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Scott Bruhn, Nebraska Communications
Sam Foltz: 1994-2016
JULY 24
Tragedy strikes the Huskers as all-conference punter Sam Foltz* is killed along with former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler in a car crash in Wisconsin. | Discuss | University statements | Bio
Thoughts and commentary on the passing of Sam Foltz: Shatel* | Sipple* | Callahan | Sjuts | Hamar* | Tripp | Dienhart | Prayer vigil: 1,* 2* | Grand Island mourns | Videos | Twitter reactions: 1, 2, 3,* 4 | Photos: 1,* 2,* 3, 4, 5
Mike Riley addressed the media* after meeting with his grieving team* on Sunday night. Here's the audio.
JULY 25
ESPN's Joe Tessitore, one of the last to see Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler, speaks glowingly of the two “special” players. | Video
Former Wisconsin punter Drew Meyer recounts Saturday's tragic turn of events.* | Tenacity and humor | B1G coaches' condolences: 1, 2, 3*
It's like a death in the family* for Sam Foltz's hometown* of Greeley, Neb. | Dealing with the loss* | Last photos*
Tad Stryker says the tribute to Sam Foltz brought out the best in the player's teammates and Husker fans. | Lightbourn's lessons
Wisconsin kicker Rafael Gaglianone will wear No. 27 to honor Sam Foltz.
JULY 26
Kicker Drew Brown* lost his “hero” in Saturday night's accident. | Final inspiring message | Commentary: Shatel,* Lange-Jubick,* Sipple*
You can support the Foltz family by purchasing memorial wristbands. | Roadside tributes: 1,* 2 | Delahoussaye's message | Babcock commentary
Mike Sadler's tweets with Faux Pelini* gave Husker fans glimpses of the Michigan State punter's lighter side.
JULY 27
Special teams coordinator Bruce Read* is still coming to grips with the loss of Sam Foltz. | Final day*
Wisconsin's Rafael Gaglianone explains his decision to wear Sam Foltz's No. 27: "Sam taught me so much." | So many “what ifs” | Zatechka's thoughts
JULY 28
You can support the Foltz family by purchasing memorial wristbands.
JULY 29
Greeley, Neb., lines a highway with red N's in a tribute* to Sam Foltz.
Hundreds attended the visitation and wake Friday for Sam Foltz in Grand Island. Several video reports can be seen here. | Memories shared* | Memorial wristbands
JULY 30
Nearly 2,000 people gathered Saturday morning in Grand Island* for the funeral* of Sam Foltz.* | Video | Riley* & Read* | Athletic Dept. tribute | Commentary: Christopherson,* Shatel,* Miller | Tweets | Photos: 1, 2*
JULY 30
Country singer Chase Rice* paid tribute to Sam Foltz during a concert Saturday night in Kearney.
AUG. 01
The memory of Sam Foltz can help unify* the Huskers this season, Sam McKewon writes.
AUG. 03
Brandon Reilly's father, a friend of Sam Foltz's dad, expects the team to be inspired* to “make this season special.”
The Huskers will wear a helmet decal in honor of Sam Foltz. | Remembering Sam: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*
AUG. 07
Illinois' punter is honoring Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler in his own way.
AUG. 08
Wisconsin's Rafael Gaglianone is giving up a jersey number that's special to him in order to honor Sam Foltz.
AUG. 14
Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler will be honored by all of the Big Ten's punters this season with tributes etched on their shoes.

 

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