Met Tony Romo in Orlando FL Last Night!

[Aikmaniac]

Thanks Chris! Nice to see he went out of his way to make you feel like one of the guys.

I wonder if he'll be in Plant City tomorrow for the Strawberry festival as you mentioned. Jessica is performing.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Great story, did you take some pictures?? Where are they?

 

[dmq]

Why does every story of meeting Tony Romo begin: "I was in a bar..."

 

[Venger]

Why does every story of meeting Tony Romo begin: "I was in a bar..."

Indeed.

 

[Quarterback Coach]

Nice man! I wish I would run into a Cowboy player some time. I did see Underwood at a flea market one time..........does that count?

That's better than a cowboy player...I just want to run in to my darling Abigail DCC...

 

[Quarterback Coach]

You live in Plant City? Interesting, I grew up in Lithia, not to far away.

Great story btw!

No I live in Orlando...5 minutes from Sea World...

 

[DallasFanSince86]

Great Story, thanks for sharing.

 

[SA_Gunslinger]

damn you are lucky!

great story. that's pretty awesome.

 

[Cochese]

Come on guys, I thought we all knew that TONY ROMO IS LEGEND.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

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

That's awesome Chris. Really awesome. Great story and I'm glad you had a good time and experience. Good stuff.

 

[Dallas22]

Great story Chris... I will hold you to your words about talking badly about Romo, LOL. Get that photo uploaded ASAP

BUMP

GO COWBOYS!!! (and sign Holt or Harrison, prefer Torry!)

 

[cowboys4life]

Thats awesome dude...

I met him the before the season of his first full year as starter....I got that genuine feeling from him...he was really cool down to earth ...Wanted to talk to you ...
Anyways great story!!

 

[koolaid]

that is so awesome!!!

 

[pgreptom]

that is so awesome!!!

I miss #59.

I miss his old handmotion of almost cutting off his neck after he made a diving tackle on the perimeter to stop a run from positive yardage. I miss his heart, most of all.

 

[koolaid]

I miss #59.

I miss his old handmotion of almost cutting off his neck after he made a diving tackle on the perimeter to stop a run from positive yardage. I miss his heart, most of all.

Dat was a real player during some rough years. Wish all of our players had his football attitude.