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CHAPTER NINE
ROMO IN
THE NFL
THE WALTER PAYTON AWARD
Romo was putting up big-time numbers at Eastern Illinois. In his senior year, he became the first EIU player to win the Walter Payton Award as the top Division I-AA player in the country.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
How It Happened
After an outstanding college career, Romo was realistic about his chances in the NFL. He always felt like he wasn't good enough. Soon though, his hard work would pay off.
THE INTERVIEW
