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Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:20 pm EDT

The way to Romo's head? Through his ribs, back, legs

By Joe Zedalis

Darren Howard, Tony Romo

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If the Eagles want to get into Tony Romo's head, the door will never be as open as on Monday night in Texas Stadium. This will be Romo's third game against the Eagles in front of the home crowd and whichever mediocre blond singer is sitting in his luxury box, wrote Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Phil Sheridan.

On Christmas Day 2006, Romo threw two interceptions, was sacked three times and posted a passer rating of 45.5. For the first time in his breakout season as Cowboys QB, Romo was booed. Even Carrie Underwood looked like she wished she hadn't started him on her fantasy team. Last Dec. 16, the Cowboys were running away with the division and the Eagles were dead in the water. It didn't matter. They sacked Romo four times, intercepted him three times and beat him and the 'Boys, 10-6. Passer rating: 22.2. Oh, the Cowboys still went 13-3, but they lost their season finale and then looked terrible in another playoff loss.

You say it's a reach to link that game against the Eagles with the two consecutive losses that ended Romo's season? I say a beating like that leaves the body as well as the psyche battered and bruised. It can take a quarterback a while to start feeling comfortable in the pocket (or especially out of it) again.

Either way, the point holds: If the Eagles defense can knock Romo around like that again, he is going to start expecting to struggle against them. And if that happens, then, presto! They are in his head.

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  1. Sabman
    1. Posted by Sabman Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:24 pm EDT

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    or like when the browns sacked romo and left him in pain, he threw several completetions, and a TD... Why wasn't the blowout in phili mentioned in this article?
  2. chad
    2. Posted by chad Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:21 pm EDT

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    yeah, put romO in a comO.
  3. Crux
    3. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    "If the Eagles defense can knock Romo around like that again, he is going to start expecting to struggle against them".
    Wow, what a revelation there! Doesn't that hold for any quarterback against any team?
  4. Crux
    4. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Sue P, you are a most charming tramp.
  5. brian b
    5. Posted by brian b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    and his chin.
    "they sacked Romo four times, intercepted him three times and beat him and the 'Boys, 10-6. Passer rating: 22.2. Oh, the Cowboys still went 13-3, but they lost their season finale and then looked terrible in another playoff loss".
  6. brian b
    6. Posted by brian b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    "On Christmas Day 2006, Romo threw two interceptions, was sacked three times and posted a passer rating of 45.5. For the first time in his breakout season as Cowboys QB, Romo was booed".
    Cowboy fans been booing ever since. Next year they will bring Tony Romo bobbleheads to the games with a rope around its neck. (symbolism for choking)
  7. Zman
    7. Posted by Zman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Tony Romo may be the next Superstar QB in the NFC or the NFL but he has to prove he can win in the playoffs. Too many fans are willing to crown him heir apparent to Elway, Manning, Favre, etc. but he really hasn't shown he can handle the pressure of a playoff game yet. This may he his year to prove he is worthy of all the praise but until he really does win a playoff game, he should not be considered to be HOF material.
  8. scootir
    8. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    brian in november of last season....which I see you intentionally forgot Dallas whooped the snot out of Philly in Philly 38-17.....thats a beat down
  9. scootir
    9. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Zman I do agree with you...Just a fact for you ..im sure you know it but some probly do not...Peyton Manning lost in his 1st 2 apperances in the playoffs...we all know what happened from there right...But yes he does have to prove it real soon....
  10. Art Vandelay
    10. Posted by Art Vandelay Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    ask Jessica. She tongue slurps it every night.
  11. scootir
    11. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Obviuosly written from a Philly writer ....if he were to write bad things about philly they would have tied him to a pole in the middle of the street and would let everyone throw batteries at him....or maybe some of the nicer fans would stick to throwing iceballs at him
  12. Samoyed
    12. Posted by Samoyed Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:02 pm EDT

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    Zman~I didn't know anyone was considering him as "HOF material." Dallas fans just like the fact that we finally have a QB with the talent and leadership skills to take us to the promised land. Ever since Aikman left, we have had to suffer through a littany of sub-par QB's that just couldn't get the job done. Currently, Romo's learning curve is off of the scale. No QB in the league has improved in the past two years as drastically as Romo. Considering his numbers last year, this year could turn out to be something special. Witten told the local media that last week may have been his best game as a Cowboy. Watching him throw a perfect strike to Witten on the very next play after he got crowned last week was a thing a beauty. HOF material? I don't know, it's way to soon to even think about that. You certainly can't rule it out. The best QB in the league for 2008 season? It's a distinct possibility. At the moment, most of us Cowboy fans are just happy with that. There is nothing wrong with that.
  13. Patriots R Cheaters
    13. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    You shouldn't talk to chetos wife like that crux.
  14. New Amerika
    14. Posted by New Amerika Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    He always chokes in the big Games.
  15. Jimmy
    15. Posted by Jimmy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    u guys they forgot to put jessica simpson on the list
  16. Da REAL Joe Cool
    16. Posted by Da REAL Joe Cool Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    This is the most stupid blog I've ever seen! Can't somebody come up with something better to talk about?
  17. Since"66"
    17. Posted by Since"66" Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:27 pm EDT

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    What a bunch of crybaby mongrol nerds! GO COWBOYS!!! *************
  18. scott213141
    18. Posted by scott213141 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    I talked to Tony yesterday, he promised me 3 touchdowns and 250 yards...... T.O. promised me some popcorn, and the Dallas D told me 3 sacks of McNabb. Go Cowboys..................P.S. Jessica says hi to all of the sorry Eagles fans : ).

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