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Last night, I was fortunate enough to meet Tony Romo here in Orlando.
He and I ran in to each other at the VIP Section in our version of "upscale club" called the Blue Martini (I am not sure why he is here, maybe Jessica is performing at the local Strawberry festival down the road...they tend to grab a series of country singers throughout the week)...
Anyhow, let me say this:
Above I mentioned "fortunate," and I mean that. I was sending a messagee through one of his friends saying to please tell him I appreciate his effort with our club. Immediately Tony stood up, and he and his friend waved me in to the VIP area (where God knows I don't belong) past all security present...security was not exactly pleased...
I introduced myself saying "My name is Chris, and I was the guy on that silly youtube clip yelling at Werder.." He immediately began laughing, and said, "THAT was YOU?!?...THAT WAS AWESOME...YOU ARE A TRUE FAN!!! THANK YOU BROTHER!!!" I was shocked!
I asked him if I could buy him a shot, and before I could even get that out of my mouth he asked if we wanted a picture, and if I wanted a drink. Of course I wasn't gonna pass that up, and HE poured me a drink not even asking the VIP waitress if she would do so for me! THIS GUY IS WORTH 67 MILLION AND TREATED ME LIKE I WAS ONE OF HIS CREW...
We spoke for 5 minutes, and then I said, "I appreciate it again, pleasure meeting you, and I don't want to bother you anymore." He replied, "No bother, pleasure meeting you Chris, are you sure you have to leave, and we will have an awesome team this year...you watch!"
I then saw him as he left 2 hours later, he came over and said "nice meeting you again Chris, take care" and exited.
I will tell you this...I have NEVER met a friendlier, classier, and nicer professional athlete in my life. I have coached many athletes in the high school and college levels who have played professionally, but was never as impressed with a complete stranger as I was with Tony.
He is genuine, and had absolutely NO reason to include me in anything, but did. Even though I came across as a bit "crazy" in some of those videos, he appreciated our passion, and our support....Tony it is I who appreciate YOU...
We are fortunate (even despite many negative things we write) to have this man running our team...
Thanks for reading,
Chris
He and I ran in to each other at the VIP Section in our version of "upscale club" called the Blue Martini (I am not sure why he is here, maybe Jessica is performing at the local Strawberry festival down the road...they tend to grab a series of country singers throughout the week)...
Anyhow, let me say this:
Above I mentioned "fortunate," and I mean that. I was sending a messagee through one of his friends saying to please tell him I appreciate his effort with our club. Immediately Tony stood up, and he and his friend waved me in to the VIP area (where God knows I don't belong) past all security present...security was not exactly pleased...
I introduced myself saying "My name is Chris, and I was the guy on that silly youtube clip yelling at Werder.." He immediately began laughing, and said, "THAT was YOU?!?...THAT WAS AWESOME...YOU ARE A TRUE FAN!!! THANK YOU BROTHER!!!" I was shocked!
I asked him if I could buy him a shot, and before I could even get that out of my mouth he asked if we wanted a picture, and if I wanted a drink. Of course I wasn't gonna pass that up, and HE poured me a drink not even asking the VIP waitress if she would do so for me! THIS GUY IS WORTH 67 MILLION AND TREATED ME LIKE I WAS ONE OF HIS CREW...
We spoke for 5 minutes, and then I said, "I appreciate it again, pleasure meeting you, and I don't want to bother you anymore." He replied, "No bother, pleasure meeting you Chris, are you sure you have to leave, and we will have an awesome team this year...you watch!"
I then saw him as he left 2 hours later, he came over and said "nice meeting you again Chris, take care" and exited.
I will tell you this...I have NEVER met a friendlier, classier, and nicer professional athlete in my life. I have coached many athletes in the high school and college levels who have played professionally, but was never as impressed with a complete stranger as I was with Tony.
He is genuine, and had absolutely NO reason to include me in anything, but did. Even though I came across as a bit "crazy" in some of those videos, he appreciated our passion, and our support....Tony it is I who appreciate YOU...
We are fortunate (even despite many negative things we write) to have this man running our team...
Thanks for reading,
Chris
