Sam Foltz, one of the top punters in college football, and former Michigan State All-American punter Mike Sadler have been killed in the same car crash in Wisconsin, according to several media reports. Foltz was 22.
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Foltz was returning from a football camp when the accident occurred, and Sadler was in the car with him, according to the Lincoln Star Journal. There were no specifics, yet, on what caused the tragic crash.
Nebraska punter Sam Foltz, former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler killed in car crash - https://t.co/iYLvABS7qe pic.twitter.com/Hdhk2bzn8H
— NY Daily News Sports (@NYDNSports) July 24, 2016
The Nebraska native Foltz was entering his senior season and was three-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was the Big Ten conference's top punter last season and had been named to the Ray Guy award watch list earlier in the summer.
Sadler was also an exceptional young man, the only four-time academic all-American in Michigan State history. The 2013 All-American graduated in just three years and was headed to Stanford to study law.
News of the death of two remarkable young men shocked the college football world, and heartbreak quickly filled Twitter.
Unreal. Such a great leader and motivator. Always wanted us and the team to be great. #RIP27
— Peyton Newell (@p_newell) July 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/b_fowler13/status/757279768085602304
A man of character, leadership, and hard work. Truly missed. Won't be the same without you brother. #RIP27 https://t.co/lXoUdwBM6t
— Coach Key (@Primetime_IX) July 24, 2016
My heart skipped a beat when I read that former MSU punter Mike Sadler died (car accident). I still can hardly believe it. Such sad news.
— David Harns (@DavidHarns) July 24, 2016
Lost a great leader and an even better person... #RIP27
— Austin Rose (@Coach_Rose_23) July 24, 2016
Mike Sadler was one of the funniest, most brilliant and hard working guys I had the honor of knowing. He will be missed greatly by many.
— Johnny Hekker (@JHekker) July 24, 2016
May both of these young men rest in peace and hopefully their families will find it as well.
[h/t CollegeSpun]
