According to published reports, Sam Foltz, a senior punter for the Nebraska football team, and Mike Sadler, a former Michigan State punter, were killed in a car crash overnight in Wisconsin.
Foltz is the reigning Big Ten Punter of the Year, and Sadler, a four-time Academic All-American while in East Lansing, was set to begin law school at Stanford this fall.
The two were there for a weekend punter's camp. The car, which Sadler was driving, lost control on wet pavement and struck a tree. The two were pronounced dead at the scene.
Our condolences to the families of Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler as well as to the Nebraska and Michigan State communities.
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) July 24, 2016
Mike Riley, in written statement on passing of Sam Foltz: "We lost one of the best young men who I have ever had the honor to coach.."
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) July 24, 2016
He gave us all so much in so little time. Our thoughts & prayers are with him & his family. #RIPMikeSadler pic.twitter.com/pVZbkARNi4
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) July 24, 2016
Nebraska has announced that they will no longer be attending Big Ten Media Days in Chicago tomorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Nebraska and Michigan State football families.
