[116] In Week 5, against the Denver Broncos, Romo passed for a franchise-record 506 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, and one interception in the 5148 loss. Gerber said even if Romo had not made it in the NFL. [192] On July 13, 2009, People reported that Romo and Simpson broke up on July 9, 2009, the night before her 29th birthday. playoff games, Tony Romo, a former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, who will call the Super Bowl on Sunday as an analyst for CBS, has delighted. After graduating from Burlington High School, Romo went on to quarterback at Eastern Illinois University and became the schools all-time touchdown leader. Some pointed out his repeated failures in the clutch. [18] This was second in conference and third in school history for a season. [185] Furthermore, his ability to correctly predict plays has become increasingly rare. [76] His eight 300 yard games was also a team record, surpassing his own record from 2007. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Over the next decade, he collected a 78-49 record while completing 65 percent of his passes for 34,000 yards, 248 touchdowns and 177 interceptions. Illinois. [68] The loss dropped Romo's combined record in December to 58 and again raised questions about his performance in games of consequence. Don't look on their records. Youve got butterflies in a good way. On September 26, 1997, on a small Wisconsin high school football field, Tony Romo played the game of his life. Romo is still the ultimate high school quarterback because he is adequately flawed in most of his quarterbacking traits, but makes up for it with his ability to perfectly manage his status as the Cowboys' QB. On December 21, 2014, Romo completed a team record 90.0% of his passes (18 of 20) in a home game against the Indianapolis Colts. You just try to get him to smile. [2][3][4][5][6] His 97.1 passer rating is the highest among retired players who never appeared in the Super Bowl. He returns to Burlington during the offseason and helps coach a youth football camp. rodgers had by far the highest ANY/A in the league (8.65 vs 8.11 for romo) with almost 100 more attempts than romo as well. "[121], Romo underwent back surgery on December 27, 2013, and was placed on the Cowboys' injured reserve list. [122] Romo finished the 2013 season with 3,828 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions. Fast-forward more than 20 years and it is a throwback for the former Cowboys quarterback. [191] Controversy erupted before the playoff game against the New York Giantsa game the Cowboys would losewhen pictures surfaced of Romo (along with teammates Jason Witten and Bobby Carpenter) at a resort in Cabo San Lucas with Simpson. [54] December 30 against the Washington Redskins, Romo broke the Cowboys' season completions record with his 335th completion, a short pass to tight end Jason Witten. Courtesy of Burlington High School and Corbis, In many ways, the Tony Romo story was a confirmation of what makes America great. Excited? In many ways, the Tony Romo story was a confirmation of what makes America great. Romo has tossed 18 touchdown passes to 11 interceptions in 10 . One thing is for sure: You either love him or you hate him. [102] In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo threw three touchdown passes. [75], Romo finished the 2009 season as the first quarterback in team history to take every snap for a full season. The book Victor Cruz: Out of the Blue is an autobiography written by himself and Peter Schrager. [135] Romo was 19-of-31 for 293 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also threw three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown for the Giants. 11:57 AM on Mar 1, 2023 CST. Viewers' Prayers: Tony Romo, the Play Predictor", "Tony Romo, at ease in broadcast booth, tells us how hard being an NFL quarterback is", "This is the moment Jim Nantz knew Tony Romo would be an amazing broadcaster", "Tony Romo wins high praise for his broadcast debut", "Tony Romo Widely Praised For CBS NFL Broadcasting Debut During RaidersTitans", "How Did Tony Romo Do in His CBS Broadcast Debut? If there was any doubt that Tony Romo has a future as a broadcaster when he retires from the game, he erased that doubt last night. [37][38], Romo aided the Cowboys in clinching a playoff spot, their second since Parcells became coach in 2003. There is no in-between. Suite 2100 Romo threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns but also threw two costly interceptions. He threw one touchdown and one interception, and was the NFC's kickoff holder in the game. The Cowboys also defeated the defending champion Seattle Seahawks on the road, becoming only the second team to win a road game against the Seahawks in the three seasons. He recovered the ball and attempted to run it in, but was tackled short of the first down marker, and turned the ball over on the Seattle 2-yard line. He attempted a career-high 62 passes in the 2924 loss. Romo faced being cut from the roster until Carter was released following allegations of substance abuse. [14] He finished second in school and third in conference history with 8,212 passing yards and second in school history with 584 completions and 941 attempts. He completed 19 of 23 passes as the Cowboys won against the Colts 2114. 4x Pro Bowl; 9. Here was a hardworking kid, charming, polite, and maybe a little nave, who had a heap of talent, a bunch of luck, and found himself on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Brings new meaning to the phrase Sunday Funday. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. After the loss to Washington, it was revealed that Romo had two fractures in his transverse process. Right now, he is starting to smile, and it is the funnest part of the day. [32] On October 25, Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells announced that Romo would be the Cowboys starting quarterback for the October 29 game against the Carolina Panthers on NBC Sunday Night Football, in Week 8. [158], On April 4, 2017, Romo announced his retirement from the NFL. Somehow, some way, he helped us win that ballgame. Tony Romo had 248 touchdowns over his career. The new Tony Romo Field with synthetic turf has real meaning. [30], Romo began the season as a backup to starter Drew Bledsoe. The Cowboys lost the game by a score of 2421. In the 2006 off-season, Sean Payton (now head coach of the New Orleans Saints), offered a third-round draft pick for Romo, but Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones refused, asking for no less than a second-round draft pick. That. Youre excited. [80], Romo had a 104.9 passer rating in a 3414 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, earning the first playoff win in 13 years for the Cowboys, and his own first career post-season win. [144] He was ranked 34th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. In 1998, he joined Caron Butler on the All-Racine County (Wisconsin) team. [86] He was ranked 72nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Romo twice threw five touchdown passes in a game (November 23, 2006, and October 6, 2013) a record he shares with Troy Aikman (September 12, 1999). [132] He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December. That run-heavy offense has averaged 12 points a game the past two weeks. See trending He also passed his own mark for single season passing yardage, with 4,483 yards, and became the first Cowboys quarterback to throw more than 20 touchdowns and fewer than ten interceptions in a season. In a special halftime ceremony, the school dedicated its new synthetic turf surface as Tony Romo Field. Alabama missed out on the College Football Playoff this past season, but Young was again named a Heisman finalist behind his 3,300-yard passing, 32-touchdown campaign. Championship Sunday wasn't a banner day for Tony Romo. [125] In Week 5, against the Houston Texans, Romo pulled off a memorable escape from J. J. Watt's pursuit on a play that resulted in Romo throwing a 43-yard touchdown in the 2017 victory. Tony Romo has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. April 21,1980 [105], On Week 16 (December 23), despite Romo's four touchdown passes and 416 passing yards (on 26-for-43 passing), Dallas lost to the New Orleans Saints, 3734, in overtime. Tony Romo conducts interview with Phil Simms, the analyst he replaced", "Answer to N.F.L. Tony Romo is a 6-2, 236-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Burlington, WI. [23][24], Romo did not initially receive an invitation to attend the 2003 NFL Combine, but received a late invitation to attend as an extra quarterback to throw passes to other prospects during drills. [50], On October 29, Romo reached an agreement to a six-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Cowboys. Along with the Walter Payton Award, Romo earned consensus All-America honors. "As good of a player, good of an athlete, good as a broadcaster he is, every interaction Ive had with him hes even a better person.". No spam, ever. Romo, the holder for the kick, fumbled the snap. Romo: Im getting some sleep, but that is probably the biggest difference. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight The NFL fined McGinest $7,500 for the hit.[61]. Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. We are still waiting for him to 'overcome' the darkness of his annual failures. High School Burlington City Burlington, WI; Exp 1998 - . But few players in NFL history have had their love lives play out in public more than Tony Romo, whose past girlfriends include Carrie Underwood and Jessica Simpson. [156] Amid Prescott guiding the team to an eight-game winning streak, Romo conceded his role as starting quarterback to Prescott[157] and began serving as the Cowboys' backup when he returned to the active roster in Week 11. [198], Romo is an avid amateur golfer, and attempted to qualify for the 2004 EDS Byron Nelson Championship and the 2005 U.S. Open, but failed. [12], Romo started as quarterback for the Burlington High School Demons beginning as a junior (1996 season). [101] In Week 12, against the Washington Redskins, he passed for 441 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. He posted 29 out of 37 passing for 289 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for a 106.0 quarterback rating and a 78% pass completion rate (second highest of the season) as the Cowboys lost the game 3114, dropped to an 88 record and were eliminated from playoff contention. [178], The New Yorker has called him a "genius of football commentary. [56] He finished the 2007 season with 4,211 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. Although it was characterized as a minor procedure by the team, he would end up missing all of the mini-camp and organized team activities. High School: Burlington Instagram: tony.romo. Delete. His three-year rise to the top of NFL analysts resulted in an. It helps you handle the ups and downs of professional football."[201]. February 6, 2021 11:00 pm CT. With the Pro Football Hall of Fame requiring candidates to be . You wanted to be on Romos team, Steve Tenhagen says. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. The setting of the book starts out in the middle of a very close game between the New York Jets and the New York Giants. Cowboys Franchise History Total Passing Yards Tony Romo - 34,183 Troy Aikman - 32,942 Roger Staubach - 22,700 Danny White - 21,959 Don Meredith - 17,199 Total Completions Troy Aikman - 2,898 He played College Football at Eastern Illinois. On fourth down with less than half a minute and no timeouts left, Romo threw the ball into the end zone, but it was intercepted by Giants cornerback R. W. McQuarters, ensuring that the Cowboys were eliminated from the playoffs with a 2117 loss to the eventual Super Bowl XLII champions. [184] Multiple CBS executives met with Romo to discuss their concerns that he was not preparing adequately to call games and that his chemistry with Nantz had declined. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. [168], Once the 2017 NFL season got underway, Romo received critical praise for his work as a recent ex-player, most notably for his ability to predict offensive plays and read defensive formations from the booth,[169][170] and "adding an enthusiasm that had been lacking with Simms. [65][66] The Cowboys, under Brad Johnson, went 12 the next three games, losing to the St. Louis Rams, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and losing to the New York Giants. [49] He became the second person in the history of Monday Night Football to throw five interceptions in a winning effort. [8] Romo played baseball as a child and was selected to the Little League All-Star team. The Romos later returned to Burlington, Wisconsin, where Ramiro worked as a carpenter and construction worker and his wife, Joan, worked as a grocery store clerk. The elder Romo cites Tony's success as an example of the possibilities afforded to immigrants in the United States: "I've always said this is a country of opportunities. Although up against an undefeated team and holding only a 37 record, the Romo-led Cowboys were favored to win and still had hopes for the playoffs in a weak NFC East division. Invalid password or account does not exist. "In Burlington, hes the face of the town," said Isaac Dow, Burlington football player. [17], During homecoming weekend on October 17, 2009, Eastern Illinois University retired Romo's No. With per-game averages of 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists, Romo was sought by some mid-major basketball schools in the NCAA such as Wisconsin-Green Bay. You spend 30 minutes sitting there just trying to make him smile, and when he does, it is like you just won something. [41], Romo played in the 2007 Pro Bowl after Drew Brees went down with an elbow injury as a substitution for Marc Bulger. He led the Cowboys to four postseason appearances during his tenure, while also receiving Pro Bowl honors amid each playoff run. Romo made his season debut in the regular season finale on January 1, 2017, against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was so good at things, so competitive," said Steve Gerber, Romo's high school football coach. [59], On September 7, 2008, Romo led the Cowboys to a 2810 win over the Cleveland Browns in their season opener. Join our linker program. We spoke to Romo about the birth, what kind of father he wants to be, and how it might affect his life on the field. That was a lifetime ago. [150], Romo returned to the starting lineup in a Week 11 game against the Miami Dolphins. [115] He briefly left the game with a rib injury, but returned after halftime and finished the game. [81] However, the following week in the Divisional Round against the number two seed Minnesota Vikings, Romo had three fumbles (losing two), an interception and was sacked six times in the 343 loss. [55] The Cowboys finished the season with a 133 record. Alex Trinidad is way better. Before becoming a pro he lost 8 of the last 9 amateur fights. [20] He finished his career holding school and conference records with 85 touchdown passes. [185] According to Front Office Sports, Romo's analysis during the 2022 season was inane, obvious and at times made little sense. [93] He left the game after attempting just two passes with no completions. He was a natural athlete who chose football over other sports. . "[21][22], On December 7, 2021, Romo was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2021 class. Known for movies Before I Disappear (2014)as Makeup Department The Man at the Counter (2011)as Makeup Department Crown Heights (2017)as Makeup Department Railway Spine (2016)as Makeup Department Short Info Date Of Birth December 16, 1986 Spouse Tony Romo Candice Crawford is a popular sports anchor and former beauty queen, who is also famous [] [62] That same month, Romo signed a 5-year, $10 million endorsement deal with apparel marketer Starter,[63] but was not allowed to wear footwear on the field as the company did not have a contract with the NFL. Romo: We were in it all day, but I dont know how long the entire time frame was from when it started contractions. Tony Romo weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing. Tony Romo Overview . It was just very special. He was great on. [194] They had dated since the summer of 2009, and became engaged on December 16, 2010. Here was a hardworking kid, charming, polite, and maybe a little nave, who had a heap of talent, a bunch of luck, and found himself on the cover of. How has having a kid affected your work ethic and how much time you can devote to football? We won't share it with anyone else. Find out more. Romo completed a 31-yard pass to Dez Bryant on a fourth-and-2 play from the Packers' 32-yard line. "[176] According to The Guardian, the "beauty of Romo's analysis is that it feels like he's in on the fun with you. While his 19 interceptions led the league, he was credited with five fourth-quarter comebacks. His friends said Romo is grounded, which is a reflection of the way he was raised and the town he calls home. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. [147][148] The injury sidelined Romo for eight weeks,[149] during which the Cowboys failed to win a single game with Brandon Weeden and then Matt Cassel as starting quarterback. Or at least it . Romo completed 21 of his 30 passes for a total of 312 yards and three touchdowns. [91], In Week 10, Romo posted the second highest quarterback rating of his career with a rating of 148.40 in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills. [159] Following his retirement, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced that Romo would be a "Maverick for a day" for the Mavericks' final home game of their 201617 season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [46] Romo earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September. [165][166], While there was no controversy of Romo deciding to retire and move on to broadcasting, some critics questioned Romo being immediately hired for the number one position ahead of broadcasting veterans Dan Fouts, Trent Green, or Rich Gannon, all of whom served in the number 24 positions, respectively, for CBS, with Fouts having once been the color commentator on Monday Night Football. Tony Romo's football legacy started at Wis. high school By Dave Delozier Jan 7, 2015 While walking the hallways of Burlington High School, visitors are reminded of a young football. Explore Tony Romo stats in his last season Tony Romo rookie season stats Throughout 2004 and 2005, Romo served as the holder for placekicks. Others pointed out that those failures in the clutch did not happen as . In the end, he ended up coming out pretty quick. He was a good baby. [47] In September 2007, Romo's father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Profit. With overall 20-for-37 passing, Romo threw a total of three interceptions, including on Dallas' first two drives. The contractions were getting bigger, and we ended up going in and he ended up being born around 5:37 pm. [35] Four days later he helped the Cowboys win in a Thanksgiving Day game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by the score of 3810. 17 jersey and inducted him into EIU's Hall of Fame. Romo went 2229 with 306 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes. [72], After several kicks were missed by kicker Nick Folk due to bad holds by punter Mat McBriar, Romo resumed holding duties for the first time since the 2006 in their 13th game of the season, versus the San Diego Chargers. Romo finished the game with 345 yards and two touchdowns with a 116.4 rating despite the cracked rib and punctured lung. [17] After Vinny Testaverde's tenure in Dallas ended in 2005, the Cowboys signed veteran quarterback Drew Bledsoe, the team's eighth starting quarterback since 2000. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 2:32PM. Hockey. [113] In the middle of April 2013, he underwent back surgery to remove a cyst. K.D. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "I wouldve felt blessed you know just that kind of kid," Gerber said. Nov 04, 2022. You dont know what to expect. Whitewater police investigating after newborn found dead in field, Hundreds gather to honor former UW Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank at memorial service, Marianne Williamson begins longshot 2024 challenge to Biden, Trump featured in song by January 6 prisoners choir, Texas GOP censures Republican congressman for 'lack of fidelity' to party principles and priorities, Overturned gas tanker carrying flammable liquids explodes on highway in Maryland, killing 1 person. News. [71], In a Week 13 road game against the division rival New York Giants, Romo passed for a career-high 392 yards, along with three touchdown passes. "[181][182], Romo began to face increased criticism of his broadcasting ability during the 2021 NFL season. Having Jesus in your life gives you everlasting peace, which never goes away. The first pass, a 23-yard throw to Dez Bryant with 11:18 left in the third quarter, gave Romo 166 career touchdown passes, surpassing the previous franchise record of 165 which had been held by Troy Aikman. Romo was 15-of-19 for 191 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [1] However, Romo's reputation was affected by a lack of postseason success, having won only two of the six playoff games he appeared in and never advancing beyond the divisional round. Your . [74] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December. [184], Criticism of Romo's broadcasting increased further during Romo's sixth year as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for CBS. "Its really fitting this is the field too that way," Gerber said. Tony Romo: From the Small Town to the Big Stage | A Football Life NFL Films 1.21M subscribers Subscribe 21K Share 1.6M views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #Football Check out our other. His scoring record at Burlington of . [7] Romo is a "Navy brat," as he was born while his father was stationed at the San Diego U.S. If you don't get a job or an education, it's because you don't want to. CBS' top NFL game analyst was criticized on social media for his analysis at the end of the Bengals' AFC Championship game win over the. [114], Romo opened the season with a win over the New York Giants, passing for 263 yards and two touchdowns. Checkout the latest stats for Tony Romo. I am the spiritual leader of our family, and, for me, that is an important aspect to pass down to my son. Weighted Career AV (100-95-. [95][96], Romo accounted for 32 of the 39 total touchdowns the Cowboys scored in the 2011 NFL season (82.1%). At the end of the third quarter, Romo was sacked by linebacker Thomas Davis, reinjuring his left shoulder and ending his season. During the offseason, when not training, he plays golf around Dallas. [31], One week later, Romo replaced Bledsoe for the start of the second half of a game against the New York Giants. I had a great father. Im beyond that now. He just hasnt done that, Berezowitz said. Referees initially ruled Bryant down at the 1-yard line, but overturned the call as an incomplete pass following a challenge from the Packers.[137][138]. Were you nervous? 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These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Current Fantasy Matchups, Fantasy . Tony Romo at Burlington High School football game. Romo was born in San Diego, California to Ramiro Romo Jr. and Joan Jakubowski. Romo went 25-for-43 for 268 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. BURINGTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A hometown star who took his skills to the NFL is back home tonight, on Sept. 30, at Burlington High School. Romo stated that, while upset about the family crisis, he still had to continue to focus on his career. [97] He was ranked 91st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Everything you ever wanted to know about the Dallas Cowboys quarterback you can learn from the greatest high school football game he ever played. . BURLINGTON, Wis. - Burlington High School's homecoming football game drew a hometown hero on Friday night, Sept. 30. He threw for 34 touchdowns and scored one rushing touchdown. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. He's the better passer, and we all know this is a passing league -- no matter how well Ezekiel Elliott runs the football. It's quite the upgrade from Romo's. Things didn't work out with. Romo and the Cowboys won their third straight before losing to the Washington Redskins, falling to 31. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. sheltonBL Stats. Tony Romo, the golfer, will be making another appearance in North Texas soon. The Burlington Demons won Friday night, 47-14. Tony Romo has had plenty of standout performances on Thanksgiving, having three games with three-plus touchdown passes on the holiday. "He just never gave up on the play and he never gave up on the game," Gerber said. So I take my job very seriouslyboth of them, as far as being a quarterback and being a dad. [167] Simms jokingly asked Romo "How does that seat feel?" At the beginning of his junior year (1996) at Burlington High School, Tony Romo was the varsity's third-string quarterback, according to a D Magazine story by Peter Simek. BURLINGTON, Wis. Tony Romo returned to his hometown Friday for his first Burlington football game since his 1997 senior season. Romo was born in San Diego, CA while his father was serving in the United States Navy. The win put Dallas in a three-way tie with the New York Giants and Washington Redskins in the NFC East. [9], Romo's paternal grandfather, Ramiro Romo Sr., emigrated from Mzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico to San Antonio, Texas as an adolescent. -41 30 Days. Romo would end his high school career averaging 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.1 steals, and he was named third-team All-State his senior year. Many know Tony Romo as a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback or a. Romo led the NFL in completion percentage and passer rating en route to the NFC East title. Im an avid Packer fan, but Im definitely rooting for my buddy this week, and it is great because it is here, Tenhagen said. With 5:50 left and down 2110, Romo made a touchdown pass to Kevin Ogletree and two-point conversion pass to Dwayne Harris. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Dallas, Texas 75201. [64] Following a win against the Cincinnati Bengals, Romo was injured in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Throughout the draft, Romo was assured by Dallas assistant head coach Sean Payton of the Cowboys' interest (Romo was also intensely pursued by Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan),[27] and shortly afterwards was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Cowboys. Dak Prescott has earned over $120 million just from salary itself. [98], Daniel Jeremiah, an NFL.com analyst, ranked Romo as the 9th best quarterback in the league heading into the 2012 season. "[10][11] Romo's mother has German and Polish ancestry. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Everything you need to know about Alabama QB and 2023 NFL Draft prospect Bryce Young "Its been a real shot in the arm as far as our football program goes," said Eric Sulik, Burlington head football coach. Born: Skip to main content [133] He was named to the Pro Bowl. [108][109], Following the season, the future of Romo's career was called into question. Bold denotes league leader. [17][18], Romo earned OVC Player of the Week honors on October 14, 2002, after his eight-yard scramble run on the last play of the game led Eastern Illinois to a 2524 win over Eastern Kentucky.
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