Husker punter Sam Foltz killed in a car accident
Nebraska senior punter Sam Foltz was killed on Saturday in car accident in Wisconsin, the University of Nebraska has confirmed.
Foltz was taking part in a national college punter and kickers camp over the weekend. Both Foltz and former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler were killed in the accident.
"Last night, we lost one of the best young men who I have ever had the honor to coach and who has ever worn the Nebraska uniform," Nebraska head coach Mike Riley said in a statement. "Sam was universally loved and respected by everyone he touched and on whom he had a positive influence each and every day.
"His tragic loss is immeasurable to his family, his friends, his classmates, his teammates and his coaches and our thoughts and prayers are with all of them. The young men in our football program are hurting but I know that their strength of character and resolve will bring us together and we will honor Sam every day moving forward.”
In 2015 Foltz was named the Big Ten punter of the year and considered one of the top NFL punter prospects in the country.
The Greeley native was a former walk-on that was put on scholarship after his second season at NU. Foltz was a standout four-sport athlete at Grand Island where he played football, basketball, baseball and ran track.
Foltz earned his degree at NU this past May.
"Our prayers of love and support go out to Sam’s family during this difficult time and we will do all that we can to help comfort them in this time of sadness," Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst said in a statement. "Sam was truly a tremendous young man, who represented everything that a Nebraska student, athlete, teammate and friend should strive to be. While his loss is devastating, his impact will be felt forever. Along with Coach Riley, our focus is on providing Sam’s family, teammates and friends with the critical support and love that they need at this time."
Several different current Husker players remember Foltz on Twitter as the news broke on Sunday.
