[127] He missed the next game, a 2817 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, but came back the next week and went on to lead the Cowboys to a 124 record and their first divisional title since 2009. He threw for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. The new Tony Romo Field with synthetic turf has real meaning. 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 failed to make the cut in qualifying for Byron Nelson in 2008. [62] That same month, Romo signed a 5-year, $10 million endorsement deal with apparel marketer Starter,[63] but was not allowed to wear footwear on the field as the company did not have a contract with the NFL. 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Killeen, TX (76540) Today. He played College Football at Eastern Illinois. [2][3][4][5][6] His 97.1 passer rating is the highest among retired players who never appeared in the Super Bowl. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. High school accolades: . No spam, ever. 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[158], On April 4, 2017, Romo announced his retirement from the NFL. Alex Trinidad is way better. [8] Romo played baseball as a child and was selected to the Little League All-Star team. [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. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Tony Romo had 34,183 passing yards over his career. Year Games Completion % Yards TD INT; 2022: 12: 64.5: 3,328: 32: 5: 2021. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Racing. [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. [1] However, Romo's reputation was affected by a lack of postseason success, having won only two of the six playoff games he appeared in and never advancing beyond the divisional round. Fifteen years later, opposing players still talk about it, recalling minute. Here are the ones I think are well hung, followed by a list of questionable ones. [106] Following that game, Dallas and the Washington Redskins faced off in Week 17 for the NFC East title, where Dallas lost 2818. 1 goal is to be a good husband and father. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. [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. Edison - CIF-SS Playoffs - Rd 1 37. [193], On May 28, 2011, Romo married Candice Crawford, the 2008 Miss Missouri USA, a former journalist for Dallas television station KDAF, and the sister of actor Chace Crawford. Before becoming a pro he lost 8 of the last 9 amateur fights. He attempted a career-high 62 passes in the 2924 loss. "[177] That season, Romo and Nantz called Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. For his performance in this game, Romo earned the NFC's Offensive player of the Week Award. You dont know what to expect. Upon retiring, he was hired by CBS Sports to become the lead color analyst for their NFL telecasts. His performance with the team was brilliant and he led the team to an Ohio Valley Conference Championship. He was truly one of a kind. Profit. Dallas, Texas 75201. Current Fantasy Matchups, Fantasy . [29] Elevated to the Cowboys' second quarterback in 2005, Romo had strong showings in the 2005 and 2006 pre-seasons. You have people telling you about the process, how it is going to go. Do you have a sports website? See trending [52] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his game against the Packers. [86] He was ranked 72nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. With 5:50 left and down 2110, Romo made a touchdown pass to Kevin Ogletree and two-point conversion pass to Dwayne Harris. [12], Romo started as quarterback for the Burlington High School Demons beginning as a junior (1996 season). [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. Tony Romo has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Romo was 15-of-19 for 191 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. [84], During the October 25, 2010 Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants, Romo suffered a broken left clavicle. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Career Stats for QB Tony Romo The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Choose wisely! Drummond. [20] He finished his career holding school and conference records with 85 touchdown passes. All rights reserved. Romo: I think the No. Youre just nervous. Romo threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns but also threw two costly interceptions. Championship Sunday wasn't a banner day for Tony Romo. Tony Romo weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing. Tony Romo DAL QB #9 View Profile College stats Passing. The book Victor Cruz: Out of the Blue is an autobiography written by himself and Peter Schrager. [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. [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. 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. Tony Romo, the golfer, will be making another appearance in North Texas soon. He matched his career-best 62 pass attempts in the 3831 loss. The Cowboys went on to lose the game. One thing is for sure: You either love him or you hate him. He completed 19 of 23 passes as the Cowboys won against the Colts 2114. [187], As of 2013[update], Romo hosted a youth football camp in Burlington, Wisconsin, annually during the summer, since 2004. [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. [126] Through those six wins, Romo had a 13:3 touchdown:interception ratio. [39], The Cowboys played the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card Round on January 6, 2007. 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. 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? There is no in-between. The camp is customarily held held at Don Dalton. [192] On July 13, 2009, People reported that Romo and Simpson broke up on July 9, 2009, the night before her 29th birthday. I think you just want to love on them and show them that you care and instill in them values and things that youve learned along the way. Hockey. 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. [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.
