Joe Simpson, Tony Romo, and Jessica

It’s over for two reasons: the intense media scrutiny that comes from being in Simpson’s life and the problems he has with her overbearing father, Joe Simpson,  according to one of  Tony Romo’s best buddies from his Eastern Illinois college days.

Jessica Simpson’s crew says they are still a couple. Plus sources close to both Simpson and Romo say the NFL star likely will keep his promise to escort Jessica to sister Ashlee Simpson’s marriage this weekend to Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz. 

Yet, the Romo pal — part of the posse that hung with the pro-baller during his hard partying in Chicago last weekend (including his off-key singing at Wrigley Field during the seventh inning stretch) — quotes Romo as saying he and Simpson ”are definitely over.” The Cowboy apparently explained he had ”really had it” with being a constant target of the paparazzi and the celebrity press in general, and feels this particular romantic relationship was distracting him from his football career.

In addition, Romo’s friend said the he’s annoyed by the intrusive style of Joe Simpson, who’s been ”not only telling Jessica every move to make, but now has begun to offer unsolicited advice to Tony on his career, endorsement opportunities and things that have nothing to do with him dating Jessica.”  [Chicago-Sun Times]

Welcome home, Tony.  From now on, date smart, non-famous, hot girls with big jugs and a general understanding of the hurry-up offense.   Call us.