Athletes, Others Show Tony Romo Respect On Social Media Following Speech
It was a tough Tuesday for many Tony Romo fans as he knew it was time to step aside and let Dak Prescott lead the Dallas Cowboys. In a classy and respectable speech, Romo offered full support of the decision for Prescott to remain the starting quarterback.
"Prescott has earned the right to be our quarterback. As hard as that is for me to say, he's earned that right. He's guided our team to an 8-1 record, and that's hard to do," Romo said.
At times it felt like Romo would retire and send us all in a whirlwind of even more emotions. However, this wasn't a farewell from Tony, it was just one of the boldest and unselfish moves you will ever see a four-time Pro Bowler take. The speech only added to the reasons why we love No.9 and Twitter was quick to show respect.
.@tonyromo is all class. What a great role model for all of us. May you have the best of everything moving forward! pic.twitter.com/CGFSpBrWba
— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) November 16, 2016
Today I saw @tonyromo share the toughest of experiences with A++ CLASS. Mad LOVE & RESPECT for my friend. #CowboysNation #class ❤️⭐️????????????????????
— Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88) November 16, 2016
"A moment of grace. One of the classiest moves I can ever remember. Tony Romo yesterday - hashtag, respect."
— Keyshawn, JWill & Max (@KeyJayandMax) November 16, 2016
- Greeny pic.twitter.com/sAUkBQNgaH
Tony Romo's statement was a classy concession speech. Romo - not Jerry Jones, not Jason Garrett - declared Dak Prescott deserves QB job.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 16, 2016
Didn't play the same sport, but do rep the same town. Wish I could've been Tony's teammate. That's the best compliment I can give.
— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) November 15, 2016
Felt 4 @tonyromo listening to him yest, I've been there a couple of times, it's never easy doing what's best 4 team when not best 4 u also!
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) November 16, 2016
listening to Tony Romo, the way he held himself, and spoke with so much passion shows the true character of what it means to be a competitor
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) November 15, 2016
Thank you @tonyromo for showing every kid out there what class and sportsmanship look like. #Leadership
— Wendi Nix (@WendiNix_ESPN) November 16, 2016
Just watched Tony Romo's presser. That's called class, friends. Total team player. Bottom line. As a Cowboys fan, I say ... thanks, Tony.
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) November 15, 2016
Between Tony Romo and Dirk Nowtizki, Dallas couldn't have asked for two better guys to represent the city.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) November 15, 2016
Much respect for @tonyromo after that presser. True passion and love for the game. I get where he's coming from. Injures take a toll on you
— Jake Long (@JakeLong77) November 15, 2016
That @tonyromo presser was the realist. Kudos to him for allowing himself to be so vulnerable, honest and transparent. #selfless
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) November 16, 2016
What he said was as real as it gets in real time. All of the freakin respect in the world for him. @tonyromo #Cowboys
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) November 15, 2016
Respect @tonyromo a God fearing man and a class act. ✊????
— Coach Choice (@coachchoice) November 16, 2016
Parents if you want your kids to grow up to be more than just an athlete, to be a man of character & integrity then watch @tonyromo speech
— Ben Ferguson (@benfergusonshow) November 16, 2016