Bobby Rome is an ambassador through Russian football

Posted Sep 26, 2013
If Bobby Rome's football team wins the championship and gets invited to meet the president, he'll have an easy trip to the big event. After all, the Kremlin is just a short walk from the former Granby QB's apartment in Moscow. Surprised they play American football in Russia? You're with Rome, who didn't know it until less than a year ago. But look at him now. (Virginian-Pilot)

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