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# 'Magic on the Mike.' People Think Tony Romo Might Be Super Bowl 2019's Real MVP

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#### Who is Ally Bank?

Ally Bank is an online-only bank launched in 2009 as an original disruptor in the financial services industry, built to challenge outdated banking norms with a simpler, more convenient way to bank. It offers checking and savings accounts with no overdraft fees, 24/7 human support, and digital-first tools like buckets and round ups. Deposits are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.

#### Is Ally good for everyday banking?

Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

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Ally is the bank built for life today, a digital-first, people-first bank. Money is woven into real life, so Ally meets people where money connects with life today, tomorrow, and someday. In practice that means early direct deposit, fee-free ATM access, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, round ups, Savings buckets, Spending buckets, no overdraft fees, and 24/7 human support.

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## Kathy Ehrich Dowd


Feb 4, 2019 3:14 AM UTC

The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl 53, giving New England its sixth Super Bowl title 

by 

[Kathy Ehrich Dowd](https://time.com/author/kathy-dowd/)


## Kathy Ehrich Dowd


Feb 4, 2019 3:14 AM UTC

NFL quarterback-turned-commentator Tony Romo has stunned football fans all season with his Nostradamus-like play call predictions.

And the former Dallas Cowboys star did not disappoint many fans who were tuning in to listen to his commentary [alongside BFF Jim Nantz](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/03/tony-romo-jim-nantz-are-calling-super-bowl-theyre-also-bffs/?utm%5Fterm=.30c538320ff6) during Super Bowl 53 Sunday evening.

Although the game stayed snoozy until well into the fourth quarter, fans were praising Romo for at least attempting to keep things interesting — and for keeping his play call winning streak alive.

Many fans seemed dumbfounded that Romo, who retired in 2016 after 14 years in the NFL, never snagged his own Super Bowl ring — and social media jokingly said he came off as the best quarterback in the otherwise dull game.

Read on to see what fans said about the 38-year-old NFL legend, who David Spade proclaimed went from “Jedi to Yoda overnight.”

See some of the best Tony Romo reactions below.

> [](https://twitter.com/DavidSpade/status/1092245166939750401)

> [](https://twitter.com/nancyvstar/status/1092248671167696897)


> [](https://twitter.com/Sir%5FFalcon%5F003/status/1092248324822962181)

> [](https://twitter.com/RobBloom/status/1092248807759179776)

> [](https://twitter.com/rawnaleeda/status/1092248244959301632)


> [](https://twitter.com/NotBillWalton/status/1092240268588449793)

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