Orange Lutheran 7. Romo: Im not sure. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. . 4x Pro Bowl; 9. They are dedicating a field to former Dallas Cowboys. With the Cowboys trailing 2120 on fourth-and-one with 1:19 left in the game, the Cowboys attempted a 19-yard field goal. His first NFL pass was a 33-yard completion to wide receiver Sam Hurd. 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[117][118] The game was a memorable back-and-forth shootout between the two teams with Romo and Peyton Manning at the helm. [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. Golf. Everything you ever wanted to know about the Dallas Cowboys quarterback you can learn from the greatest high school football game he ever played. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 2:32PM. As a junior, he led Division I-AA in passing efficiency, completing 138-of-207 passes for 2,068 yards and 21 touchdowns. 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 . So it's Romo time. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. [106] Following that game, Dallas and the Washington Redskins faced off in Week 17 for the NFC East title, where Dallas lost 2818. [102] In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo threw three touchdown passes. 17 jersey and inducted him into EIU's Hall of Fame. [86] He was ranked 72nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [47] In September 2007, Romo's father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. [12], Romo started as quarterback for the Burlington High School Demons beginning as a junior (1996 season). You spend 30 minutes sitting there just trying to make him smile, and when he does, it is like you just won something. ", "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? [20] He finished his career holding school and conference records with 85 touchdown passes. [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. 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. 40/50. He returns to Burlington during the offseason and helps coach a youth football camp. [185] According to Front Office Sports, Romo's analysis during the 2022 season was inane, obvious and at times made little sense. Friday night, the Burlington High School football field was dedicated in Romo's honor. "[111] Dan Graziano of ESPNDallas.com wrote that Romo's "record starts to become very hard to defend" due to "the oft-cited fact that he's got just the one playoff win in his entire career. Throughout 2004 and 2005, Romo served as the holder for placekicks. 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. 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. [114], Romo opened the season with a win over the New York Giants, passing for 263 yards and two touchdowns. What kind of dad do you think youll be? Romo signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Dak Prescott has earned over $120 million just from salary itself. 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. While walking the hallways of Burlington High School, visitors are reminded of a young football player who left his mark during the 1996 and 1997 seasons. Collin County; Coronavirus; Courts; Crime; Education; Elections; Environment; Healthy Living Courtesy of Burlington High School and Corbis, In many ways, the Tony Romo story was a confirmation of what makes America great. [17], In November 2007, Romo began dating American singer and actress Jessica Simpson. [192] On July 13, 2009, People reported that Romo and Simpson broke up on July 9, 2009, the night before her 29th birthday. "[10][11] Romo's mother has German and Polish ancestry. We won't share it with anyone else. In many ways, the Tony Romo story was a confirmation of what makes America great. Career Stats for QB Tony Romo The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. K.D. He was a good baby. Were you nervous? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Romo finished the game with 345 yards and two touchdowns with a 116.4 rating despite the cracked rib and punctured lung. With so many allowed in the locker rooms, surely there is some gossip. [36] In the month of November, Romo won NFC Offensive Player of the Week twice, once for the Week 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals and the other for Week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Its ever-evolving. [133] He was named to the Pro Bowl. How has having a kid affected your work ethic and how much time you can devote to football? 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 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. 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. More. [69], Romo led the Cowboys to a 3421 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their season opener. [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. Explore Tony Romo career postseason stats Tony Romo stats in his last season Which team has the most wins as home dogs since 2016? [150], Romo returned to the starting lineup in a Week 11 game against the Miami Dolphins. 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[122] Romo finished the 2013 season with 3,828 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. Tony Romo had 248 touchdowns over his career. 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. After announcing his retirement, he was released by the Cowboys, per his request. [199] Romo missed the cut with scores of 77 and 82, dead last in the 132-man field after the second round. DeMarcus Ware, Tony Romo headline 1st-year eligibles for 2022 Hall of Fame. He failed to make the cut in qualifying for Byron Nelson in 2008. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [56] He finished the 2007 season with 4,211 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. "I wouldve felt blessed you know just that kind of kid," Gerber said. Most passing yards in a game, 506 yards against the Denver Broncos on October 6, 2013. Romo and the Cowboys won their third straight before losing to the Washington Redskins, falling to 31. Or write about sports? Tony Romo, the golfer, will be making another appearance in North Texas soon. Skip to main content Alex Trinidad is way better. With overall 20-for-37 passing, Romo threw a total of three interceptions, including on Dallas' first two drives. If you don't get a job or an education, it's because you don't want to. "Its going to be cool to honor him tonight and play in front of him.". On September 15, Romo led the Dallas Cowboys to a 4137 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second game of the 2008 season. "Its really fitting this is the field too that way," Gerber said. Garrett announced Kyle Orton as the starting quarterback for the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which the team lost 2422, to miss the playoffs for a fourth straight year. Romo was born in San Diego, California to Ramiro Romo Jr. and Joan Jakubowski. [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. Everything you need to know about Alabama QB and 2023 NFL Draft prospect Bryce Young Fantasy Football Stats. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks talked to Tony Romo's high school basketball coach Steven Berezowitz to find out how talented he was as a high school basketball player.. Romo has tossed 18 touchdown passes to 11 interceptions in 10 . More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. [49] He became the second person in the history of Monday Night Football to throw five interceptions in a winning effort. [135] Romo was 19-of-31 for 293 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Year Games Completion % Yards TD INT; 2022: 12: 64.5: 3,328: 32: 5: 2021. Bold denotes league leader. [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. [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. The NFL fined McGinest $7,500 for the hit.[61]. 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. 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. 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. So I take my job very seriouslyboth of them, as far as being a quarterback and being a dad. His only other pass of the game was a two-yard touchdown pass, his first in the NFL, to wide receiver Terrell Owens. [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. Gerber said even if Romo had not made it in the NFL. [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). [144] He was ranked 34th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Check out Tony Romo's high school sports stats, including game updates while playing baseball, basketball and soccer at Tomales High School. [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. 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. [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. "I just want to do a small part to hopefully help out and give back the same way people did for me.". [145] He was the highest undrafted player on the year's list. In 1998, he joined Caron Butler on the All-Racine County (Wisconsin) team. While Romo went undrafted, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2003 before becoming the teams starting quarterback in 2006. "So . [187], As of 2013[update], Romo hosted a youth football camp in Burlington, Wisconsin, annually during the summer, since 2004. [184], Criticism of Romo's broadcasting increased further during Romo's sixth year as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for CBS. 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. Brings new meaning to the phrase Sunday Funday. 4x Pro Bowl; 9. . However, Romo threw three interceptions in the first half, two of which were returned for touchdowns, helping the Panthers take a 233 lead. It was just very special. No spam, ever. His 1.6% interception percentage tied a team record, and his career interception percentage became the lowest in franchise history. He matched his career-best 62 pass attempts in the 3831 loss. 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. On September 26, 1997, on a small Wisconsin high school football field, Tony Romo played the game of his life. At the end of the third quarter, Romo was sacked by linebacker Thomas Davis, reinjuring his left shoulder and ending his season. Tony Romo joins CBS Sports to preview Super Bowl LVII CBS Sports Jeff Kerr Feb 2, 2023 Trends the NFL will take from this season into 2023 CBS Sports Chris Trapasso Feb 1, 2023 Cowboys' Moore out. 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. Romo finished the 2012 season with 4,184 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. [158], On April 4, 2017, Romo announced his retirement from the NFL. [113] In the middle of April 2013, he underwent back surgery to remove a cyst. [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. Romo also was a starter on the Burlington High School varsity basketball team and also played golf and tennis. [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. [64] Following a win against the Cincinnati Bengals, Romo was injured in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. [97] He was ranked 91st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. I think it would have been easy for him, more than anybody to say, You know what? 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. Romo surpassed 25,000 career passing yards in this game with 30-for-42 passing for 341 yards and two touchdowns. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 4-0 Romo got his wins against opponents with combined record of 3-3. 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