As I settled into my new surroundings, I quickly learned that Boulder was abuzz with excitement over a local hero: Dr. Joe Romig, an All-America football player and future Rhodes Scholar.

The dynamic tandem join the company of quarterback/halfback Byron White, (No. 24), guard/linebacker Joe Romig (No. 67), quarterback/tailback Bobby Anderson (No. 11 ) and the late tailback Rashaan ...

∎ Joe Romig’s No. 67, worn by the guard/linebacker in 1959-61 before he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. ∎ Bobby Anderson’s No. 11, worn by quarterback/tailback in 1967 ...

They will join four other Colorado players who have their numbers retired — Rashaan Salaam’s No. 19, Byron White’s No. 24, Joe Romig’s No. 67 and Bobby Anderson’s No. 11. Hunter ...