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Before he was the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, Tony Romo attended Eastern Illinois University where he studied Business. Romo attended the school from the fall of 1999 to the spring of 2003.
The fall of 1999 to the Spring of 2003
Romo played College Football at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. As a sophomore in 2000, Romo ranked second in Division I-AA in passing efficiency, completing 164 of 278 passes for 2,583 yards and 27 touchdowns. 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. As a junior, he led Division I-AA in passing efficiency, completing 138-of-207 passes for 2,068 yards and 21 touchdowns. He was selected to the AP All-America third team, All-Ohio Valley Conference first team and the OVC Player of the Year. On December 19, 2002, Romo was the first player in Eastern Illinois and Ohio Valley Conference history to win the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the nation's top player at the NCAA Division I-AA level. He finished his career holding school and conference records with 85 touchdown passes. He was second in school and third in conference history with 8,212 passing yards. He was also second in school history with 584 completions and 941 attempts. As a senior, he set school and conference records for completions with 258 in 407 attempts for 3,418 yards, ranked him second in conference and third in school history for a season. He threw for 34 touchdowns and scored one rushing touchdown. Romo's 3,149 yards in total offense as a senior ranked third in school and conference history. Along with the Walter Payton Award, Romo earned consensus All-America honors. He was also selected All-Ohio Valley Conference and was named OVC Player of the Year for the third straight year.
Tony played at Eastern Illinois. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003.
Tony Romo attended and played football for Eastern Illinois University, a Division I-AA school in the Ohio Valley Conference.
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What college did NFL player Tony Romo play for?
NFL player Tony Romo played for Eastern Illinois.
What football team does Tony Romo play on now?
tony room should go to the steelers
Did Tony Romo play for Kansas City Chiefs?
No. UFA signing by the Cowboys out of college.
Was Tony Romo a Burlington Spider?
The Spiders did not become a youth football team until 1999, so Tony did NOT play for the Spiders.
What sport did Tony DiNozzo play in college?
Football
What position does Tony Romo play?
Quarterback
Did Tony Romo play for the Detroit Lions?
No.
Which is better Tony Romo or Joe flacco?
Joe flacco is way better. Tony romo doesn't even know how to play
What team did Tony Romo play on?
Dallas Cowboys
Has a girl ever played in the NFL?
There are no rules stating that a woman could not play in the NFL, but there has never been a woman to play in the NFL. There have been several females that have played the placekicker position in college football.
Which position did Tony Romo play for the dallas cowboys in 2006?
Quarterback
What position did Tony Romo play at Eastern Illinois University?
He played quarterback.
