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Dane Romero

  • Class
    2009
  • Induction
    2014
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Romero ranks 15th in school history with 1,954 career rushing yards and is fifth in school history with 32 rushing touchdowns. He earned first team All-Southern Conference honors his senior season as he led the league in scoring. He ran for 23 touchdowns, which is second in school history behind Shawn Graves (24). Romero was named a first team All-American by The Sports Network as he posted 1,078 yards on 210 carries in twelve games. As a junior, Romero played in 10 games for the Terriers with 41 carries for 360 yards and five touchdowns. He started 10 games as a sophomore and was Wofford’s fourth-leading rusher with 335 yards on 51 carries. Romero initially came to Wofford as a quarterback, earning a backup role along with Ben Widmyer behind Josh Collier as a freshman. He was named SoCon Freshman of the Week following his efforts against Gardner-Webb on November 19 with nine carries for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Romero ended his freshman year with 181 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 18 carries. He graduated with a degree in finance.
 
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