Pats’ Romeo Washington enjoys All-Star experiences

MADISON – Romeo Washington has enjoyed the experiences of a lifetime since completing his high school years of football, but he hasn’t strayed away far from his passion for the sport he hopes will lead him to the college level.

Already competing in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Orlando, Fla. just weeks ago, Washington was involved in his second post-season extravaganza by playing in what was billed as the Tennessee- Alabama High School Bowl Game. The contest with some of the best high school seniors in America, was played at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. as the 6-foot, 210-pound Washington played both inside and outside linebacker in his limited playing time of almost one quarter, but didn’t waste him opportunity to show his talents for all the world to see.

Washington had a tackle for a loss, one pass defection and great tackle downfield at inside linebacker, while being placed at outside linebacker he contributed again for his team comprised of talent from both Alabama and Georgia with a quarterback sack. His team faced a squad from Florida where the home Florida team won the game 31-21.

“I believe I played well and was at times very dominate on the opposition,” said Washington, upon arriving back in Madison and speaking of his grand experience. “There was some good competition we went up against during the game as we just didn’t come out with a win, but that’s OK, as I was very proud to see my dad saw me play well. He put a lot of work into making me a good athlete. Both he and I, along with my stepmother and brother, attended the game as we drove 12 hours each way for the two-day experience.”

The contest between the two All-Star teams was actually neck-nneck for most of the action before the quarterback for Washington’s team threw an interception late in the game, plus had a pick-six earlier in the battle. Those two plays were the difference in the hotly contested game, which was more of an experience than a football game and Washington feels he learned enormous amount about his football talents while in the Daytona Beach area.

“I learned I have to learn plays faster and do better at checking off plays,” said Washington, who felt the experience was a good one for him. “The team coaches taught me the responsibilities surrounding the game. This learning experience will help me in college.”