[98], Daniel Jeremiah, an NFL.com analyst, ranked Romo as the 9th best quarterback in the league heading into the 2012 season. Romo: Yeah, I did all that, cut the umbilical cord. Im an avid Packer fan, but Im definitely rooting for my buddy this week, and it is great because it is here, Tenhagen said. His performance with the team was brilliant and he led the team to an Ohio Valley Conference Championship. [52] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his game against the Packers. [78][79] Romo was named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career. "[179] Romo has received praise from other prominent sports commentators, including Bob Costas and Dick Vitale. [54] December 30 against the Washington Redskins, Romo broke the Cowboys' season completions record with his 335th completion, a short pass to tight end Jason Witten. [116] In Week 5, against the Denver Broncos, Romo passed for a franchise-record 506 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, and one interception in the 5148 loss. [55] The Cowboys finished the season with a 133 record. His three-year rise to the top of NFL analysts resulted in an. Check out Tony Romo's high school sports stats, including game updates while playing baseball, basketball and soccer at Tomales High School. Romo: It was good. Tony Romo had 34,183 passing yards over his career. He also threw three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown for the Giants. DeMarcus Ware, Tony Romo headline 1st-year eligibles for 2022 Hall of Fame. [185] Some have speculated that Romo being removed from the field for a number of years is responsible for the perceived decline in his broadcasting ability. [32] On October 25, Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells announced that Romo would be the Cowboys starting quarterback for the October 29 game against the Carolina Panthers on NBC Sunday Night Football, in Week 8. [15][16] As a sophomore in 2000, he ranked second in Division I-AA in passing efficiency, completing 164-of-278 (59%) passes for 2,583 yards and 27 touchdowns. He finished with 227 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown). Tony Romo: I just think excitement. The first pass, a 23-yard throw to Dez Bryant with 11:18 left in the third quarter, gave Romo 166 career touchdown passes, surpassing the previous franchise record of 165 which had been held by Troy Aikman. [2][3][4][5][6] His 97.1 passer rating is the highest among retired players who never appeared in the Super Bowl. [156] Amid Prescott guiding the team to an eight-game winning streak, Romo conceded his role as starting quarterback to Prescott[157] and began serving as the Cowboys' backup when he returned to the active roster in Week 11. Checkout the latest stats for Tony Romo. [77], The Dallas Cowboys became the NFC East division champions with their season finale shutout of the Philadelphia Eagles, the second division title in Romo's three full seasons as the starting quarterback. [49] He became the second person in the history of Monday Night Football to throw five interceptions in a winning effort. 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None of the ex-players and coaches in a lead position on other networks at the time of Romo's hiring (Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth, and Jon Gruden) started their broadcasting career in the lead position. . [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). One thing is for sure: You either love him or you hate him. He played college football at Eastern Illinois, where he made an Ohio Valley Conference championship appearance in 2001 and won the Walter Payton Award the following year. Tony Romo DAL QB #9 View Profile College stats Passing. That run-heavy offense has averaged 12 points a game the past two weeks. BURINGTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A hometown star who took his skills to the NFL is back home tonight, on Sept. 30, at Burlington High School. [165][166], While there was no controversy of Romo deciding to retire and move on to broadcasting, some critics questioned Romo being immediately hired for the number one position ahead of broadcasting veterans Dan Fouts, Trent Green, or Rich Gannon, all of whom served in the number 24 positions, respectively, for CBS, with Fouts having once been the color commentator on Monday Night Football. In the world of media excess, CBS's Tony Romo has chosen the less-is-more approach for nearly everything, except his salary. [102] In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo threw three touchdown passes. "Its been a real shot in the arm as far as our football program goes," said Eric Sulik, Burlington head football coach. 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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. [17], During homecoming weekend on October 17, 2009, Eastern Illinois University retired Romo's No. [95][96], Romo accounted for 32 of the 39 total touchdowns the Cowboys scored in the 2011 NFL season (82.1%). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "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.". Tarleton State University. You dont know what to expect. ", "The legend of Tony Romo grows with his AFC championship game performance", "Tony Romo was the real star of the Patriots-Chiefs AFC championship game", "Tom Brady was already the greatest QB of all time now he's just rubbing it in", "Opinion: Tony Romo was best part of Super Bowl LIII", "Why Tony Romo is a Genius at Football Commentary", "What makes Tony Romo so good? It was pretty evident when you watched him compete versus other schools and other kids that he stood apart, said Steve Berezowitz, an assistant high school football coach who worked with Romo. Tony Romo played 156 games over his career. Delete. [106] Following that game, Dallas and the Washington Redskins faced off in Week 17 for the NFC East title, where Dallas lost 2818. But, during the past few weeks of N.F.L. [29] Elevated to the Cowboys' second quarterback in 2005, Romo had strong showings in the 2005 and 2006 pre-seasons. In his senior year, he received the Walter Payton Award. [92], In Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo suffered a severely bruised hand when he smashed it against an opposing player's helmet. [100] In Week 8, in the second divisional matchup with the New York Giants, he passed for 437 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and four interceptions. [75], Romo finished the 2009 season as the first quarterback in team history to take every snap for a full season. So I take my job very seriouslyboth of them, as far as being a quarterback and being a dad. Anyone know about any of them? Tony Romo: Basketball in high school was everything 35,117 views Aug 10, 2016 211 Dislike Share Save Graham Bensinger 636K subscribers Romo describes his passion for basketball and why he. [34], On November 19, Romo led the Cowboys past the Indianapolis Colts, the NFL's last unbeaten team. A backfield wunderkind who stood out immediately because of his rare combination of size and athleticism, Alcantara has been a top 100 prospect at FanGraphs for a couple of years now. With 5:50 left and down 2110, Romo made a touchdown pass to Kevin Ogletree and two-point conversion pass to Dwayne Harris. 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. With the Cowboys trailing 2120 on fourth-and-one with 1:19 left in the game, the Cowboys attempted a 19-yard field goal. [192] On July 13, 2009, People reported that Romo and Simpson broke up on July 9, 2009, the night before her 29th birthday. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Create a password that only you will remember. Dak Prescott has also earned around $20 million from different brand endorsements. [76] His eight 300 yard games was also a team record, surpassing his own record from 2007. Do you have a sports website? Most passing yards in a game, 506 yards against the Denver Broncos on October 6, 2013. [17] As a senior, he set school and conference records for completions with 258 in 407 attempts for 3,418 yards. In 1998, he joined Caron Butler on the All-Racine County (Wisconsin) team. 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Edison - CIF-SS Playoffs - Rd 1 37. He was great on. However, Romo threw three interceptions in the first half, two of which were returned for touchdowns, helping the Panthers take a 233 lead. [33] Romo led the Cowboys to victory in his first game as a starter, 3514. Romo came back in the final seconds of the third quarter and played the fourth quarter throwing for a touchdown and driving down the field for the game-tying field goal with four seconds left in the game to force overtime. Romo stated that, while upset about the family crisis, he still had to continue to focus on his career. With so many allowed in the locker rooms, surely there is some gossip. In 2004, the Cowboys released Hutchinson and signed veteran quarterback Vinny Testaverde and traded a third-round draft pick to the Houston Texans for quarterback Drew Henson. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? But few players in NFL history have had their love lives play out in public more than Tony Romo, whose past girlfriends include Carrie Underwood and Jessica Simpson. Tony Romo had 248 touchdowns over his career. Others pointed out that those failures in the clutch did not happen as . The Invited Celebrity Classic announced Wednesday that the former Dallas Cowboys . 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. 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. The Dallas defense, while improved, isn't that good to handle a light scoring load. "That legacys going to last a really long time," Sulik said. He was an all state player his . 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. By the time the second game began, so did his legacy. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. Football. IHSA - Illinois High School[.] Romo was born in San Diego, California to Ramiro Romo Jr. and Joan Jakubowski. Tony Romo weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing. Tony Romo at Burlington High School football game. 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. Tony Romo, byname of Antonio Ramiro Romo, (born April 21, 1980, San Diego, California, U.S.), American professional gridiron football player who emerged as one of the leading quarterbacks in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 21st century. They played against the Minnesota Vikings, who also had a 13 record and were in need of a win. Courtesy of Burlington High School and Corbis, In many ways, the Tony Romo story was a confirmation of what makes America great. He led the Cowboys to four postseason appearances during his tenure, while also receiving Pro Bowl honors amid each playoff run. Let Bob Costas and Dick Vitale explain", "CBS Sports Re-Signs Tony Romo in Deal Valued Around $17 Million Per Year", "Report: CBS to retain analyst Tony Romo at $17 million annually", "Tony Romo's act is starting to wear thin", "Report: CBS Tried 'Intervention' With Tony Romo Prior to Season", "What's Wrong With Tony Romo? Romo twice threw five touchdown passes in a game (November 23, 2006, and October 6, 2013) a record he shares with Troy Aikman (September 12, 1999). Romo has tossed 18 touchdown passes to 11 interceptions in 10 . They are dedicating a field to former Dallas Cowboys. He threw for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns. "He was a special kid. Naval Base. You have permission to edit this article. We won't share it with anyone else. Romo started the game despite the hand injury the previous week. 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. "[121], Romo underwent back surgery on December 27, 2013, and was placed on the Cowboys' injured reserve list. [90] Romo played with a protective vest for a few games to protect his torso. Burlington High School's homecoming football game drew a hometown hero on Friday night, Sept. 30. 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. / Tony Romo (4) / Brandon Weeden (3) / Kellen Moore (2) 2016: Dak Prescott (16) 2017: Dak Prescott (16) 2018: Dak Prescott (16) 2019 . "[171][172][173][174], Romo and Nantz received further acclaim for their broadcasting of the 2018 AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots,[175] as "Nantz continually set Romo up to make his predictions and analysis prior to the snap", and some suggested that Chiefs head coach "Andy Reid could have used Romo on his defensive staff, because the former quarterback knew just about every play the Patriots were going to run down the stretch. [42], Romo began the 2007 season with four touchdown passes and an additional touchdown rush, the first of his career, defeating the New York Giants 4535 in the Cowboys' first game of the regular season[43] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1. [57] He earned a second consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. At the end of the third quarter, Romo was sacked by linebacker Thomas Davis, reinjuring his left shoulder and ending his season. 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[113] In the middle of April 2013, he underwent back surgery to remove a cyst. The opinions on Tony Romo range from him being one of the elite to being a bum, depending on who you talk to. Hockey. After Dallas took over with 3:33 left down 2118, Romo threw an interception to Redskins linebacker Rob Jackson, and Washington clinched the victory with another touchdown. He was a natural athlete who chose football over other sports. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. 4x Pro Bowl; 9. [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. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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. You have people telling you about the process, how it is going to go. There is no in-between. [122] Romo finished the 2013 season with 3,828 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. [65][66] The Cowboys, under Brad Johnson, went 12 the next three games, losing to the St. Louis Rams, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and losing to the New York Giants. It was just a great experience to share with your family. 4x Pro Bowl; 9. . Tony Romo Stats | The Football Database Tony Romo Position: QB Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Birthdate: April 21, 1980 College: Eastern Illinois Stats Gamelogs Splits Transactions 300-Yard Passing Tony Romo Stats Tony Romo career stats with the Dallas Cowboys. He began his career playing college football for Eastern Illinois University. Referees initially ruled Bryant down at the 1-yard line, but overturned the call as an incomplete pass following a challenge from the Packers.[137][138]. I was lucky enough to find someone who understands what it takes to be a quarterback of a football team and what it takes to be good and how to improve and get better. Its ever-evolving. He completed 16 of his 27 passes for a then-career-high 353 yards along with three touchdowns. [74] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December. 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. 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. Racing. I am the spiritual leader of our family, and, for me, that is an important aspect to pass down to my son. [72], After several kicks were missed by kicker Nick Folk due to bad holds by punter Mat McBriar, Romo resumed holding duties for the first time since the 2006 in their 13th game of the season, versus the San Diego Chargers. [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. News. [89], In Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers, Romo suffered a broken rib and a punctured lung on a hit from Carlos Rogers in the second quarter that forced him to miss part of the game. The sleep patterns are different than what it was. "I wouldve felt blessed you know just that kind of kid," Gerber said. D Magazine: What were the days before the birth like? Before becoming a pro he lost 8 of the last 9 amateur fights. Romo completed 24 of his 32 passes for a total of 320 yards and one touchdown. [103], After trailing the Cincinnati Bengals 1910 with 6:35 left, Dallas beat Cincinnati 2019 in Week 14 (December 9). Eastern Illinois Panthers . [144] He was ranked 34th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Alabama missed out on the College Football Playoff this past season, but Young was again named a Heisman finalist behind his 3,300-yard passing, 32-touchdown campaign. Im beyond that now. He just hasnt done that, Berezowitz said. 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 . In July 2018, he won the American Century Championship, a celebrity tournament. [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. [37][38], Romo aided the Cowboys in clinching a playoff spot, their second since Parcells became coach in 2003. Excited? February 6, 2021 11:00 pm CT. With the Pro Football Hall of Fame requiring candidates to be . Tony Romo Playoff Record | StatMuse Tony Romo had a record of 2-4 in the playoffs in his career. Everything you ever wanted to know about the Dallas Cowboys quarterback you can learn from the greatest high school football game he ever played. [119], In Week 16, against the Washington Redskins, with the Cowboys trailing in the fourth quarter and needing a win to keep its playoff hopes alive, he led the team to a touchdown drive with 1:08 remaining in a 2423 victory, with what was later diagnosed as a season-ending herniated disk injury. Youve got butterflies in a good way. [84], During the October 25, 2010 Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants, Romo suffered a broken left clavicle. [39], The Cowboys played the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card Round on January 6, 2007. The new Tony Romo Field with synthetic turf has real meaning. The NFL fined McGinest $7,500 for the hit.[61]. [41], Romo played in the 2007 Pro Bowl after Drew Brees went down with an elbow injury as a substitution for Marc Bulger. The book Victor Cruz: Out of the Blue is an autobiography written by himself and Peter Schrager. High School: Burlington Instagram: tony.romo. packers had the best offense in the league (most offensive points per drive, a metric that has predicted the mvp every year since 2013 fyi) and . "[21][22], On December 7, 2021, Romo was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2021 class. [135] Romo was 19-of-31 for 293 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Join our linker program. [186] Romo has maintained his recurring position in the series of advertisements, and many of the television ad spots feature his fantasy football advice.