Football world reacts to death of Big Ten's Sam Foltz, Mike Sadler

Nebraka punter Sam Foltz and former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler were killed in a single-car crash late Saturday night in Wisconsin.

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The punters were returning from Kohl's Kicking Camp in Wales, Wisconsin.

Foltz, 22, won 2015 Big Ten Punter of the Year and was named to the 2016 Ray Guy Award watch list.

Sadler, 24, spent four seasons as Michigan State's punter, finishing his career ranked among the Spartans' all-time leaders in punts (second with 268), punting yards (second with 11,307) and punting average (sixth at 42.2).

See the Twitter reaction to the punters' deaths below.

The time we spent with Sam was a blessing. Our team will honor his memory every day moving forward. #RIP27 pic.twitter.com/nbo3P624sE

— Mike Riley (@Coach_Riley) July 24, 2016

He gave us all so much in so little time. Our thoughts & prayers are with him & his family. #RIPMikeSadler pic.twitter.com/pVZbkARNi4

— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/TylerOConnor7/status/757284866685825024

Saddened to hear the news about Sam. Such a great person and role model too many. You'll be truly missed buddy.

— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex34) July 24, 2016

So sad to hear the news. Sam was a great person on and off the field. He will truly be missed. @samfoltz27 #RIP27

— Taylor Martinez (@TMAG1C) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/b_fowler13/status/757279768085602304

RIP Mike Sadler. Your legacy will live on in all who knew you. I will forever cherish the time I spent with you. pic.twitter.com/cV9h3vUtDM

— Michael Geiger (@4kicks_n_giggs) July 25, 2016

My heart goes out to the families of Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler. Our team's thoughts & prayers are with the @Huskers & @MSU_Football programs

— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) July 24, 2016

Rest easy big dawg! Gonna miss you! pic.twitter.com/A2Pqpik2M7

— De'Mornay Pierson-El (@DontPunt_15) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/Thekidstan/status/757268275835211776

The kicking/punting community is very tight-knit. The loss of Mike Sadler & Sam Foltz is devastating to so many ppl those young men mentored

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) July 24, 2016

Praying for the family of @Sadler_3 . Mike was a great punter and an even greater person. He will be missed.

— Alex Butterworth (@alexxxbutters) July 24, 2016

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RIP SAM Foltz #Huskers

— Tommie Frazier & Co (@TouchdownTommie) July 24, 2016

You were a brother, my hero, and my best friend, I will never forget our memories, rest in peace Sam, love you 27 pic.twitter.com/ofNhisE1I2

— Drew Brown (@Drewdbrown34) July 24, 2016

Mike Sadler was one of the most intelligent, thoughtful and witty athletes I've ever covered. RIP.

— Kyle Austin (@kylebaustin) July 24, 2016

Mike Sadler was a top-level player, student and person. The guy could do everything. Such a loss.

— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) July 24, 2016

We'll never let your work ethic go unnoticed Big Brother. Love you Bro, Rest Easy 27 pic.twitter.com/RPbsJBug0M

— Tyrin Fergus?n (@tferg__) July 24, 2016

Sam Foltz was a farm boy that grew up in Greeley and followed his dreams. He was a modern day Brook Berringer with how he carried himself.

— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) July 24, 2016

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIQOvjejSsM/

https://twitter.com/DHarris_45/status/757275093026373632

You will hear a lot of great stories a about Sam Foltz over the next couple of days. None will truly do him justice. He was a classly kid.

— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) July 24, 2016

Can't be real ..

— Darqueze Dennard (@Queze) July 24, 2016

Mike Sadler was a joy to cover. He had quick wit, great humor and was as good as he was entertaining to those around him. Hard news to grasp

— Mike Wilson (@ByMikeWilson) July 24, 2016

Sam Foltz, to anyone who knew him and covered him, was a special kind of person. The tributes from his teammates will speak to that.

— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) July 24, 2016

Horrifying news on Nebraska punter Sam Foltz. Peace to the Foltz and Nebraska families.

— Marc Morehouse (@marcmorehouse) July 24, 2016

Love you bro can't even believe this.. Rest easy #RIP27 pic.twitter.com/x1xbVs9ROd

— Terrell Newby (@TerrellNewby) July 24, 2016

RIP to of one of our own Sam Foltz. Heard nothing but great things and represented our fraternity and state better than any. Prayers #RIP27

— Jared Crick (@JrodVCrick) July 24, 2016

You will be truly missed brotha, Rest easy 27 pic.twitter.com/pvssPoy8wR

— cethan carter (@ccarter_11) July 24, 2016

One of the smartest and funniest guys I have ever been around… Man this is crazy right now

— L1pp (@Tony_Lippett14) July 24, 2016

Love you bro.. You were the coolest person I ever met. RIP prays for you and your family. #MSUlegend pic.twitter.com/u49SzPokwj

— Rj Shelton (@rj_sheltonjr) July 24, 2016

Very sad news. Very sorry to hear about such a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers with their families. #RIP ?? https://t.co/UdxnfOK42L

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) July 24, 2016

On the road and I see Nebraska punter Sam Foltz died Sat night in car accident. Was at camp in Waukesha. My God.

— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) July 24, 2016

Awful news about Mike Sadler. I don't know what else to say. Just heartbreaking.

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) July 24, 2016

Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler were the faces of Big Ten punters. Class Acts and even better people. Life absolutely sucks. This yr is 4 you guys

— Griffin Oakes (@Griffin_Oakes) July 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/Cwebs12/status/757342810462834688

RIP Mike Sadler.. This is crazy man so sad.. One of the funniest dudes I knew you will truly be missed by many

— Aaron Burbridge (@ABurb16) July 24, 2016

Heartbroken. You'll always live through us brother. #RIP27 #GBRForever pic.twitter.com/2xg9ABDkGg

— v2 (@TheRealVRVJ) July 24, 2016