The Big Ten has fully embraced honoring the memory of Sam Foltz, and Purdue became the latest to do as much.
Like Illinois before them, the Purdue captains presented their counterparts at Nebraska with a No. 27 jersey at midfield as the two teams met for the ceremonial coin toss prior to the Big Ten contest. The coin used, incidentally, featured Foltz on one side and Mike Sadler on the other.Thanks @BoilerFootball.
Means a lot to be reminded how many lives Sam touched.#SaturdaysAreForSam #ForeverTwoSeven pic.twitter.com/dZavEFIndT
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) October 22, 2016
Foltz, who would’ve been Nebraska’s punter this season, and Sadler, a former Michigan State punter, were killed in a July car accident on their way home from a kick camp in Wisconsin. LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye was injured in the wreck, but is kicking this season for the Tigers and honoring both by wearing special cleats.