Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested on Thursday under suspicion of an OWI.
The arrest occurred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, about 35 miles from where he attended high school in Burlington. Romo didn’t perform well on a sobriety test after getting stopped on the interstate and was subsequently taken in, booked, and then released.
At this point, all we know is that Romo has a court date set for September 21st regarding the incident. Since his arrest, CBS has not commented on the former Cowboys QB.
Former Cowboys' QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
Aside from growing up in the area, the New York Post reports that Romo was in Wisconsin for a golfing tournament.
After the tournament, Romo drove and was reportedly stopped on a highway in Wisconsin. The good news for Romo, if any, is that an OWI is not a criminal offense in Wisconsin. It’s a civil offense with fines usually ranging from $150 to $300. It’s practically a slap on the wrist.
Romo played for the Cowboys for his entire 13-year career. He threw for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns, with a career 97.1 passer rating. His 24 fourth-quarter comebacks are also a franchise record, tying him for 23rd all-time.
2014 was perhaps Romo’s best season in Dallas. He led the league in completion % (69.9), touchdown % (7.8), yards gained per attempt (8.5), passer rating (113.2), and QBR (79.2). For his efforts, he made second-team All-Pro and finished 3rd in MVP voting.
After retiring in 2017 from recurring back injuries, Romo immediately joined CBS as a color analyst. He became popular for being able to predict plays before they happened. But over the years, some think that he’s “lost his passion” for broadcasting.
Who knows if CBS will reprimand Romo in any way? They most likely won’t, as it was his first offense. Still, he needs to be more cautious. Driving under the influence is nothing to joke about, and the behavior can sometimes be a sign of bigger problems going on.
Either way, this isn't good publicity for the network.
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