Tony Romo

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Born: April 21, 1980

College: Eastern Illinios

Position:  Quarterback

While his father served in the US Navy, Tony Romo was born in San Diego, CA.  Soon after, they moved to Burlington, Wisconson.  Romo play many sports while growing up such as football, basketball, golf and tennis.  He received many honors and awards throughout high school and college.  He attended Burlington High School and then later went to Eastern Illinois University.  While in college, Romo was the first in EIU to have both, his jersey number (17) reitred and receive the Walter Payton Award.

Romo was signed as an undrafted rookie by the Dallas Cowboys in 2003.  His first snap as the Dallas Cowboys QB was in a game against the Houston Texans for a 33 yd. gain to Sam Hurd.  His second pass was to T.O. for a two yd. TD, his first in the NFL.  Three weeks into the 2006 season, Romo got his first start as QB.  Starting the second half relieving Drew Bledsoe in a game against the New York Giants.  Romo's first start at QB was against the Carolina Panthers in which the Cowboys won by a score of 35 - 14 giving him his first victory. 

Romo has had his ups and downs in the past few seasons, but we Cowboy Fans have faith in that he will take us to that Big Game known as the Super Bowl.  Romo has a win/loss record of 38 - 17 as a starter.  He has thrown for over 15,000 yards, completing 1,178 of 1,857 passes.   A total of 107 TD and 55 INT.  Leading the Cowboys to 3 Post Seasons, he has a record of 1 -3.  As of Oct. 30, 2007, Romo signed a 7 year deal (contract ending 2013) with the Cowboys.

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