While Romo has found stardom and success in the NFL, he has stayed in close contact with his friends in Burlington. He's the better passer, and we all know this is a passing league -- no matter how well Ezekiel Elliott runs the football. Tony Romo's Stats | MaxPreps Tony Romo - Pro-Football-Reference.com Tony Romo DAL QB #9 View Profile College stats Passing. [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. That. Tony Romo Playoff Record | StatMuse 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). Tony Romo joins celebrity field for PGA TOUR Champions event in Las Colinas Dak Prescott has been performing at the top level and that is the reason Dak Prescott has earned over $15 million more as bonuses. Tony Romo's College Career: 5 Facts You Need to Know Dak Prescott Net Worth 2023 Nfl Income Career Assets Wealth [183] The New York Post reported that following the season, CBS staged an intervention believing that Romo's analysis had begun to regress. Former Eastern Illinois QB Tony Romo to be inducted into the CFB Hall [144] He was ranked 34th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. The book Victor Cruz: Out of the Blue is an autobiography written by himself and Peter Schrager. Romo: It was good. 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. Romo went 2229 with 306 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes. However, Romo threw three interceptions in the first half, two of which were returned for touchdowns, helping the Panthers take a 233 lead. Nov 11, 2022. During the offseason, when not training, he plays golf around Dallas. He also threw three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown for the Giants. Football (American) Football (Australian) Football (Soccer) Golf. In Week 8, against the Washington Redskins, Romo went down with a back injury when linebacker Keenan Robinson sacked him, with his knee going into Romo's back. Romo and the Cowboys won their third straight before losing to the Washington Redskins, falling to 31. After graduating from Burlington High School, Romo went on to quarterback at Eastern Illinois University and became the schools all-time touchdown leader. Romo: We were in it all day, but I dont know how long the entire time frame was from when it started contractions. Tony Romo High School Football Stats Atwater (Atwater, CA You have people telling you about the process, how it is going to go. [31], One week later, Romo replaced Bledsoe for the start of the second half of a game against the New York Giants. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. during Week 1 of The NFL Today. 17 jersey and inducted him into EIU's Hall of Fame. [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. 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. 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. 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Romo started strong in the 2015 season, throwing a game-winning pass to Jason Witten with seven seconds left in the Cowboys' season opener against the New York Giants. "Its going to be cool to honor him tonight and play in front of him.". . If there was any doubt that Tony Romo has a future as a broadcaster when he retires from the game, he erased that doubt last night. You wanted to be on Romos team, Steve Tenhagen says. Although it was characterized as a minor procedure by the team, he would end up missing all of the mini-camp and organized team activities. "So . Courtesy of Burlington High School and Corbis, In many ways, the Tony Romo story was a confirmation of what makes America great. ): 95 (198th overall since 1960) High School: Burlington Instagram: tony.romo. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. Its a really neat experience, a very spiritual experience. We are still waiting for him to 'overcome' the darkness of his annual failures. Burlington's Tony Romo Field dedicated; Romo and family attend [57] He earned a second consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. Bold denotes league leader. I think it would have been easy for him, more than anybody to say, You know what? "I wouldve felt blessed you know just that kind of kid," Gerber said. The NFL fined McGinest $7,500 for the hit.[61]. Romo: Im getting some sleep, but that is probably the biggest difference. [130][131] He set his personal best quarterback rating in a single game with 151.7. [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. [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. [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. Having Jesus in your life gives you everlasting peace, which never goes away. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. NFL rumors: Big change for ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' could Tony Romo 6'2", 230 lbs Cowboys QB PCT 65.3 YDS 34,183 TD 248 RATE 97.1 Career Overview Stats Game Log Splits Bio Tony Romo played 13 seasons for the Cowboys. Golf. [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. [90] Romo played with a protective vest for a few games to protect his torso. Many know Tony Romo as a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback or a. Orange Lutheran 38. 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 Football - Orange Lutheran High School Athletics [82], In Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, Romo threw for a career-high 406 yards and three touchdowns. [30], Romo began the season as a backup to starter Drew Bledsoe. 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. Tony Romo has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. He returns to Burlington during the offseason and helps coach a youth football camp. The sleep patterns are different than what it was. 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. NFL Power Rankings: After second loss, it's time for the Cowboys to go Throughout 2004 and 2005, Romo served as the holder for placekicks. 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[194] They had dated since the summer of 2009, and became engaged on December 16, 2010. Tony Romo has had plenty of standout performances on Thanksgiving, having three games with three-plus touchdown passes on the holiday. [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. Romo faced being cut from the roster until Carter was released following allegations of substance abuse. Tony Romo, retired NFL star quarterback and Burlington High School alum, high fives kids at his annual kids football camp in June 2018. His family returned to its . [17] As a senior, he set school and conference records for completions with 258 in 407 attempts for 3,418 yards. [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. [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. 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. [126] Through those six wins, Romo had a 13:3 touchdown:interception ratio. BURLINGTON, Wis. Tony Romo returned to his hometown Friday for his first Burlington football game since his 1997 senior season. [167] Simms jokingly asked Romo "How does that seat feel?" Naval Base. What kind of dad do you think youll be? Dallas, Texas 75201. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. follow. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The contractions were getting bigger, and we ended up going in and he ended up being born around 5:37 pm. "[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. Fantasy Football Stats. "[21][22], On December 7, 2021, Romo was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2021 class. [50], On October 29, Romo reached an agreement to a six-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Cowboys. [40] Romo finished the 2006 season ranked seventh in the NFC in passing yards (2,903) and touchdown passes (19). [80], Romo had a 104.9 passer rating in a 3414 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, earning the first playoff win in 13 years for the Cowboys, and his own first career post-season win. Before becoming a pro he lost 8 of the last 9 amateur fights. In a special halftime ceremony, the school dedicated its new synthetic turf surface as Tony Romo Field. [33] Romo led the Cowboys to victory in his first game as a starter, 3514. Friday night, the Burlington High School football field was dedicated in Romo's honor. How has having a kid affected your work ethic and how much time you can devote to football? Enjoy unlimited access to all of our incredible journalism, in print and digital. [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. High School: Burlington Instagram: tony.romo. sheltonBL Stats. DeMarcus Ware, Tony Romo headline 1st-year eligibles for 2022 Hall of Fame. [8] Romo played baseball as a child and was selected to the Little League All-Star team. Many know Tony Romo as a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback or a football analyst on TV. He made everything kind of easy. All rights reserved. He failed to make the cut in qualifying for Byron Nelson in 2008. On September 15, Romo led the Dallas Cowboys to a 4137 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second game of the 2008 season. [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. [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. He was selected to play in 4 Pro Bowls. Tony Romo's Football Stats Career Var 12-13 Fr 11-12 Career Stats Tony has played on 2 football teams covered by MaxPreps. 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. NFL Thanksgiving Day all-time best players by the numbers: Tony Romo [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. [9], Romo's paternal grandfather, Ramiro Romo Sr., emigrated from Mzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico to San Antonio, Texas as an adolescent. Tony Romo: Basketball in high school was everything - YouTube Because of that closeness and sense of family and with Romos Cowboys facing the Green Bay Packers in the NFC playoffs, many at Burlington High School are finding that blood is thicker than cheese. Romo: I think the No. . The four-time Pro-Bowler gets criticized for his. 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. Having displayed huge talent, skills, technique in the sport at a very young age, one could deduce Tony Romo net worth and his achievements in the sport would be massive. [85] He was placed on Injured Reserve on December 21, 2010, and replaced by veteran Jon Kitna. The new Tony Romo Field with synthetic turf has real meaning. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [160], Following his retirement from the NFL, he was hired by CBS Sports to serve as the lead color analyst for the network's NFL telecasts, working in the booth alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz,[159] replacing Phil Simms, who was moved to the studio for The NFL Today. [52] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his game against the Packers. "Its really fitting this is the field too that way," Gerber said. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [78][79] Romo was named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career. Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram commented: "Tony Romo has one year remaining on his contract, but the time has come for him to move onHe will be 33 in April of '13, and still has a few good years left but at this point he needs to go to another team that needs a quarterback. Eastern Illinois, the Alma Mater of Jimmy G, Sean Payton and Tony Romo [64] Following a win against the Cincinnati Bengals, Romo was injured in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Burlington High School dedicates Tony Romo Field [101] In Week 12, against the Washington Redskins, he passed for 441 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. 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. [185], In 2018, Romo filled the vacancy of Jon Gruden in Corona's "Corona Hotline" commercials. We won't share it with anyone else. Do you have a blog? [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. [184], Criticism of Romo's broadcasting increased further during Romo's sixth year as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for CBS. Killeen, TX (76540) Today. "I just want to do a small part to hopefully help out and give back the same way people did for me.". He was great on. Hockey. Tony Romo, Annika Srenstam, Albert Pujols join celebrity field for PGA TOUR Champions Invited . [68] The loss dropped Romo's combined record in December to 58 and again raised questions about his performance in games of consequence. Romo completed 13 of 29 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown. Youre excited. [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. With a new generation of players hitting the field, Romo said he is happy to pass it forward. Everything you ever wanted to know about the Dallas Cowboys quarterback you can learn from the greatest high school football game he ever played. [133] He was named to the Pro Bowl. In many ways, the Tony Romo story was a confirmation of what makes America great. Despite intriguing some scouts, he went undrafted by any NFL team during the 2003 NFL Draft. News. High School Burlington City Burlington, WI; Exp 1998 - . It was just a great experience to share with your family. The win put Dallas in a three-way tie with the New York Giants and Washington Redskins in the NFC East. Romo completed a 31-yard pass to Dez Bryant on a fourth-and-2 play from the Packers' 32-yard line. The Cowboys also defeated the defending champion Seattle Seahawks on the road, becoming only the second team to win a road game against the Seahawks in the three seasons. 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. During his two years quarterbacking the Burlington High School Demons, Romo earned all-state honors. It was just very special. Eastern Illinois University :: Notable Alumni Tony Romo, the golfer, will be making another appearance in North Texas soon. Tony Romo to visit Burlington High School on Friday for field dedication Career Stats for QB Tony Romo The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. The injury occurred during the second quarter, when Romo was driven to the turf by Giants linebacker Michael Boley. Illinois. 750 North St.Paul St. Upon retiring, he was hired by CBS Sports to become the lead color analyst for their NFL telecasts. [106] Following that game, Dallas and the Washington Redskins faced off in Week 17 for the NFC East title, where Dallas lost 2818. He matched his career-best 62 pass attempts in the 3831 loss. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. After announcing his retirement, he was released by the Cowboys, per his request. [92], In Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo suffered a severely bruised hand when he smashed it against an opposing player's helmet. [114], Romo opened the season with a win over the New York Giants, passing for 263 yards and two touchdowns. Here was a hardworking kid, charming, polite, and maybe a little nave, who had a heap of talent, a bunch of luck, and found himself on the cover of. [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. It is pretty neat to see somebody that you grew up with and somebody that youre close with have the opportunity to go out and play professionally, said Tenhagen, who this season became head coach of the Burlington High School football team. Romo made his season debut in the regular season finale on January 1, 2017, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Romo played at Burlington High School, averaging 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game before moving on to Eastern Illinois and a 14-year career with the Cowboys. [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. [74] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December. In the 2006 off-season, Sean Payton (now head coach of the New Orleans Saints), offered a third-round draft pick for Romo, but Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones refused, asking for no less than a second-round draft pick. Bryce Young NFL Draft 2023: Scouting report, NFL combine results "[121], Romo underwent back surgery on December 27, 2013, and was placed on the Cowboys' injured reserve list. [67], In what became a de facto third playoff game for Romo shortly prior to its start, on December 28, Romo and the Cowboys failed to compete against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 446 loss. Burlington High School honors former NFL star Tony Romo [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. 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 was truly one of a kind. 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. He threw one touchdown and one interception, and was the NFC's kickoff holder in the game.