Tony Romo Shines in Surprise Monday Night Football Return

WHO:

Fox News - Tony Romo appeared on ESPN2 alongside Pat McAfee.

Fox News - The article compared Romo’s performance with Troy Aikman, suggesting Romo showed he was “better than Troy Aikman.”

Heavy NFL - Tony Romo was identified as an ex-Cowboys quarterback.

WHAT:

TMZ - Tony Romo’s appearance was his first media appearance since his OWI arrest.

Fox News - Romo made an unpromoted appearance on an alternate “Monday Night Football” telecast.

Fox News - The appearance was characterized as feeling like an audition to replace Troy Aikman.

Heavy NFL - Romo made a surprise appearance during the Bills–Vikings game.

WHERE:

Fox News - Romo appeared on ESPN2.

Heavy NFL - The appearance took place during the Bills–Vikings game.

WHEN:

TMZ - Romo’s OWI arrest occurred during the summer.

WHY:

Fox News - The article suggested Romo’s appearance could be an audition to replace Troy Aikman.

HOW:

Fox News - Romo appeared on an alternate telecast with Pat McAfee; the appearance was not promoted.

Tony Romo made his first media appearance since his summer OWI arrest during Monday Night Football. The former Cowboys quarterback joined Pat McAfee on ESPN2 for an unpromoted alternate telecast. His surprise appearance during Bills–Vikings prompted comparisons with Troy Aikman and speculation about an audition.