Roning, John

1959 University of Denver (DU) men's football player Steve Meuris (82) receives a helmet from coach John Roning. Behind them is a sign that reads: ''Have a nice, safe summer, but come back ready!''

Black and white print of University of Denver football coach John Roning pointing to a blackboard with football scheme drawings and standing next to a cardboard cutout of the Peanuts character Linus.

Black and white print of University of Denver football coach John Roning pointing to schematic drawings on a blackboard and looking at a cardboard cutout of "Peanuts" character Linus.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach John Roning (left) and ski coach Willy Schaeffler (right) point to an image on the wall.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football player and coach John Roning pose with a copy of the Rocky Mountain News, reading, ''DU is Victor in Weird Game.''

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players lift their legs as head coach John Roning inspects their cleats during practice in the University of Denver Stadium.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football head coach John Roning poses for a portrait.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football head coach John Roning poses for a photograph on the field.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football head coach John Roning poses for a photograph on the field.

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football coach checks out equipment to player Max Willsey. Equipment manager George Herman, and teammate John Mette look on during the proceedings.