[135] Romo was 19-of-31 for 293 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [87], Romo's 102.5 quarterback rating in 2011 was fourth best in the league behind Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady, and second highest in Cowboys history. Despite intriguing some scouts, he went undrafted by any NFL team during the 2003 NFL Draft. After graduating from Burlington High School, Romo went on to quarterback at Eastern Illinois University and became the schools all-time touchdown leader. He was a good baby. [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. While Romo has found stardom and success in the NFL, he has stayed in close contact with his friends in Burlington. 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 addition, he was selected All-Ohio Valley Conference and was named OVC Player of the Year for the third straight year. Did it feel like you were getting ready for a big game? [17], During homecoming weekend on October 17, 2009, Eastern Illinois University retired Romo's No. His first pass was tipped and intercepted. He threw for over 300 yards, which was something pretty abnormal at the time, said Steve Tenhagen, a former teammate of Romos. He threw for 34 touchdowns and scored one rushing touchdown. Others pointed out that those failures in the clutch did not happen as . Suite 2100 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. [122] Romo finished the 2013 season with 3,828 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. Romo was 15-of-19 for 191 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. [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. 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Romo went 25-for-43 for 268 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. [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. April 21,1980 [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. They are dedicating a field to former Dallas Cowboys. Upon retiring, he was hired by CBS Sports to become the lead color analyst for their NFL telecasts. [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. I think it would have been easy for him, more than anybody to say, You know what? That run-heavy offense has averaged 12 points a game the past two weeks. [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. [130][131] He set his personal best quarterback rating in a single game with 151.7. [7] Romo is a "Navy brat," as he was born while his father was stationed at the San Diego U.S. Eastern Illinois Panthers . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Naval Base. Dak Prescott has been performing at the top level and that is the reason Dak Prescott has earned over $15 million more as bonuses. Romo's 133.7 passer rating in the month of December was the highest in NFL history. Delete. These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. [106] Following that game, Dallas and the Washington Redskins faced off in Week 17 for the NFC East title, where Dallas lost 2818. Romo surpassed 25,000 career passing yards in this game with 30-for-42 passing for 341 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior, he led Division I-AA in passing efficiency, completing 138-of-207 passes for 2,068 yards and 21 touchdowns. 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. After announcing his retirement, he was released by the Cowboys, per his request. You wanted to be on Romos team, Steve Tenhagen says. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. He threw for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns. He led the Cowboys to four postseason appearances during his tenure, while also receiving Pro Bowl honors amid each playoff run. [99], Romo started the 2012 season with 307 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and one interception in the 2417 victory over the New York Giants. "[177] That season, Romo and Nantz called Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. 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 Romo and the Cowboys won their third straight before losing to the Washington Redskins, falling to 31. His family returned to its . ", "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? You spend 30 minutes sitting there just trying to make him smile, and when he does, it is like you just won something. 55. They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the Cowboys. [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. [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. He matched his career-best 62 pass attempts in the 3831 loss. [34], On November 19, Romo led the Cowboys past the Indianapolis Colts, the NFL's last unbeaten team. [126] Through those six wins, Romo had a 13:3 touchdown:interception ratio. Brings new meaning to the phrase Sunday Funday. 11:57 AM on Mar 1, 2023 CST. 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. The injury occurred during the second quarter, when Romo was driven to the turf by Giants linebacker Michael Boley. Beginning his career in a backup role, Romo served as the Cowboys' primary starter from 2006 to 2015. [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. Born: He completed a career-high 41 passes in the 3124 setback. Anyone know about any of them? [90] Romo played with a protective vest for a few games to protect his torso. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Romo finished the 2012 season with 4,184 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. ): 95 (198th overall since 1960) High School: Burlington Instagram: tony.romo. [49] He became the second person in the history of Monday Night Football to throw five interceptions in a winning effort. The Romos later returned to Burlington, Wisconsin, where Ramiro worked as a carpenter and construction worker and his wife, Joan, worked as a grocery store clerk. 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. He finished with 227 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown). Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. [29] Elevated to the Cowboys' second quarterback in 2005, Romo had strong showings in the 2005 and 2006 pre-seasons. [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. As we move on from Tony's career in Dallas, here's a look at exactly where he ranks in the record books in both Cowboys history and NFL history. Alex Trinidad is way better. [45] The following week, he passed for 339 yards and three touchdowns in a 357 win over the St. Louis Rams. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [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. Illinois. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. 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. [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. Enjoy unlimited access to all of our incredible journalism, in print and digital. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Romo: We were in it all day, but I dont know how long the entire time frame was from when it started contractions. Football (American) Football (Australian) Football (Soccer) Golf. It helps you handle the ups and downs of professional football."[201]. You just try to get him to smile. 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. [52] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his game against the Packers. But, during the past few weeks of N.F.L. Join our linker program. The sleep patterns are different than what it was. [78][79] Romo was named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career. Tony Romo at Burlington High School football game. 4x Pro Bowl; 9. . 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. [178], The New Yorker has called him a "genius of football commentary. [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]. Career Stats for QB Tony Romo The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Tony Romo was more than a quarterback. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 13:34. So it is easy to understand what steps to take to do things the right way. Choose wisely! 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. [188][189] In the Dallas area, Romo participated in community activities in collaboration with United Way, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. [185], In 2018, Romo filled the vacancy of Jon Gruden in Corona's "Corona Hotline" commercials. The fourth quarter comeback consisted of a 27-yard touchdown pass from Romo to Bryant and a last-second 40-yard field goal by Bailey. 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. It was just a great experience to share with your family. With a new generation of players hitting the field, Romo said he is happy to pass it forward. So I take my job very seriouslyboth of them, as far as being a quarterback and being a dad. . Gerber said even if Romo had not made it in the NFL. 750 North St.Paul St. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Family shot, killed in murder-suicide before eviction from foreclosed home: police, 27th and McKinley homicide, Milwaukee man gets life in prison, Baby found dead in Whitewater field, police seek tips, Milwaukee Common Council president's niece killed, suspect dead, Racine drunk driver killed pregnant friend: complaint, Delavan-Darien School Districts Pathways to Success. [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. Friday night, the Burlington High School football field was dedicated in Romo's honor. Tony Romo's decision to retire Tuesday spawned thousands of takes. [19], On December 19, 2002, Romo became the first player in Eastern Illinois and Ohio Valley Conference history to win the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the top Division I-AA football player. Updates, scores, schedules and stats, for Dallas, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, DeSoto, Duncanville and beyond. [91], In Week 10, Romo posted the second highest quarterback rating of his career with a rating of 148.40 in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills. Profit. Romo completed 21 of his 30 passes for a total of 312 yards and three touchdowns. [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). That. Tony Romo has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. "I just want to do a small part to hopefully help out and give back the same way people did for me.". He began his career playing college football for Eastern Illinois University. Romo made his season debut in the regular season finale on January 1, 2017, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Most passing yards in a game, 506 yards against the Denver Broncos on October 6, 2013. Tony Romo had 248 touchdowns over his career. [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. On September 26, 1997, on a small Wisconsin high school football field, Tony Romo played the game of his life. Skip to main content Dak Prescott Net worth As we have already discussed Dak Prescott has a net worth of $70 million. 4-0 Romo got his wins against opponents with combined record of 3-3. 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. Romo committed three turnovers in the game and threw for 183 yards and no touchdowns. See trending Romo finished the game with 345 yards and two touchdowns with a 116.4 rating despite the cracked rib and punctured lung. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. . [82], In Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, Romo threw for a career-high 406 yards and three touchdowns. High School: Burlington Instagram: tony.romo. [40] Romo finished the 2006 season ranked seventh in the NFC in passing yards (2,903) and touchdown passes (19). * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. 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. 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]. [76] His eight 300 yard games was also a team record, surpassing his own record from 2007. Romo was born in San Diego, CA while his father was serving in the United States Navy. Romo completed 13 of 29 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown.
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