Tony Romo's DUI Stop: The Giddy Start
45sThe contrast between Romo's cheerful demeanor and the serious traffic stop creates instant intrigue and comedic tension.
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The video is a reaction and commentary on the bodycam footage of former NFL quarterback Tony Romo's DUI arrest. The hosts analyze the field sobriety test, Romo's behavior, and the aftermath, including his refusal of a breathalyzer and CBS's decision to replace him with JJ Watt.
The video begins with the hosts reacting to the release of Tony Romo's DUI bodycam footage, noting it is 28 minutes long and occurred during the day.
The officer states the reason for the stop is unsafe passing on the right and cutting across the gore, which is the marked area.
Romo explains he was coming from a golf tournament in Wisconsin, which the hosts note is prestigious.
The officer asks Romo to step out for a field sobriety test, but Romo initially refuses, saying he is not allowed to.
After some back-and-forth, Romo exits the vehicle, and the officer pats him down for weapons.
The officer mentions red glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol, which the hosts discuss.
Romo mentions his two back surgeries and asks for a massage therapist, which the hosts find humorous.
The officer conducts the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, and Romo struggles to follow instructions, leading to laughter.
The officer instructs Romo on the walk and turn test, but Romo repeatedly asks for demonstrations and seems confused.
The officer demonstrates the one leg stand test, and Romo performs it while counting, but the hosts note he appears to be struggling.
Romo refuses to submit to a preliminary breathalyzer test (PBT), citing advice from lawyers.
The officer places Romo under arrest for operating while intoxicated.
The hosts discuss Romo's strategy of completing the field sobriety tests but refusing the breathalyzer, which they find counterproductive.
Romo is handcuffed, and the officer offers a second set of cuffs for comfort, which Romo accepts.
The officer reads Romo his rights, including the option for an alternative test, which Romo declines.
The hosts discuss the aftermath, noting Romo was charged with OWI and later cited for refusing a second breathalyzer test.
CBS announced JJ Watt would replace Romo for the foreseeable future, which the hosts speculate is due to his expensive contract.
The hosts reveal Romo's 10-year, $180 million contract with CBS, calling it the worst in media history and a likely reason for his quick removal.
The video provides a detailed reaction to Tony Romo's DUI arrest, highlighting his unusual behavior during the field sobriety tests and the swift professional consequences, including his replacement at CBS.
What was the reason for the traffic stop?
Unsafe passing on the right and cutting across the gore.
00:19
What field sobriety tests did Romo perform?
Horizontal gaze nystagmus, walk and turn, and one leg stand.
07:00
Why did Romo refuse the breathalyzer?
He said he heard from all lawyers not to do it.
19:19
What was Romo's contract with CBS?
10-year, $180 million contract signed in 2020.
27:20
Who replaced Romo at CBS?
JJ Watt.
25:30
Counterproductive legal strategy
Highlights the irony of completing field sobriety tests but refusing the breathalyzer, which could have exonerated him.
20:01CBS contract speculation
Reveals the financial motive behind CBS's quick decision to replace Romo.
27:06[00:04] >> Hey, Tony. >> I was leaving you guys. >> All right. >> He looks so giddy. Greeting him with a big smile. That's sweet. Is this the full one? This This seems like the full
[00:19] one. 28 minutes, but I thought it happened at night. I guess not. I didn't really look into the Tony Romo DUI. >> Yep. Reason for my stop today is the >> say louder. I'm sorry. >> Unsafe passing on the right. Cutting
[00:34] across the gore. >> Obviously the Gore. >> It's the marked area. >> Gotcha. >> Where are you coming from? >> Well, I live in Dallas, so I came in
[00:46] visit grandpa. So, we're here. I'm >> You ever heard of the pigkin? >> Used to. No biggie. >> Yeah. >> Yes. I got what you're saying. You said >> and you were coming from grandma and
[00:58] grandpa. >> What did you say? It's really hard to >> I I can't hear you either. >> Yeah, I know. We got to basically yell >> Okay. Where are you coming? >> Here. How about this? We'll go We'll go
[01:10] offramp. We'll hang out at the Waffle House. We'll talk about it and you'll see. It's no biggie. >> The golf course. And I'm going to meet >> Okay. >> All right. I'll take a driver's license
[01:24] right here. What a devious smile. >> What's your name? >> Deputy Core. >> He's so happy. pass the Gore, which is the place you're talking about. I got it.
[01:37] talking about. I got it. >> Okay. All right. Hang tight for me. >> God, I hope he just punches it. Just [ __ ] goes wild. highly doubt it. >> How many drinks have you had?
[01:53] >> You're coming from a golf course. I play golf tournament in the Wisconsin state. >> So, it's like a USJ. >> Okay. All right. >> Nice. That's prestigious. >> Field sobriety test. Are you willing to
[02:07] >> Field sobriety test. Are you willing to take any field test?
[02:19] >> I'm just going to call the law. >> Okay. Step out of the vehicle. >> I'm not allowed to. >> Step out of the vehicle. >> So, what what happened there with the body cam cut? Why did she instantly come
[02:34] back asking how many drinks he's had? Just because he said he was at golf. She assumed he was butt chugging Bruskies on the back nine or something. He doesn't really I'm going to tell you, he doesn't really seem drunk to me. He
[02:48] he doesn't really seem drunk to me. He just seems awkward. Well, maybe he is. Probably looked up his info on the what she did, but I don't think the info
[03:00] [laughter and gasps] I I I find that hard to believe unless she instantly went on the [ __ ] two million flock cameras and just started golf course and seeing if he had any drinks. Like, I I don't know. Probably
[03:14] just guessing, I guess. I mean, maybe he is. I don't know Tony Romo like that. Maybe she smells alcohol on his breath. I don't know. Take me >> failed soiety test.
[03:28] >> I'm not allowed. >> Nope. Step out of the vehicle.
[03:42] >> I'll take an additional >> Is he Is he taking a video? it. I'm just saying that I'm not allowed to call. This one's gonna go crazy on to call. This one's gonna go crazy on Facebook.
[04:30] >> So, you're going to step in front of my dude. >> Throw a football 50 yards. If you can't, you're under arrest.
[04:47] >> Is it Tik Tok or something, bro? >> He's out of the vehicle. appearance right now. investigation. I've patted you down for any weapons.
[05:01] >> I would normally seat you on the passenger side due to it being so close to the concrete barrier. >> We're going to go into traffic very carefully in the distress >> because you're not able to fit.
[05:14] do? Grapple around the side there, bro? >> We're going to go in the distress. magnet to pick it up. You >> all the way. Um, I'm in.
[05:35] >> Damn sciatica is flaring up. >> All right, sir. >> So, the uh red glassy eyes and then the odor >> Okay. So, she's saying she could smell it.
[05:49] >> Okay. Um, and then when my partner brought the backpack that you wanted, uh, we basically do not an inventory, but I make sure that there's no guns. >> And there were a few shooters in there that I observed.
[06:03] >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Right. >> Okay. So, based off of that, I feel >> Wait a minute. >> Tony was kind of cooking there for a
[06:16] second. >> Go. Go ahead, dude. Sorry. Two back >> Go. Go ahead, dude. Sorry. Two back surgeries. >> Hey, do you guys have a massage therapist here?
[06:30] therapist here? >> Stretch out my quads. >> Get your sergeant down here. Actually, >> let's get a Pilates class going.
[06:46] I'm going to check your eyes. Please keep your eyes. Yeah, probably shoes on. >> Look at the sting or something. Follow the movement of the stimul only. >> All right, let's go. >> I'm going to make a couple of passes.
[07:00] >> So, what do I do? >> Just tell me when I'm looking at it or >> Top of my pend. >> Kovac's Aim Labs. Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. With the eyes. >> Make a couple passes. Okay.
[07:12] >> Yes, sir. I'm following you. [laughter] >> Yes, sir. >> On what count? What? What's the snap count? Stop moving your head. You're supposed
[07:25] to move my head or keep it. >> Would you like the instructions one more time, sir? >> I think I got you. >> I think I got you. >> It's okay.
[07:42] That's exactly [laughter]
[08:08] it's it's it's a little windy. It's kind of blowing them that way. Man, that is a that is an interesting expression that he's wearing.
[08:30] fuckle your seat belt, bro. We're It's a long one.
[08:43] When the love potion kicks in, [laughter] are we doing another pass? Oh, surely not, right?
[09:06] There's no way. No. Oh, wait. Yep. Nope. Pump faked Jimbo. Caught him sleeping. Caught him slacking.
[09:28] This is the longest pin watching FST I've ever seen. Is she hypnotized again? to go back. Okay. >> What the [ __ ]
[10:00] >> Still the top of my pen. >> Yeah. Still got to go. only, please. Okay. Okay, >> here it comes. Get ready. Get We're going up. Testing the controls here. It's Halo Combat Evolved.
[10:16] It's Halo Combat Evolved. >> Fresh out the pod, Master Chief. >> Now, would you like to invert these >> ahead of your left foot the toe >> and then drop back into the pocket?
[10:32] >> and then drop back into the pocket? >> Exactly. Yep. Exactly how I'm doing. >> Maintain this position until I complete the instructions.
[10:50] >> Yeah, please. Please. >> Okay, I'll start. Okay. >> Take your left foot, put it on that over. Right foot. >> Put it in front. Heel to toe touching.
[11:05] Place your arms down at the side. Maintain this position until I've completed the instructions. >> Instructions after that or whatever. >> Do not start to walk until I till you're told to do so.
[11:20] far? >> My foot down, my right foot in front on >> My foot down, my right foot in front on the line and brother? Oh my god. That is disgusting. Oh my god, he's getting the piggies out.
[11:36] >> When I tell you to start on a disgusting parking garage on the line, turn and take nine wheel. steps. >> Okay,
[11:48] >> pay attention, Tony. >> You will be foot on the line and turn by other foot. >> I will demonstrate it for you. Okay, >> while you are walking, keep your arms at your sides. Watch your feet at all times
[12:04] >> Once you start walking, >> it's like golf where you get the swings. >> Stop until you have completed the test. Do you understand the instructions? Do you understand the instructions? >> There's two.
[12:17] loop reset. >> Left foot. >> Okay. From the top. From the top. >> Straight line. Real or imaginary. >> Take your right foot. >> Left foot. Put the right foot in front.
[12:30] >> Left foot on the line. Right foot in front, heel to toe touching. >> Yep. Heel to toe touching. >> Yep. Just like this. Left foot on the it. Arms down at your side while she explains the rest of the instructions.
[12:44] >> Do it live. >> Place place your place your arms down at the sides. Okay. Keep your arms down at the side. Maintain this position until I've completed the instructions. Do not
[12:57] start to walk until I until you're told to do so. Do you understand the >> Yep. He's got niche though. >> Start. Take nine to toe steps on the line. Turn and take nine heel to toe steps.
[13:11] steps. >> I will demonstrate for you. Okay. >> When you turn, keep the front lead foot on the line. >> Coming down by taking a series of small steps with the other foot.
[13:25] >> Tony. It's walking a line, brother. It is walking. It's walking. We don't is walking. It's walking. We don't Please. Good heavens. It's just walking. >> Sorry guys. >> Two. Three.
[13:39] >> Sorry. >> Start over. Start from the top. From the top. Run back. >> Series of small steps. >> One, two, three.
[13:51] three. >> Good lord. another demonstration. >> Now, do you want me to sprint? Uh, what
[14:03] what are we thinking? Like 40? >> Like a 40 yard? >> Yeah. From the top. From, please. Please. Yeah. Thank you. >> Place your left foot on the line. Real or imaginary.
[14:16] Place your right foot on the line ahead of the left foot with the heel of your right foot against the toe of the left foot. I'm demonstrating for you. This is my left foot. Yep. I'm taking my right foot, putting it in front of my left,
[14:29] heel to toe touching. Okay. >> Hard coffee confirmed. [laughter] >> You're going to take nine heel to toe
[14:41] >> You got it, Tony. >> Front foot, >> Maybe he's just stalling until he's not drunk anymore. That would be Galaxy brain. >> Yep.
[14:54] >> Nine steps. Exact. Oh, Oh, heel to toe, baby. Nuts to butts. There it is. That. Yep. 22.
[15:12] >> And then Oh, >> nine toe steps. >> nine toe steps. >> Heel to toe. Bang. Now, do you guys want autographs or what's up? Oh, right in the motor oil.
[15:25] Oh, and the spin in it. Oh, boy. Like a ballerina. Yep. Do it again from the top. Run it back. >> No. The next tech is going to be the one leg stand. >> Okay. Please stand with your feet.
[15:45] >> Yep. Demonstrating. >> Yeah. Really make sure to wipe those [ __ ] dogs on the concrete. Oh my goodness. until I tell you to do so. Do >> Okay. Would you like me to read the first part over again?
[16:00] think we've done the first part yet. >> Together, arms down at the side. >> Do not start the test until I tell you to do so. Do you understand?
[16:13] >> When I tell you to start, raise either leg >> with the foot approximately 6 in off the ground, keeping your foot parallel to the ground. Keep both legs straight and your arms down at the side.
[16:26] >> All right. He's crushing this one. >> Foot parallel to the ground. Okay. >> A boy. The Zen master has arrived. >> Count out loud in the following manner.
[16:39] >> 1,00 1,002 1,003 and so on until you are told to stop. Keep your arms at your sides at all times.
[16:51] >> And keep watching the raised foot. watching the raised foot. >> I'm going to demonstrate for you. Okay. >> Tell me which foot you >> that they don't do that anymore, right?
[17:03] Wasn't that that was taken off cuz like even sober people can't [ __ ] do that because you also can't sing it backwards cuz the the cheat code was you you sing the alphabet but backwards. So, Z Yx WV U T, but they there was a time where you
[17:19] couldn't do that either. So, like it it was basically unwinable. So, I don't think they do that anymore. I haven't seen that one in years. Like I haven't seen that one in years. Like numerous years.
[17:40] to raise my right. Okay. Approximately 6 in 1,00 1,002 1,003 1,004 >> Oh, now she's flexing. >> And so on until I tell you to stop. >> Okay.
[17:56] >> Okay. >> Got to tell you to begin.
[18:08] >> Okay. Which foot are you choosing, Razer? Trying to think about which one's stronger with all the actual relief. I'm done with all the back exercises, but uh feel like I should probably go with the
[18:21] >> All right, left. Left foot it is. Let's hit it. >> Okay. >> Oh, he's fake. He faking me out. All >> Nope. >> Maybe again.
[18:54] nine seconds. By the way, I do this consistently every day, but >> got to be stopping the test. I feel like Oh, sorry. [laughter]
[19:06] >> He was giving her a lesson. Listen, I think you should revise the protocol for this. Check this one out. >> You uh willing to submit to a PBT? >> What is that
[19:19] >> machine that you blow on? >> Yeah. And then a a BBL as well. BBL test >> thoughts, Tony. We're not doing that. >> I've heard from all the lawyers, don't >> We're not going to do that. >> Okay.
[19:33] >> did I pass this test? >> You turn around. No, I didn't. taking off. >> You're under arrest for >> operating on the influence. Okay. >> I'll read you a sheet and everything.
[19:47] >> Just >> very interesting. I'm I'm very I'm very surprised there cuz the thing they tell you not to do is the entire FST, if that's what he's referring to. But he did the entire FST and then the the
[20:01] breathalyzer, which if he's not drunk, could have exonerated him maybe. So, he did the ones that made him look the most drunk and then refused the one that could have proved he's not. Like, maybe he's just injured and nervous.
[20:18] decline the entire thing and then he could have just waited for his lawyer. him to jail, but then he could have talked to his lawyer. It's an interesting strategy. I haven't seen that before.
[20:36] >> Yep. >> Thank you.
[20:49] blood alcohol level. Oh, is that is that what it is? I haven't seen that before. >> It gives you a little more armor. >> Well, the back. I'm saying that was >> Okay. Would you like >> Would you want a second set of
[21:01] >> I don't know what that means. A >> little bit easier on your shoulder. >> I don't know what that means. >> Two cuffs. Okay. wider. >> Yeah, a little wider. A little easier on
[21:14] >> Yeah, a little wider. A little easier on your shoulder. Okay. >> We got some other stuff we got to get through first and then we'll We
[21:28] >> He's on a plane. >> Gotcha. And I understand who you are. >> Yeah. >> We're We're going to get >> Anyone able to serve? [laughter] >> Yeah.
[21:40] >> Tony, big fan. Big fan. This is >> I know it's a bit of a nuisance. me or anything like that? >> I think you're good. >> Okay. >> I just ask everybody that.
[21:53] >> Hey, >> Mr. Romo, do you mind if I read you something? If I open if I open the door, you're not going to try to get out, are >> I'd love to stretch, but >> Well, can't let you do what I'll do.
[22:08] >> All right. Can be used against you in court. If you take all the requested test, you may also choose to take the alternative test that this law charge. >> What's that?
[22:21] >> The alternative is uh we do some burial cart. You may also have ited by a expense. >> You however >> You however >> do we really
[22:37] >> Yeah. Unfortunately, >> that is a tight squeeze. He is a big >> All right. >> That is not a comfortable fit.
[22:52] All right. Won't be too much longer. Okay, What was the aftermath? I know he got charged with the OWI,
[23:06] charged with the OWI, but is it I imagine it's still ongoing. says, "I love him." That's the first thing that comes up
[23:20] That's the first thing that comes up looking at the Tony Romo owi. I'm not seeing any updates here. He sued and won $50 billion.
[23:34] That's a story. Was this recent, bro? It's like a week ago. Yeah. This body cam came out expeditiously.
[23:48] up now. I want that on my desk like pictures of Spider-Man. Oh, this is interesting. He was hit with a fourth citation on Monday for refusing to take a second breathalyzer test after the arrest. And
[24:03] flagged that as a potentially more serious thing. The refusal carries driving. And then here here's someone else saying And then here here's someone else saying uh body cam footage shows Romo initially
[24:19] test saying he heard from all lawyers don't ever do that. A criminal defense lawyer named Taylor Hart in Wisconsin who was not associated said that that is probably won't face any consequences for doing so. I also advise my clients to
[24:33] decline the preliminary breathalyzer test. Hart said, "Well, it seems another lawyer saying that it's a bad idea to refuse. events that he was at?" Cuz this was this was like an actual prestigious one.
[24:48] this was like an actual prestigious one. What was it again? I can't imagine they just let you drink throughout the tournament unless he was like pounding it in secret or I guess afterwards is possible
[25:02] or I guess afterwards is possible depending on the timing. doesn't usually His drunk driving didn't usually happen like after an event, though. At least not that I recall. Usually, it was
[25:18] just like he just got drunk and then decided he wanted to go for a drive, like the time he hit that fire hydrant and [ __ ] [snorts] CBS already pretty much fired him, announcing JJ Watt will be
[25:30] replacing him for the foreseeable future. Well, you're right. They future. Well, you're right. They announced that literally the next day. They must have They must have been like waiting for an excuse there. No, no
[25:45] network moves that fast. Especially not when it's not kaput. have a weird past or something? Not really. Tony Ro, he's got an interesting past, but not like in a like super controversial way. He he dated Jessica
[25:59] Simpson for a little while, but Tony Romo existed in this weird gray area Romo existed in this weird gray area where he was like a very solid QB spotlight on him. So every single mistake was constantly like a big deal
[26:14] cuz you're going to be aware of it. But like if you're talking about off the- field shenanigans, not really. He didn't have anything not really. He didn't have anything super crazy or super spicy.
[26:27] His big thing was just he kind of was a joke on the field because of how many interceptions he would throw. And being on the Cowboys, everyone sees it. on the Cowboys, everyone sees it. It's just such a dedicated fan base. I
[26:40] think the big thing though, and this is just me speculating, I think the big thing for why CBS would move so quick to can him is he is an extremely expensive analyst. What is his contract? I'm going to look
[26:54] just found this as an easy way to get out of it. He is unbelievably expensive. Let's see. Well, here's a new here's an article from 3 days ago titled CBS at
[27:06] breaking point after leave. Worst contract in media history. goodness. CBS Sports signed Tony Romo to a 10-year
[27:20] a 10-year 180 million contract in 2020. 180 million contract in 2020. Yeah, I think I I I think they probably just use this as a really convenient way to to get out of that. That's a
[27:33] to to get out of that. That's a unbelievable contract.
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