[183] The New York Post reported that following the season, CBS staged an intervention believing that Romo's analysis had begun to regress. 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. It was just very special. You spend 30 minutes sitting there just trying to make him smile, and when he does, it is like you just won something. 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. Everything you ever wanted to know about the Dallas Cowboys quarterback you can learn from the greatest high school football game he ever played. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. As a junior, he led Division I-AA in passing efficiency, completing 138-of-207 passes for 2,068 yards and 21 touchdowns. [72], After several kicks were missed by kicker Nick Folk due to bad holds by punter Mat McBriar, Romo resumed holding duties for the first time since the 2006 in their 13th game of the season, versus the San Diego Chargers. [47] In September 2007, Romo's father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Despite intriguing some scouts, he went undrafted by any NFL team during the 2003 NFL Draft. 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Don't look on their records. Explore Tony Romo career postseason stats Tony Romo stats in his last season Which team has the most wins as home dogs since 2016? [102] In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo threw three touchdown passes. . 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. [184], Criticism of Romo's broadcasting increased further during Romo's sixth year as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for CBS. The Dallas defense, while improved, isn't that good to handle a light scoring load. He threw for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns. Football. 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. Find out more. The current Burlington football head coach thanks Romo and other donors for their generosity. [187], As of 2013[update], Romo hosted a youth football camp in Burlington, Wisconsin, annually during the summer, since 2004. [29] Elevated to the Cowboys' second quarterback in 2005, Romo had strong showings in the 2005 and 2006 pre-seasons. D Magazine: What were the days before the birth like? He was a good baby. "He just never gave up on the play and he never gave up on the game," Gerber said. ): 95 (198th overall since 1960) High School: Burlington Instagram: tony.romo. He threw for 34 touchdowns and scored one rushing touchdown. [28], One of Romo's early career highlights was in 2004, when (as the third-string quarterback) he rushed for the winning touchdown with six seconds left in a preseason game against the Oakland Raiders. [17][18], Romo earned OVC Player of the Week honors on October 14, 2002, after his eight-yard scramble run on the last play of the game led Eastern Illinois to a 2524 win over Eastern Kentucky. He passed for 356 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 2726 victory. Romo finished the 2012 season with 4,184 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. 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. These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Candice had a great father. 1 goal is to be a good husband and father. [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. We spoke to Romo about the birth, what kind of father he wants to be, and how it might affect his life on the field. [200], Romo is a Christian and has spoken about his faith saying, "My faith has grown and I found that always having Jesus makes things a lot easier in my life. [7] Romo is a "Navy brat," as he was born while his father was stationed at the San Diego U.S. [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. Illinois. Fast-forward more than 20 years and it is a throwback for the former Cowboys quarterback. He completed a career-high 41 passes in the 3124 setback. It was pretty evident when you watched him compete versus other schools and other kids that he stood apart, said Steve Berezowitz, an assistant high school football coach who worked with Romo. 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? Profit. . [54] December 30 against the Washington Redskins, Romo broke the Cowboys' season completions record with his 335th completion, a short pass to tight end Jason Witten. Join our linker program. Romo led the NFL in completion percentage and passer rating en route to the NFC East title. [55] The Cowboys finished the season with a 133 record. 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. Romo made his season debut in the regular season finale on January 1, 2017, against the Philadelphia Eagles. February 6, 2021 11:00 pm CT. With the Pro Football Hall of Fame requiring candidates to be . [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. . Tony Romo was the first Burlington High School student-athlete to be named All-State in three sports. Born: [126] Through those six wins, Romo had a 13:3 touchdown:interception ratio. His performance with the team was brilliant and he led the team to an Ohio Valley Conference Championship. He concluded the 2006 regular season with 220 completions on 337 pass attempts for 2,903 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, with a passer rating of 95.1. He returns to Burlington during the offseason and helps coach a youth football camp. His 1.6% interception percentage tied a team record, and his career interception percentage became the lowest in franchise history. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 2:32PM. Tony Romo's decision to retire Tuesday spawned thousands of takes. The setting of the book starts out in the middle of a very close game between the New York Jets and the New York Giants. His only other pass of the game was a two-yard touchdown pass, his first in the NFL, to wide receiver Terrell Owens. Tony Romo's football legacy started at Wis. high school By Dave Delozier Jan 7, 2015 While walking the hallways of Burlington High School, visitors are reminded of a young football. Tony Romo is a 6-2, 236-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Burlington, WI. He said about the event, "It was such an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame here, and with the jersey ceremony, it holds a special place in your heart. The win put Dallas in a three-way tie with the New York Giants and Washington Redskins in the NFC East. [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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Cowboys lost the game by a score of 2421. Romo: It was good. 4x Pro Bowl; 9. "[176] According to The Guardian, the "beauty of Romo's analysis is that it feels like he's in on the fun with you. He's the better passer, and we all know this is a passing league -- no matter how well Ezekiel Elliott runs the football. [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. Tony Romo, retired NFL star quarterback and Burlington High School alum, high fives kids at his annual kids football camp in June 2018. 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 Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. [194] They had dated since the summer of 2009, and became engaged on December 16, 2010. during Week 1 of The NFL Today. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. He began his career playing college football for Eastern Illinois University. [95][96], Romo accounted for 32 of the 39 total touchdowns the Cowboys scored in the 2011 NFL season (82.1%). He attempted a career-high 62 passes in the 2924 loss. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. [45] The following week, he passed for 339 yards and three touchdowns in a 357 win over the St. Louis Rams. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. After the season, he was honored as an All-America honorable mention, an All-Ohio Valley Conference member, and the OVC Player of the Year. The new Tony Romo Field with synthetic turf has real meaning. "I just want to do a small part to hopefully help out and give back the same way people did for me.". Youre excited. [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 listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the Cowboys. 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. "[181][182], Romo began to face increased criticism of his broadcasting ability during the 2021 NFL season. Do you have a blog? [13], Romo attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, where he played for the NCAA Division I-AA Eastern Illinois Panthers football team and was a member of Sigma Pi. [64] Following a win against the Cincinnati Bengals, Romo was injured in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. [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. Romo stated that, while upset about the family crisis, he still had to continue to focus on his career. 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. One thing is for sure: You either love him or you hate him. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 13:34. 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. Golf. [122] Romo finished the 2013 season with 3,828 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. His friends said Romo is grounded, which is a reflection of the way he was raised and the town he calls home. 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. Romo was unable to start in the 2016 regular season after suffering a compression fracture to the L1 vertebra in his back during the Cowboys' third preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. He Got on the Map as a Sophomore (Getty) Romo wasted no time making a name for himself at the 1-AA ranks, as he ranked second in the country in passing efficiency as a sophomore in 2000. Dak Prescott has earned over $120 million just from salary itself. After announcing his retirement, he was released by the Cowboys, per his request. I think it would have been easy for him, more than anybody to say, You know what? 11:57 AM on Mar 1, 2023 CST. [86] He was ranked 72nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [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. More. [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. Collin County; Coronavirus; Courts; Crime; Education; Elections; Environment; Healthy Living "[121], Romo underwent back surgery on December 27, 2013, and was placed on the Cowboys' injured reserve list. Romo went 25-for-43 for 268 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Current Fantasy Matchups, Fantasy . / Tony Romo (4) / Brandon Weeden (3) / Kellen Moore (2) 2016: Dak Prescott (16) 2017: Dak Prescott (16) 2018: Dak Prescott (16) 2019 . Tarleton State University. 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With the Cowboys trailing 2120 on fourth-and-one with 1:19 left in the game, the Cowboys attempted a 19-yard field goal. . 4x Pro Bowl; 9. . It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. [78][79] Romo was named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career. You dont know what to expect. [30], Romo began the season as a backup to starter Drew Bledsoe. Tony Romo played 156 games over his career. [158], On April 4, 2017, Romo announced his retirement from the NFL. His new contract with CBS will pay him $17 million per year to stay with the network, as first reported by the New York Post. [71], In a Week 13 road game against the division rival New York Giants, Romo passed for a career-high 392 yards, along with three touchdown passes. Romo holds several Cowboys team records, including passing touchdowns, passing yards, most games with at least 300 passing yards, and games with three or more touchdown passes. But before that, he was a great quarterback as a Burlington Demon. [135] Romo was 19-of-31 for 293 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. In 1998, he joined Caron Butler on the All-Racine County (Wisconsin) team. [144] He was ranked 34th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Whitewater police investigating after newborn found dead in field, Hundreds gather to honor former UW Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank at memorial service, Marianne Williamson begins longshot 2024 challenge to Biden, Trump featured in song by January 6 prisoners choir, Texas GOP censures Republican congressman for 'lack of fidelity' to party principles and priorities, Overturned gas tanker carrying flammable liquids explodes on highway in Maryland, killing 1 person. [48], In Week 5, on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills, Romo threw five interceptions (four in the first half, two of which were returned for touchdowns) and lost a fumble in the 2524 victory. [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. Year Games Completion % Yards TD INT; 2022: 12: 64.5: 3,328: 32: 5: 2021. 750 North St.Paul St. In a special halftime ceremony, the school dedicated its new synthetic turf surface as Tony Romo Field. Romo completed 13 of 29 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. sheltonBL Stats. He threw for over 300 yards, which was something pretty abnormal at the time, said Steve Tenhagen, a former teammate of Romos. 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. 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 The camp is customarily held held at Don Dalton. Romo would end his high school career averaging 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.1 steals, and he was named third-team All-State his senior year. follow. [167] Simms jokingly asked Romo "How does that seat feel?" [107] Dallas finished the 2012 season with an 88 record and failed to make the playoffs for the third straight season. That isn't winning a Super Bowl. "[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. Choose wisely! Plaques, photographs and game jerseys of Tony Romo line the hallways. The four-time Pro-Bowler gets criticized for his. Orange Lutheran 38. 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. However, Romo threw three interceptions in the first half, two of which were returned for touchdowns, helping the Panthers take a 233 lead. [23][24], Romo did not initially receive an invitation to attend the 2003 NFL Combine, but received a late invitation to attend as an extra quarterback to throw passes to other prospects during drills. The Cowboys went on to lose the game. [82], In Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, Romo threw for a career-high 406 yards and three touchdowns. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. D: Talking to people who are close to you, they all say that you are continually working on getting better as a quarterback. Fantasy Football Stats. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android.