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Former Big Ten punters Mike Sadler, Sam Foltz killed in car crash

By Connor Muldowney

Oct 4, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) attempts a punt during the 1st quarter of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) attempts a punt during the 1st quarter of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler and former Nebraska punter Sam Foltz were killed in a car accident Saturday night.

Sad news struck the college football world on Sunday morning as we learned that former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler and former Nebraska punter Sam Foltz were killed in a car accident while driving home from a punters camp in Wisconsin.

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Both guys were fan favorites and will be dearly missed by friends, family, coaches and fans. It’s hard to describe punters as perfect role models for a football program, but that’s exactly what both Sadler and Foltz were.

You can tell just how much they meant to their respective programs by the outpouring of tweets and support from former teammates, coaches and even fans who had never met them. Their loss has been felt by just about everyone, and they’re going to be missed greatly.

Details emerged late this afternoon about the accident and what actually took place on Saturday night in Wisconsin.

Apparently, Sadler was driving the car on his way home from a kicking camp with Sam Foltz and a second passenger reported to be LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye when he lost control on the wet pavement, veered off the road and struck a tree. Both Foltz and Sadler were pronounced dead at the scene while Delayahousse was admitted to and released from an area hospital.

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This is sad news and a tough pill to swallow for both the Foltz and Sadler families. Thoughts and prayers go out to both sides. Hang in there, Cornhusker and Spartan Nation.

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