It Wasn't All That Boring

Super Bowl 53 was undeniably boring in terms of action and energy compared to prior years. Maybe we were spoiled by the AFC and NFC championship games both ending in dramatic fashion, and we just expected a shootout as we'd seen before. But, one thing is for sure, Tony Romo delivered once again. Not only was his play by play commentary entertaining, but he was funny, intelligent and it was almost like we couldn't wait to see what he was going to say next. He didn't predict as many plays as he did in the AFC championship game, but he typically does that when the offense is running no huddle and trying to catch defense off guard. Romo did call the missed field goal after Jim Nance jinxed Steven Gostkowski after he said all kickers were 31-31 on the season in Atlanta's dome. He also threw in some humor when Rams kicker Gregg Zuerlein made the field goal to tie the game at three. He said, "I can't believe it, we got points! 3-3 and it feels like we got a scoring spree going on!" I certainly laughed at that and I'm sure most of America did as well. By saying that, he acknowledged how boring of a game it was, but did give a valiant effort to keep the viewers engaged. Another instance of Tony Romo's humor coming through was when he brought in NFL official Gene Steratore on the Patriots 4th and inches and asked if he would use an index card to determine if it was short or not. Gene Steratone did this in a game in 2017 when he wasn't sure if the ball was short or not on a measurement.

Despite his attempts to make the game more fun for everyone, he did seem disinterested in the game at times. He took a few plays off here and there throughout the first half when a run play was stuffed at the line of scrimmage or a pass was incomplete. You could tell he didn't have the same passion early on in the game that we'd seen before. I can't blame him too much for the lack of enthusiasm because the game was 3-0 going into the half, but commentating the Super Bowl you should be able to find the fire we know and love from Tony Romo. When I listen to you, (yes Professor Rooke I'm talking to you,) I don't think I've heard you lose touch with your audience once, even if the Friars are losing big. My aunt actually told me she listened to you and was praising your "passion and love for commentating," and that she'd rather "listen to you than watch the game." That is what I want out of Tony Romo, and that's what I want to be like. I never want to lose that fire and entertainment factor that Tony Romo should have had every single play.