Dallas Cowboys QB
2006-12-07 04:24:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Tony Romo was signed by the Cowboys under the advice of Sean Payton, the Cowboys quarterbacks coach at the time, and now with the New Orleans Saints. He was brought in by the Cowboys in the 2003 training camp as an undrafted rookie free agent. Romo stuck around as quarterback after Quincy Carter was released following allegations of substance abuse and after quarterback Chad Hutchinson was released following the 2003 season. After Vinny Testaverde's tenure in Dallas, the Cowboys signed veteran quarterback Drew Bledsoe, the 8th starting quarterback of the Cowboys since 2000.
Romo had a strong showing in the 2006 pre-season, especially when compared to Drew Bledsoe's performance. [citation needed] Romo eventually took over the starting quarterback role, hearing a roaring crowd as he took the field after half time of the New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys game during Monday Night Football on October 23.
In the 2006 pre-season, Romo had one of the best games in his career against the Seattle Seahawks. Romo's performance had many experts wondering if Romo's time to replace Bledsoe at quarterback would be sooner rather than later
Romo's first NFL pass resulted in a 34 yard completion to Sam Hurd vs. the Houston Texans on October 15, 2006. During the same game, Romo threw his first NFL touchdown pass to Terrell Owens. The following week, Romo replaced Drew Bledsoe for the start of the second half on October 23, 2006 on Monday Night Football. His first pass was a tipped pass intercepted by the New York Giants. He would later throw a touchdown to Terrell Owens and score a two point conversion by running the ball in the endzone. In the final minutes of the fourth quarter Romo would throw a goal line interception that was returned for a touchdown by Kevin Dockery. His game stats in only his second NFL appearance were: 14 completions on 25 attempts for 227 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Two days later, on October 25, Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells announced that Romo would be the starting quarterback for their October 29 game against the Carolina Panthers on NBC Sunday Night Football. Romo led the Cowboys to victory in his first game as a starter, 35-14. In that game, Romo was Sunday Night Football's "Rock Star of the Game."
On November 19, 2006 Tony Romo led the Cowboys past the Indianapolis Colts, the NFL's last unbeaten team. Romo completed 19 of 23 passes as the Cowboys topped the Colts 21-14. Four days later, Romo helped the Cowboys win in a Thanksgiving Day NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by the score of 38-10. Romo went 22-29 with 306 yards and five touchdown passes without an interception, becoming the highest rated quarterback in the league. He tied a franchise record for touchdown passes in a game set by several others, most recently Troy Aikman. For his performance, he was awarded the Galloping Gobbler award as the Thanksgiving Day MVP.
On December 3rd 2006, Romo faced the New York Giants for the second time in his career and made the most of it. He completed 20 of 34 passing attempts for 257 yards while leading the Cowboys to victory. This victory marked Romo's first win as starting quarterback against an NFC East opponent.
Controversial Michael Irvin comments
In November 2006, on ESPN Radio's Dan Patrick Show, former Cowboy Michael Irvin made a scheduled appearance to talk football. When the discussion shifted to Romo, Irvin stated Romo's athletic ability must be due to African-American heritage and made references to Romo's maternal relatives being involved with "slave brothers." Irvin later apologized, stating that he was joking like players in a locker room.
Personal life
Romo is a third-generation Mexican American. His grandfather, Ramiro Romo Sr., emigrated from Múzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico to San Antonio, Texas as an adolescent. 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. If you don't get a job or an education, it's because you don't want to."
He is an avid amateur golfer, and attempted to qualify for the 2004 EDS Byron Nelson Championship and the 2005 U.S. Open, but missed the cut. During the offseason, when not training, he is known to play golf around Dallas.
Romo is also a frequent guest on local sports radio programs. Beginning in 2006, he has been the co-host of "Inside The Huddle", a one-hour player commentary show that airs on ESPN Radio on KESN-FM in Dallas along with linebacker Bradie James.
He is beloved by his alma mater, Eastern Illinois University, which has few professional athletes. Mike Shanahan, coach of the Denver Broncos, also played quarterback for Eastern Illinois University. In addition to Shanahan, NFL coaches Sean Payton and Brad Childress have played for the university. While at Eastern Illinois, Romo was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity
Although MSNBC News Services has reported that he and singer Jessica Simpson "are now rumored to be an item",and have been seen at nightclubs together on a regular basis doing the weekdays[4] Romo has stated on SI.com that they are not dating
Now you know.
2006-12-07 04:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Brite Tiger 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He has been on the Cowboys roster for 3 years, this is just the first time he has gotten any game time. He has been a favorite of Bill Parcells for a while.
2006-12-07 05:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by jayoaks50 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people at Eastern Illinois University.
2006-12-07 04:54:59 · answer #3 · answered by DR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard of him before Thanksgiving.
Especialy when my GIANTS picked him off three times in October after Bledsoe f*cked up the game for the Cowboys.
I heard of him after too. When the Giants only picked him off TWO times last Sunday.
ROMO and the COWGIRLS SUCK.
2006-12-07 05:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by JusticeManEsq 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
me, but I'm a huge Cowboy fan so I've been waiting for him to get some play time for a few years now
2006-12-07 04:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by jcresnick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not anyone outside of Texas but now the whole country does. That's what happens when you play for America's Team.
2006-12-07 09:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by Dah veed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did he went to Eastern Illinois University and he was good there and was news all around our state for college football
2006-12-07 06:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure Antonio Romero Romo's parents heard of him!!
2006-12-07 05:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey Mantle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ESPN just did a thing on him the other day. People are starting to compare him to the likes of Troy Aikman. He's good, but as good as Aikman? Only time will tell.
2006-12-07 04:26:56 · answer #9 · answered by morgysan 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if you know anything about the NFL then you would know of him. The fans were chanting his name since about game 3.
2006-12-07 04:25:49 · answer #10 · answered by sooners83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋