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Tony Romo Sure is Good People

That Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo sure is a fine young man. At least, that’s what the word on the street is.

For the second time this season, Romo was a stranger’s knight in shining armor, appearing as if from nowhere, out of the shadows, to brighten or help someone’s day.

This time, it was Romo inviting a homeless man to the movies. You can make all the “Romo going to the movies with a guy” jokes you want, but today, I’m not having any of it.

For all of the Jessica Simpson related reasons he gives you to root against him, Romo has to go and do something like this to win you back.

According to the Dallas Morning News, Romo invited “Doc” into the theater with him and a friend, then sat next to him:

“‘Was that Tony Romo?’ Doc asked the worker behind the counter.

It sure was. Doc, who requested that his real name not be used, hustled across the street to the consignment store that paid him to occasionally pass out fliers and requested the day off. By the time he got back to the theater, Role Model had already started.

Romo, who confirmed the story but didn’t want to elaborate, waved Doc over to sit by him and his friend. Doc sheepishly mentioned that he hadn’t showered in a few days.

‘Don’t worry about that,’ Romo said. ‘I’m used to locker rooms.’”

Apparently, Doc had no idea who was inviting him into the theater at first and passed, choosing instead to work his job of passing out fliers. When he realized who it was, he changed his mind.

Earlier this year, Romo appeared out of nowhere to help change a tire for a couple with a flat. Romo was returning home from a game with a bandaged chin before helping out that family.

Say what you want about his football skills or style, rip on him for his choice of lady friends, and feel free to dislike him for his contract, but don’t ever doubt Tony Romo the person.

I, for one, think he’s a fine football player — slightly overrated and drastically overpaid — but he is right at the top of the list of good people.

Football — and sports in general — could use a few more Tony Romos.

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