Sam Foltz should have been Nebraska’s punter on Saturday. Sadly, the senior to be was killed in a car accident this summer along with former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler while the pair, plus LSU punter Colby Delahoussaye traveled home from instructing younger players at a kicking camp.
Nebraska has done several things to honor Foltz’s memory this summer, including skipping Big Ten media days as it recovered from the tragedy and, on Saturday, allowing the late punter’s nephews to lead the team onto the field against Fresno State.
But how the Huskers lined up for their first punt of the season proved to be the most fitting memorial possible.ICYMI: @HuskerFBNation‘s tribute to Sam Foltz was perfect. #SF27 https://t.co/hIffAYAo7b
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 4, 2016
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Fresno State head coach Tim DeRuyter discussed his plan to decline Nebraska’s ceremonial penalty.
Fresno St. HC Tim DeRuyter on the first punt, and why there was no was he'd accept the delay of game penalty. #SF27 pic.twitter.com/VaUIgT1bGK
— Robin Washut (@RobinWashut) September 4, 2016
Nebraska went on to win the game, 43-10.
