Romo to practice calling tonight's game

[rynochop]

I just hope Tony doesn't start every single solitary comment with..JIM. A la Simms, geez

 

[robjay04]

That's what I was wondering. I couldn't tell if he was saying, the game itself is a practice game since it's a preseason game with no starters playing, of it they will be off-screen treating the game as a simulation practice.

What's weird is it's from Al Michaels...NBC guy. Why would he have that knowledge?

 

[Reality]

What's weird is it's from Al Michaels...NBC guy. Why would he have that knowledge?

I believe he's been at Cowboys practice recently..

 

[jazzcat22]

OK Troy, so maybe Tony can handle it, maybe he is a quick learner.
Maybe he doesn't need time to come up with anti Cowboys lines, because he doesn't need to prove he is not a homer.

Or could be he has Jim Nantz as a sidekick, as you are hampered in preparing because of your sidedick Bucky Joe.

 

[jazzcat22]

I believe he's been at Cowboys practice recently..

Yes I think he was there Monday morning for the walk through.

 

[Fletch]

Awwwwkwaaaarrrrrrrdddd!!

Watch Tony blow this out of the water. Then what, Troy? Smh

 

[visionary]

How can a CBS guy call an NBC game? Maybe I'm missing something and I'm just a dumb ***?

Let me know if you want me to answer that ...

 

[big dog cowboy]

Why does Aikman have an opinion on everything? Geez

He gets asked a question and answers it. Why do so many have an issue with that? You must not watch ESPN, NFLN, CBS, NBC or any other sports channels. There is nothing but opinions from all those including many who aren't nearly as qualified as Mr. Aikman.

 

[DCBoysfan]

How can a CBS guy call an NBC game? Maybe I'm missing something and I'm just a dumb ***?

If so, you not the only one.

 

[gimmesix]

Troy Aikman: Two games a week will be tough for Tony Romo

https://sports.yahoo.com/troy-aikman-two-games-week-155814850.html



Cowboys quarterback-turned-No. 1 FOX commentator Troy Aikman thinks Cowboys quarterback-turned-No. 1 CBS commentator Tony Romo has his work cut out for him this season.

Aikman noted that CBS is putting Romo on both Sunday afternoon and Thursday night duty, and Aikman said for a beginning broadcaster, that’s a lot to ask.

Dallas Morning News. “He’s going to be doing a game Thursday night, turning around and doing a game on Sunday night. It takes me a full week to get ready for one game. To try to do two games when you’re just learning the business that’ll be challenging.”' data-reactid="20">“The real disadvantage that Tony’s going to have is that he has two games a week to start the season off,” Aikman said on Lance Armstrong’s podcast, via the Dallas Morning News. “He’s going to be doing a game Thursday night, turning around and doing a game on Sunday night. It takes me a full week to get ready for one game. To try to do two games when you’re just learning the business that’ll be challenging.”

Aikman first worked as a broadcaster on NFL Europe games while he was still an active player, and when he started calling NFL games he was eased into it, first working lower-tier games and then working in a three-man booth before FOX eventually made Aikman and Joe Buck the top tandem. Romo is in a different situation, and Aikman thinks that will be difficult.

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I assume Troy means regular season.

I suspect Romo is calling tonight's game in a practice session with Nantz....not live.

Well, Troy, you've always said that Romo was a better QB than you were.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[TheDuke]

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[DFWJC]

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[viman96]

I'm still not convinced Romo is cut out to be a broadcaster. He always tries to play it low-key and even keel which will not work in the booth. He will need to find a way to bring up the energy and have strong opinions.

 

[erod]

I'm still not convinced Romo is cut out to be a broadcaster. He always tries to play it low-key and even keel which will not work in the booth. He will need to find a way to bring up the energy and have strong opinions.

Nobody knows football better than Romo. Have you ever heard him in a long interview? He sounds like a PhD discussing the game.

His challenge will be to truncate his knowledge into smaller pieces for a broadcast.

 

[jazzcat22]

Nobody knows football better than Romo. Have you ever heard him in a long interview? He sounds like a PhD discussing the game.

His challenge will be to truncate his knowledge into smaller pieces for a broadcast.

Yes, how fast can he think of what to say and how to say it. Will he have some moments of silence or not.
I would almost bet, Tony has been watching old games and practicing.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

They should have a crew made up of Troy, Tony, Moose and Michael and have them call the Cowboys/Eagles game. That would be awesome, just stand back and watch Philadelphia explode.

 

[Plumfool]

Love subtle humor. Kudos.

But I'm interested to hear how Tony does tonight.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I wonder how long it's going to be before people accused Tony of being overly critical of the Cowboys like Troy.

 

[Silver N Blue]

I wonder how long it's going to be before people accused Tony of being overly critical of the Cowboys like Troy.

Ten minutes over/under the first game he calls...