His friends said Romo is grounded, which is a reflection of the way he was raised and the town he calls home. 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. Killeen, TX (76540) Today. Naval Base. 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. So it is easy to understand what steps to take to do things the right way. 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. [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. Tony Romo weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing. You wanted to be on Romos team, Steve Tenhagen says. It was just a great experience to share with your family. Romo and his daughter, Hawkins Crawford Romo, born on April 9, 2012. [185], In 2018, Romo filled the vacancy of Jon Gruden in Corona's "Corona Hotline" commercials. The NFL fined McGinest $7,500 for the hit.[61]. [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. He matched his career-best 62 pass attempts in the 3831 loss. He finished with 227 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown). Invalid password or account does not exist. Enjoy unlimited access to all of our incredible journalism, in print and digital. [122] Romo finished the 2013 season with 3,828 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. Romo: We were in it all day, but I dont know how long the entire time frame was from when it started contractions. You dont know what to expect. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [101] In Week 12, against the Washington Redskins, he passed for 441 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. BURLINGTON, Wis. - Burlington High School's homecoming football game drew a hometown hero on Friday night, Sept. 30. You have permission to edit this article. 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. 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An EIU education has sparked a multitude of illustrious careers in a number of fields, and the achievements of each and every student along with those of the remarkable individuals on this page have helped this university leave its mark on the region, state, country, and even the world. 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. [85] He was placed on Injured Reserve on December 21, 2010, and replaced by veteran Jon Kitna. [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. Current Fantasy Matchups, Fantasy . Tony Romo just cashed in big. [29] Elevated to the Cowboys' second quarterback in 2005, Romo had strong showings in the 2005 and 2006 pre-seasons. His performance with the team was brilliant and he led the team to an Ohio Valley Conference Championship. Find out more. That was a lifetime ago. On April 9, 2012, Hawkins Crawford Romo was born to Tony Romo and his wife, Candice Crawford. [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. But few players in NFL history have had their love lives play out in public more than Tony Romo, whose past girlfriends include Carrie Underwood and Jessica Simpson. 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. Dak Prescott has also earned around $20 million from different brand endorsements. Romo was 15-of-19 for 191 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. 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. Collin County; Coronavirus; Courts; Crime; Education; Elections; Environment; Healthy Living [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. CBS' top NFL game analyst was criticized on social media for his analysis at the end of the Bengals' AFC Championship game win over the. By the time the second game began, so did his legacy. Tony Romo DAL QB #9 View Profile College stats Passing. I definitely think it is a testimonial to the way he was raised and his family, and his belief in family and trust in family and friends, Tenhagen said. Dak Prescott has earned over $120 million just from salary itself. 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Romo finished the game with 345 yards and two touchdowns with a 116.4 rating despite the cracked rib and punctured lung. In July 2018, he won the American Century Championship, a celebrity tournament. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. When Burlington's first . See trending Most passing yards in a game, 506 yards against the Denver Broncos on October 6, 2013. Despite intriguing some scouts, he went undrafted by any NFL team during the 2003 NFL Draft. Burlington High School's homecoming football game drew a hometown hero on Friday night, Sept. 30. [128][129], On December 21, Romo set the Dallas Cowboys team record for highest completion percentage in a game with 90%, completing 18 of his 20 passes in a 427 blowout win over the Indianapolis Colts. Plaques, photographs and game jerseys of Tony Romo line the hallways. [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. 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. Join our linker program. Many know Tony Romo as a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback or a.