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Tony Romo Treats Homeless Man To Movie

 
This week we’ve read about Donovan McNabb not knowing the basic rules of the NFL,  Adam Jones reinstated after another suspension, and Chad Johnson deactivated for the Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for breaking team rules. Just another typical week for the NFL and its players. Thankfully, Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo is doing something atypical for a NFL player.  Romo’s making positive headlines. According to sources, Romo bought a homeless man a ticket to see a movie at a theater in Dallas.  If that wasn’t enough, Romo invited the homeless man, who goes by the name of Doc, to sit next to him and his friend during the flick. Doc, who hadn’t showered for a few days, expressed concern that he might stink. "Don't worry about that," Romo said. "I'm used to locker rooms." Fittingly, Romo and Doc watched the comedy Role Model s.  Certainly, Romo isn’t the only Good Samaritan in the NFL, and of course being ... (link)

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