| The consistent high performance of the Dallas | | | | consensus All-America honors. He was also |
| Cowboys, over a span of more than 30 years, | | | | selected All-Ohio Valley Conference and was |
| has made the team a fan favorite not only in the | | | | named OVC Player of the Year for the three |
| state of Texas and the United States but | | | | straight years. |
| internationally, as well. The Dallas Cowboys of the | | | | Despite intriguing some scouts, Tony Romo went |
| NFL, "America's Team", have also tasted success | | | | undrafted during the 2003 NFL draft and was |
| off the field and are considered one of the most | | | | signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted |
| valuable sports teams in North America. It is the | | | | rookie free agent. Romo entered the 2003 |
| play on the field, and the individuals who have | | | | training camp, third on the Cowboys' depth chart. |
| contributed to that play, that is at the heart of | | | | In 2004, the Cowboys signed veteran |
| the Cowboys great success. | | | | quarterback Vinny Testaverde and Romo faced |
| Numerous players have donned the single star, | | | | being cut until another quarterback was released |
| blue and white jerseys of the Dallas Cowboys, | | | | following allegations of substance abuse. |
| taken to the field at Texas Stadium, and left their | | | | Testaverde's tenure in Dallas would end in 2005, |
| mark on the team, the fans, the NFL, the state, | | | | at which time the Cowboys signed their 8th |
| the country and far beyond. Indeed, the NFL | | | | starting Dallas Cowboys quarterback since 2000, |
| Dallas Cowboys are an exceptional team with a | | | | veteran quarterback Drew Bledsoe. |
| formidable past and countless all-stars such as | | | | Romo had strong showings in the 2005 and 2006 |
| Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Roger Staubach, | | | | pre-seasons and in October of 2006 he took over |
| to name just a few. The skill and achievements | | | | the starting Dallas Cowboys quarterback role at |
| of these all-stars have created legends and Dallas | | | | the beginning of the second half on Monday Night |
| Cowboys history. Thanks to these players and | | | | Football. Two days following that game it was |
| countless others over the years, the Dallas | | | | announced by Cowboys head coach, Bill Parcells, |
| Cowboys are one of the most successful teams | | | | that Romo would be the starting quarterback for |
| in the history of the NFL and hold numerous | | | | the next game on October 29 on NBC Sunday |
| league records. They hold the league record for | | | | Night Football. Romo led the Cowboys to victory |
| most consecutive winning seasons - 20 in all - | | | | in his first game as a starter, 35-14 and was |
| from 1966 to 1985, as well as the record for | | | | named Sunday Night Football's "Rock Star of the |
| most seasons with at least 10 wins (24). As well, | | | | Game." Wins at Texas Stadium against the |
| they have been Super Bowl Champions five times | | | | Indianapolis Colts, the NFL's last unbeaten team, |
| a record they share with the San Francisco 49ers | | | | and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Thanksgiving |
| and Pittsburgh Steelers.The list of team records | | | | Day, followed. In the Thanksgiving Day game |
| which are part of the Dallas Cowboys history is | | | | Romo went 22-29 with 306 yards and five |
| numerous. | | | | touchdown passes without an interception, |
| The Dallas Cowboys are looking to return to their | | | | becoming the highest rated quarterback in the |
| glory days and it is hoped that the leadership of | | | | league and tying a franchise record for touchdown |
| the current Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Tony | | | | passes in a game set by others, most recently |
| Romo, will take them there. Romo attended | | | | Troy Aikman. For his efforts, Romo was named |
| college at Eastern Illinois Universtiy in Charleston | | | | FOX's Thanksgiving Day MVP. He finished out the |
| where he had a stellar career. In 2002 he was the | | | | regular season by helping the Cowboys clinch a |
| first player in Eastern Illinois and Ohio Valley | | | | playoff berth, the second since Bill Parcells |
| Conference to win the Walter Payton Award, | | | | became the coach in 2003. On December 19, |
| given annually to the nation's top player at the | | | | 2006, it was announced that in just his first year |
| NCAA Division I-AA level. He finished his career | | | | as a starter, Romo would be attending the 2007 |
| holding school and conference records and along | | | | Pro Bowl. |
| with the Walter Payton Award, Romo earned | | | | |