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Tony Romo Has 67 Million Reasons to Be Alive
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Published on November 07, 2007 at 11:38am
Romo's unprecedented ascension from Eastern Illinois free agent includes eschewing a $25,000 signing bonus from the Denver Broncos to accept $10,000 from the Cowboys in 2003, sneaking onto the final roster in 2004 only after Quincy Carter puff-puff-passed his way out of training camp and beating out two Drews (Henson and Bledsoe).
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When Romo leads the Cowboys to Super Bowl XLII, he'll have the worst pedigree of any big-game QB in NFL history.
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Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl XLIIBecause of those humble roots—fingers crossed—fame and fortune won't ruin Romo.
"I don't think I've made it," Romo said at last week's press conference announcing his contract. "I didn't set out to make a lot of money. I set out to play football and be successful and win championships. Those goals remain the same."
Here's hoping the self-effacing 27-year-old still slaps his caps on backward. Still wears socks with his sandals. Still jumps up onstage with Metal Skool. Still gets talked into doing Monday night radio shows at teammate Akin Ayodele's Jerseyville restaurant for a mere $500. Still gallivants with hotties on TMZ. Still plays with controlled chaos, relying as much on improv and instinct as X's and O's. Still maintains his sense of humor.
"Well," Romo said, "obviously I'm a better person now because I have more money."
The header on tonyromo.com reads, "Coming soon!"
The quarterback's play says he's already here.
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