Husker teammates took to social media to pay respects to Nebraska punter Sam Foltz, who was killed in a car accident on Saturday night while attending a kicking camp near Waukesha, Wis. Sam was the 2015 Eddelman-Fields Big Ten Punter of the Year. He earned his degree in agronomy from Nebraska in May of 2016. A five-time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll selection, Sam was named to the Brook Berringer and Tom Osborne Citizenship teams earlier this year.
Our hearts are heavy.
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) July 24, 2016
We'll miss you Sam.#RIP27 pic.twitter.com/Mz2dwhILQ9
#RIP27 pic.twitter.com/bBRJS3JNhn
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) July 24, 2016
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
Incomprehensible.
— Shawn Eichorst (@BigRedAD) July 24, 2016
This young man was loved by all and represented everything that was right with the world. #RIP27 pic.twitter.com/W3BA4yA6mS
@samfoltz27 I'm truly at a loss for words. One of the greatest men I've ever been blessed to play alongside. I love you bro
— Zach Hannon (@_HannonZach72) July 24, 2016
A great football player but even a better person and teammate #RIP27
— Bryan Reimers (@breimes11) July 24, 2016
You took me under your wing and were my first friend here. I love you Sam and will miss you. This season is for you. pic.twitter.com/XFWirOEQD2
— Jamie Sutcliffe (@JSutcliffe09) July 24, 2016
Words can't describe how much my heart hurts right now... Foltz you were loved by so many and your smile was infectious. I love you buddy.🙏🏾
— Ameer Abdullah (@Ameerguapo) July 24, 2016
Honestly at a loss for words, this definately hurts. Prayers please for the Foltz family https://t.co/9PMVaQaIAT
— Jason Ankrah (@JAnkrah) 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
Deeply saddened by the news. He was one of the best athletes I've ever been around but an even better person. We will miss you.
— Jordan Westerkamp (@JordanWesty1) July 24, 2016
I got love always for you bro.❤️ pic.twitter.com/wIyTTlCaNJ
— Nasty Nupe♦️ (@DaiShonNeal9) July 24, 2016
Love you brother. You were a prime example of what playing for Nebraska is all about. pic.twitter.com/j0pumPKS7Y
— Zeus (@DarlingtonZack) July 24, 2016
Saddened to hear the news about Sam. Such a great person and role model too many. You'll be truly missed buddy.
— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex2022) July 24, 2016
A photo posted by Kenny Bell (@afro_thunder80) on Jul 24, 2016 at 1:26pm PDT
Rest Up 27 https://t.co/GGHathxc3v
— Dicaprio Bootle (@_flightsdelayed) July 24, 2016
He was somebody you strived to be. When I was around him all he did was smile and laugh. You'll be missed brother. #RIP27
— Dee Grįm® 偉大 (@_7thWonder) July 24, 2016
160 characters isn't enough to explain just how special Sam Foltz was. I'll never forget you Sam. #RIP27 pic.twitter.com/HNHgeGbJ7u
— Ryan Gunderson (@TheGundy) July 24, 2016
Sam was a true 🌽 but much more. He embodied what is good&right in this world. We must all seek to live like Sam lived! #ShiningLight #RIP27
— Andy Vaughn - Juice (@Andy_Vaughn) July 24, 2016
This is the type of man we all strive to be. #RIP27 Love you brother https://t.co/KXjeNM2tlb
— B. Reilly (@brandonreilly87) July 24, 2016
I love you Sam. You were one of the greatest human beings I have ever met. You will never be forgotten. #friend4life https://t.co/dkyl7FdbQz
— mark philipp (@poly_swagg99) July 24, 2016
Proud to say that I got to be on the shield to protect Foltz, as he is now our team's guardian angel #RIP27 pic.twitter.com/7hvQ3VeZpE
— Mick Stoltenberg (@big_MICKet) July 24, 2016
A photo posted by Austin Rose (@austinrose23) on Jul 24, 2016 at 2:17pm PDT
Don't let his memory fade not tomorrow or the years after.Pray 4 his family 4 they feel the greatest pain 4the lost. pic.twitter.com/bM5hZDZfvE
— MoBarry 7️⃣ (@BarrySwavey) July 24, 2016
RIP Sam Foltz. They say only the good die young. You were one of the best. Love you brotha. Hope to see again one day
— tanner farmer (@TRFarmer73) July 24, 2016
R.I.P. Sam Foltz. Our prayers and blessings to the Foltz family. We lost a brother, son a Great young man. pic.twitter.com/L86uMeBiVl
— Brian Stewart (@stewdg1) July 24, 2016
After the news this morning I was in the car and "Don't blink" came on the radio. He was a special person.Miss you man. Fly high Foltzy RIP
— Zeus (@DarlingtonZack) July 24, 2016
This ain't real man.. One of the best teammates I ever had, one of the best ppl I ever met. This hurts
— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) July 24, 2016
A photo posted by Tommy Armstrong Jr. (@tommy_gun4) on Jul 24, 2016 at 12:18pm PDT
Lost a brother today. #RIP27 GOD just called up his favorite punter.🙏🏾
— 22 SAVAGE (@TrulyDevine_22) July 24, 2016
Love you 27
— Mick Stoltenberg (@big_MICKet) July 24, 2016
Lost a great leader and an even better person... #RIP27
— Austin Rack-O Rose (@Austin_23_Rose) July 24, 2016
Love you bro 🙏🏾 https://t.co/sZVHCm4Etk
— CJones(RestUpJDangg) (@Iam_cj8) July 24, 2016
You talk about great character.... A true leader... Nice dude! even when I first came here treated me with respect. 2️⃣7️⃣
— MoBarry 7️⃣ (@BarrySwavey) July 24, 2016
Love you Foltzy.
— Sam Cotton (@SamCotton84) July 24, 2016
You were the best punter I've ever met, but what's crazy is that you were an even better friend and person! You will be missed Foltzy! #SF27
— Bo Kitrell (@BOtalks) July 24, 2016
RIP Foltz. Love you man.
— Harrison Jordan (@Harrison_J38) 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 Ferguson (@tferg__) July 24, 2016
A man of character, leadership, and hard work. Truly missed. Won't be the same without you brother. #RIP27 https://t.co/lXoUdwBM6t
— Keyan Williams (@Primetime_IX) July 24, 2016
Blessed to have known and be around a man like Foltzy. You will always have a place in our hearts. Rest easy 27.... We love you
— ⚡️AV A 4⃣⚡️ (@AveryAnderson1) July 24, 2016
So thankful to have had the opportunity to learn from, and look up to one of the best guys I've ever met. #rip27
— Isaac Armstrong (@isaacarmstrong2) July 24, 2016
Love you Sam Bro, No doubt this season for you and your Family.
— STANLEY MORGAN JR (@Thekidstan) July 24, 2016
Heaven gained an Angel. Possibly the best man ive had the opportunity to play with. Rest in peace. Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/9KxVcByzqc
— Corey Whitaker (@coreywhitaker58) July 24, 2016
I will never feel the amount of pain as your loved ones around you Sam, but in my eyes you were family. #RIP27 pic.twitter.com/XyFPXajnO6
— Joshua Kalu (@BluesKalus) July 24, 2016
Stay strong! You'll never have a guardian angel as strong as Foltzy 🙏🏼 #RIP27
— Bane (@NathanGerry) July 24, 2016
Rest easy big dawg! Gonna miss you! pic.twitter.com/A2Pqpik2M7
— De'Mornay Pierson-El (@DontPunt_15) July 24, 2016
You will be truly missed brotha, Rest easy 27 pic.twitter.com/pvssPoy8wR
— cethan carter (@ccarter_11) July 24, 2016
Shocked & saddened. We lost a GREAT young man in Sam. To the Foltz family, I am praying for grace, peace & comfort that only He can give.
— Reggie Davis (@BigRedRBCoach) July 25, 2016
Foltz is and always will be Husker Football #gbr #SavageSZN
— Jamie Belt (@poly_swagg100) July 25, 2016
A true Husker Legend lost his life 19 years ago today, and left a hole in Husker Fans hearts. Today we remember Brooks Berringer!
— Sam Foltz (@samfoltz27) April 18, 2015
Today, we remember you my man. https://t.co/BzoORFbpGo
— Sam Cotton (@SamCotton84) July 25, 2016
I'm really going to miss you brother I love you man! Rest in Paradise pic.twitter.com/S8yOqyN2rk
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) July 24, 2016
"Hey Jmitch don't forget I used to smoke you on scout team, punters are people too" #RIP27
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) July 24, 2016
Broke down reading this. That was my guy,kept in touch constantly when I was injured & my journey back love u man https://t.co/fZPucgM4um
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) July 24, 2016
Nothin but love for you buddy & as you always say "I'm a big fan of you" ! pic.twitter.com/K4X6SBuQte
— B. Reilly (@brandonreilly87) July 25, 2016
Family🙏🏼 #SF27 pic.twitter.com/pvrUOYtgDH
— Wyatt Mazour (@WMazour20) July 25, 2016
God I thank you for the honor of playing with your angel 🙏🏾 #RIP27
— CJones(RestUpJDangg) (@Iam_cj8) July 25, 2016
#RIP27 Sam Foltz. Our teammate. Our brother. Our leader. pic.twitter.com/7tXU0RSF0N
— Jamie Sutcliffe (@JSutcliffe09) July 25, 2016
Front and Center right where he should be. Help the kids in LNK it is going to be extremely hard. #RIP27 pic.twitter.com/s8hPx0yQJf
— Joe Broekemeier (@Joebro9) July 24, 2016
You never know who's watching.. What impact do you wanna leave on the next generation to aspire too?! #DreamBig pic.twitter.com/dgpbk15HBw
— Sam Foltz (@samfoltz27) July 19, 2016