More stuff for Cowboy haters to get a chuckle over.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3059911
Quarterback Tony Romo has ridden a series of highs and lows since being named the Dallas Cowboys' starter last season. While Dallas' 5-0 start this season has been a high point for Romo, the third-year player will likely have his 50-year-old father, Ramiro, on his mind over the next few weeks.
The Pro Bowl quarterback told the Dallas Morning News before Thursday's practice that his father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
"He's your dad. You've been so close for so long, it can be a scary thing," the paper quoted Romo as saying. "I look forward to the day where we can spend a lot of time together."
Thursday night, two sources close to the QB confirmed to ESPN.com's Matt Mosley that Ramiro Romo was diagnosed with cancer last month. According to the sources, Ramiro will probably undergo surgery later this month.
Tony is close to Ramiro and his wife, Joan. The Romos often play golf together ever since Tony took up the sport in grade school and the father and son talk often on the phone. Tony has been known to call his parents two or three times during a round of golf with friends in Dallas.
"Tony and his dad, they really have a good relationship," tight end Jason Witten told the Dallas Morning News. "I don't think he wants Tony to think a lot about it or want him losing his concentration. But they're best friends, so that makes it harder."
Romo, 27, was quick to point out that his father's news played no role in his six-turnover performance in Monday's 25-24 win over Buffalo. He found out about his father's cancer a few days after the Cowboys' 34-10 win against the Bears on Sept. 23. He then helped lead the Cowboys to a 35-7 win over St. Louis the following Sunday.
Sources indicate that doctors anticipate a speedy recovery for Ramiro, given that the cancer was detected early and the fact he's in excellent physical condition.
Romo's 13 touchdown passes lead the NFC and he set a team record agains the Bills with his fourth 300-yard passing game. Sunday's game against the 5-0 New England Patriots could provide a Super Bowl preview.
Romo's parents are both expected to attend Sunday's Patriots-Cowboys game in Dallas.
That sucks. Here's hoping Mr. Romo wins his fight.
As someone who just in the last few years has re-established his relationship with his father, this hits home.
Very sad but good that they caught it early, its great, what they can do if its detected early.
My friend who is a Boston boy and therefore a Pats fan/Cowboys hater even told me that Romo impresses him cus he seems fearless and is tough. He got his bell run once last season and kept going. This shows that he is as mentally tough as he is physically, to play like nothing happened after he found out. Good luck to them on his treatment.
Wow, Romo is my age and his father is my father's age - to the number. That's crazy scary when you think about it.
Oh yes....I'm sure nobody in the world, save Tony Romo and you...are 27 years old with a 50 year old father.
Man that sucks, but good that the doctors expect a speedy recovery.
That wasn't the point.
When someone dies or is diagnosed with something life-threatening, it is only natural to think of your own family and mortality. Nothing wrong with that.
Thanks for being an ass. I appreciate it.
It just brings to mind the mortality of ourselves and our family that often lies outside of our conscious mind until things like this come up to remind us. That's all I was saying.
Beer I'm the same age and thought the exact same thing.
Ignore Duff, hes been a regular ass since the stoneage.
Never mind the owes people money thing.
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