopes.[153]. "Its been a real shot in the arm as far as our football program goes," said Eric Sulik, Burlington head football coach. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Burlington High School's homecoming football game drew a hometown hero on Friday night, Sept. 30. On September 15, Romo led the Dallas Cowboys to a 4137 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second game of the 2008 season. [78][79] Romo was named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career. [44] Romo added 329 passing yards and two touchdown passes in the Cowboys' Week 3 3410 win over the Chicago Bears. [37][38], Romo aided the Cowboys in clinching a playoff spot, their second since Parcells became coach in 2003. Many know Tony Romo as a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback or a football analyst on TV. [178], The New Yorker has called him a "genius of football commentary. He was a natural athlete who chose football over other sports. Romo was unable to start in the 2016 regular season after suffering a compression fracture to the L1 vertebra in his back during the Cowboys' third preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. On December 19, 2009, he defeated the 130 New Orleans Saints at New Orleans, throwing for 312 yards and one touchdown. His family returned to its . [102] In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo threw three touchdown passes. Romo and his daughter, Hawkins Crawford Romo, born on April 9, 2012. He Got on the Map as a Sophomore (Getty) Romo wasted no time making a name for himself at the 1-AA ranks, as he ranked second in the country in passing efficiency as a sophomore in 2000. Football. In 1998, he joined Caron Butler on the All-Racine County (Wisconsin) team. Romo: Im not sure. Suite 2100 / Tony Romo (4) / Brandon Weeden (3) / Kellen Moore (2) 2016: Dak Prescott (16) 2017: Dak Prescott (16) 2018: Dak Prescott (16) 2019 . Tony Romo, the golfer, will be making another appearance in North Texas soon. [57] He earned a second consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. BURLINGTON, Wis. - Burlington High School's homecoming football game drew a hometown hero on Friday night, Sept. 30. He passed for 356 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 2726 victory. [114], Romo opened the season with a win over the New York Giants, passing for 263 yards and two touchdowns. 1. [104], Topping a three-game winning streak and winning its fifth out of six games, Dallas beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 2724 in overtime in Week 15 (December 16). It helps you handle the ups and downs of professional football."[201]. Upon retiring, he was hired by CBS Sports to become the lead color analyst for their NFL telecasts. Golf. After the season, he was honored as an All-America honorable mention, an All-Ohio Valley Conference member, and the OVC Player of the Year. [185] He was said to be shouting at viewers, making odd vocalizations and talking too much during the broadcast. [106] Following that game, Dallas and the Washington Redskins faced off in Week 17 for the NFC East title, where Dallas lost 2818. Youre just nervous. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. rodgers: 0.268 EPA/play vs 0.260 for romo with, again, less volume than aaron. I definitely think it is a testimonial to the way he was raised and his family, and his belief in family and trust in family and friends, Tenhagen said. Some pointed out his repeated failures in the clutch. As a junior, he led Division I-AA in passing efficiency, completing 138-of-207 passes for 2,068 yards and 21 touchdowns. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 2:32PM. 4x Pro Bowl; 9. . Most passing yards in a game, 506 yards against the Denver Broncos on October 6, 2013. Throughout the draft, Romo was assured by Dallas assistant head coach Sean Payton of the Cowboys' interest (Romo was also intensely pursued by Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan),[27] and shortly afterwards was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Cowboys. Having Jesus in your life gives you everlasting peace, which never goes away. He led the Cowboys to four postseason appearances during his tenure, while also receiving Pro Bowl honors amid each playoff run. His new contract with CBS will pay him $17 million per year to stay with the network, as first reported by the New York Post. [8] Romo played baseball as a child and was selected to the Little League All-Star team. [81] However, the following week in the Divisional Round against the number two seed Minnesota Vikings, Romo had three fumbles (losing two), an interception and was sacked six times in the 343 loss. Romo retired after the 2016 season when a preseason back injury caused him to lose his starting position to backup Dak Prescott. He also held a higher passer rating in the fourth quarter than any other NFL quarterback from 2006 to 2013. 13 . The opinions on Tony Romo range from him being one of the elite to being a bum, depending on who you talk to. 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. Fantasy Football Stats. [92], In Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo suffered a severely bruised hand when he smashed it against an opposing player's helmet. He threw for 34 touchdowns and scored one rushing touchdown. How has having a kid affected your work ethic and how much time you can devote to football? He failed to make the cut in qualifying for Byron Nelson in 2008. In the 1997 season, Romo and the Demons finished with a 36 record, though he earned several honors, including the All-Racine County football team and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State first team honors. Romo made his season debut in the regular season finale on January 1, 2017, against the Philadelphia Eagles. After graduating from Burlington Romo played quarterback at Eastern Illinois. Killeen, TX (76540) Today. The Burlington Demons won Friday night, 47-14. Today I caught up with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's high school football and basketball coach at Burlington (Burlington, Wis.) Steve Berezowitz. He warmed up with the team and sat in full uniform on the bench, but did not play in the game and was not considered an official member of the roster. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Bold denotes league leader. April 21,1980 Others pointed out that those failures in the clutch did not happen as . Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about quarterback Tony Romo on ESPN. After Week 7, his 100th career start, Romo had thrown for 27,485 yards, the most by a quarterback in his first 100 starts since 1960. If you don't get a job or an education, it's because you don't want to. [94] The next week, in the season finale at MetLife Stadium against the New York Giants, the NFC East title and a playoff spot was at stake for whichever team won, with the loser eliminated from playoff contention. "[177] That season, Romo and Nantz called Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Romo: Yeah, I did all that, cut the umbilical cord. [132] He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December. [30], Romo began the season as a backup to starter Drew Bledsoe. [17] As a senior, he set school and conference records for completions with 258 in 407 attempts for 3,418 yards. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. It is pretty neat to see somebody that you grew up with and somebody that youre close with have the opportunity to go out and play professionally, said Tenhagen, who this season became head coach of the Burlington High School football team. In addition, he was selected All-Ohio Valley Conference and was named OVC Player of the Year for the third straight year. [55] The Cowboys finished the season with a 133 record. [98], Daniel Jeremiah, an NFL.com analyst, ranked Romo as the 9th best quarterback in the league heading into the 2012 season. Tony Romo played 156 games over his career. That is why we are here. "[181][182], Romo began to face increased criticism of his broadcasting ability during the 2021 NFL season. 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. You have people telling you about the process, how it is going to go. [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. [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. [49] He became the second person in the history of Monday Night Football to throw five interceptions in a winning effort. Career Stats for QB Tony Romo The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. [133] He was named to the Pro Bowl. "So . Antonio Ramiro Romo (born April 21, 1980) is an American sportscaster and former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. [41], Romo played in the 2007 Pro Bowl after Drew Brees went down with an elbow injury as a substitution for Marc Bulger. D: Who are your father-figure role models? [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. [47] In September 2007, Romo's father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. playoff games, Tony Romo, a former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, who will call the Super Bowl on Sunday as an analyst for CBS, has delighted. 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. He returns to Burlington during the offseason and helps coach a youth football camp. [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. An EIU education has sparked a multitude of illustrious careers in a number of fields, and the achievements of each and every student along with those of the remarkable individuals on this page have helped this university leave its mark on the region, state, country, and even the world. On fourth down with less than half a minute and no timeouts left, Romo threw the ball into the end zone, but it was intercepted by Giants cornerback R. W. McQuarters, ensuring that the Cowboys were eliminated from the playoffs with a 2117 loss to the eventual Super Bowl XLII champions. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Year Games Completion % Yards TD INT; 2022: 12: 64.5: 3,328: 32: 5: 2021. His first pass was tipped and intercepted. [180], In February 2020, Romo renewed his contract with CBS through 2030, with the network reportedly paying him $17 million per year making Romo one of the highest-paid personnel in sports broadcasting and "the highest-paid NFL analyst in television history. 55. Cowboys Franchise History Total Passing Yards Tony Romo - 34,183 Troy Aikman - 32,942 Roger Staubach - 22,700 Danny White - 21,959 Don Meredith - 17,199 Total Completions Troy Aikman - 2,898 BURLINGTON, Wis. Tony Romo returned to his hometown Friday for his first Burlington football game since his 1997 senior season. -41 Annual. The four-time Pro-Bowler gets criticized for his. Romo started strong in the 2015 season, throwing a game-winning pass to Jason Witten with seven seconds left in the Cowboys' season opener against the New York Giants. Alex Trinidad is way better. [31], One week later, Romo replaced Bledsoe for the start of the second half of a game against the New York Giants. Romo: It was good. [192] On July 13, 2009, People reported that Romo and Simpson broke up on July 9, 2009, the night before her 29th birthday. Here are the ones I think are well hung, followed by a list of questionable ones. But before that, he was a great quarterback as a Burlington Demon. Dak Prescott has also earned around $20 million from different brand endorsements. Despite intriguing some scouts, he went undrafted by any NFL team during the 2003 NFL Draft. [103], After trailing the Cincinnati Bengals 1910 with 6:35 left, Dallas beat Cincinnati 2019 in Week 14 (December 9). 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. [93] He left the game after attempting just two passes with no completions. In the end, he ended up coming out pretty quick. Much has been written this winter about ESPN preparing to court NFL analyst Tony Romo, whose contract with CBS has expired, making him a free agent.The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback could get more than $10 million per year in his next contract. With a new generation of players hitting the field, Romo said he is happy to pass it forward. 4-0 Romo got his wins against opponents with combined record of 3-3. [82], In Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, Romo threw for a career-high 406 yards and three touchdowns. While his 19 interceptions led the league, he was credited with five fourth-quarter comebacks. Invalid password or account does not exist. Weighted Career AV (100-95-. [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). Fast-forward more than 20 years and it is a throwback for the former Cowboys quarterback. See trending "[112], The Cowboys signed Romo to a 6-year extension worth $108 million, with $55 million guaranteed and $25 million in bonuses, thus securing him for the rest of his career and relieving the pressure from the salary cap, which was reported to have less than $25,000 space before the deal was struck. During his two years quarterbacking the Burlington High School Demons, Romo earned all-state honors. Nov 04, 2022. 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. The book Victor Cruz: Out of the Blue is an autobiography written by himself and Peter Schrager. Rugby. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Although up against an undefeated team and holding only a 37 record, the Romo-led Cowboys were favored to win and still had hopes for the playoffs in a weak NFC East division. [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. The contractions were getting bigger, and we ended up going in and he ended up being born around 5:37 pm. Antonio Ramiro Romo, popularly known as Tony Romo, is a retired American footballer who played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Romo, the holder for the kick, fumbled the snap. 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. [113] In the middle of April 2013, he underwent back surgery to remove a cyst. [70], Romo and the Cowboys were defeated in week 2 against the New York Giants in the Cowboys home opener at their new Cowboys Stadium. I am the spiritual leader of our family, and, for me, that is an important aspect to pass down to my son. [74] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December. With per-game averages of 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists, Romo was sought by some mid-major basketball schools in the NCAA such as Wisconsin-Green Bay. 40/50. Anyone know about any of them? No spam, ever. Tony Romo just cashed in big. Skip to main content [67], In what became a de facto third playoff game for Romo shortly prior to its start, on December 28, Romo and the Cowboys failed to compete against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 446 loss. The Cowboys went on to lose the game. Nov 11, 2022. Tony Romo Overview . On the first offensive possession for the Cowboys in overtime, Romo connected with Jesse Holley for 77 yards to set up the 19 yard game-winning field goal. Why He Might Be Regressing", "Tony Romo becomes newest Corona Hotline operator, replacing Jon Gruden", "Corona Hotline Returns For 2020 NFL Season With Tony Romo", "Romo teaches campers more than X's and O's", "Cowboys star Tony Romo returns home for annual camp", "Jessica Simpson Brings Tony Romo Home For Thanksgiving", "All Eyes on Jessica Simpson at Cowboys Game", "Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo's Romantic Getaway", "Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson Call It Quits? [184], Criticism of Romo's broadcasting increased further during Romo's sixth year as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for CBS. Romo and the Cowboys won their third straight before losing to the Washington Redskins, falling to 31. Profit. He made everything kind of easy. 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. [40] Romo finished the 2006 season ranked seventh in the NFC in passing yards (2,903) and touchdown passes (19). Naval Base. Fifteen years later, opposing players still talk about it, recalling minute. Romo completed 13 of 29 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown. His scoring record at Burlington of . Did it feel like you were getting ready for a big game? Before becoming a pro he lost 8 of the last 9 amateur fights. "As good of a player, good of an athlete, good as a broadcaster he is, every interaction Ive had with him hes even a better person.". The setting of the book starts out in the middle of a very close game between the New York Jets and the New York Giants.
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